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Best known for their alumni (Rod Stewart, the Stones' Ron Wood, the Who's Kenny Jones), the Faces' brief early 1970s run was as musically rewarding as it was boozy and sideshow spectacular. A revamped, bluesier edition of '60s English pop notables the Small Faces, the Faces established a rollicking musical identity that threatened to overshadow the Stones at their own game. Though the group dissolved under the pressures of Stewart's burgeoning solo career and Wood's recruitment into comfortable career Stonedom, the Faces were about much more than just individual talents. The folksy vulnerability of the late bassist, songwriter, and vocalist Ronnie Lane (well-represented here by "Debris" and "Ooh La La") kept the lads close to roots both geographical and class, while keyboardist Ian McLagen alternated between barrelhouse-boogie and Hammond B-3 soulfulness and Jones loosely locked into irresistible grooves. They could pillage Motown ("Three Button Hand Me Down") and Chuck Berry ("Cindy Incidentally") for riffs, and turn from countrified blues ("Sweet Lady Mary") to the breakneck boogie of "Too Bad" in a heartbeat. They may have been cheated of hits, but the Faces' music remains warm, heartfelt, and enthusiastic--a legacy that's aged much better than the cheap hootch they once drowned themselves in. --Jerry McCulley
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a superb album for those who have only heard "Stay With Me". It has complimentary rockers like "Bad 'n' Ruin" and especially "Too Bad", but also the softer Ronnie Lane songs like "Debris".
It's got that Stonesy, tight-but-loose, early 70's feel to it, but with a good time vibe instead of the undercurrent of menace that the Stones albums of the same era had.
Well worth buying to remind you that Rod was once great (see also "Every Picture Tells A Story") and that Ronnie Lane's stuff is well worth seeking out.
It's got that Stonesy, tight-but-loose, early 70's feel to it, but with a good time vibe instead of the undercurrent of menace that the Stones albums of the same era had.
Well worth buying to remind you that Rod was once great (see also "Every Picture Tells A Story") and that Ronnie Lane's stuff is well worth seeking out.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Best of the Faces as a title speaks volumes Rod and Woody were always in the limelight but Ian Maclagan is a fantastic keyboard player up there with Jools now when Jools was just a nipper , Kenny Jones and Ronnie Lane probably one of the best rhythmn sections going together they had edsge and this compilation reflects that . Really don't know what caused the rift some say Britt Eckland who knows but Rod sold out and has slowly sunk to what he is now a shallow imitation of Sinatra , Tony Bennett , Dean Martin peddling second rate versions of the Great American Songbook .
I was quite excited to hear that Woody was trying to organise a reunion tour but when Rod said no I guess they decided bad idea plus of course the great Ronnie Lane is sadly no longer with us . If they change their mind and Rod still says no then look no further than Paul Rodgers who can get further street cred back after the disaasterous Queen escapade despite his recent return to form gigs.
Buy this album it covers a band who were an icon in their era which grew from the Small Faces , an icon of the 60s , and before Rod became a sad shadow of former glories in the noughties.
I was quite excited to hear that Woody was trying to organise a reunion tour but when Rod said no I guess they decided bad idea plus of course the great Ronnie Lane is sadly no longer with us . If they change their mind and Rod still says no then look no further than Paul Rodgers who can get further street cred back after the disaasterous Queen escapade despite his recent return to form gigs.
Buy this album it covers a band who were an icon in their era which grew from the Small Faces , an icon of the 60s , and before Rod became a sad shadow of former glories in the noughties.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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a great album all the hits with rod that dont turn up elsewhere, i recommend it highly
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another 30-odd year old album to the loft
Got this in the late 70's as a double lp which was a very comprehensive view of what made the Faces so special. Been looking at this for ages,then, bingo !, £3 in Sainsbury's. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Baldman
The Best Of Faces: Good Boys ... When They're Asleep ... [Original...
The Faces were a rock band formed in 1969 and were Rod Stewart (lead vocals), Ronnnie Wood (guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass), Kenney Jones (drums), and Ian McLagan (keyboards). Read more
Published 18 days ago by P.J. Turner.
Good Boys
Love this album, have been a Faces fan since I was about 12/13 and still get that 'blast from the past' thrill when I hear these songs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Stuckint'SeventiesSue
chris301
Brilliant content on this Cd. Item was delivered well with the timeframe window and in excellent condition. I would reccommend this product.
Published 7 months ago by chris301
Best Of
Didn't like the Faces when they were first on the scene but I do like this album - the music is still fresh and carries with it a hint of the cheeky-chappies themselves humour. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2010 by Mr. K. C. Brook
Good Boys...When They're Asleep: The Best Of The Faces [Original...
An excellent album well worth the money, all recording are original but very clear due to being digitally remastered, I put the CD on turned it up loud plugged in my Gretsch White... Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2009 by G. Hill
Another missed opportunity
Why oh why didn't the folk at Warners/Rhino listen to the criticism the first time this compilation saw the light of day? Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by S. W. Ladd
Good intro.....
This is an excellent CD for anybody just discovering the Faces. Great music, with Rod Stewart's distinctive, soulful voice on top. Good songs from an amazing line-up of musicians
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by S. Goldsmith
Ooh La La
A mate emailed me a copy of of Ooh La La about a year before we headed down to play cricket at the Alice Springs Masters Games, with the message "How good would this be for a team... Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2008 by Unibull
Less one star for omitting "I Wish It Would Rain"
Not actually listened to this album, but as a Faces fan I bought all the albums and know 80% of the tracks listed here. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2001 by nuffznuff
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