- Audio CD (6 April 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Sony Music CMG
- ASIN: B001U3ZYUC
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 95,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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The self-titled debut album of The Rockingbirds was initially released back in 1992 to critical raves. Much-loved equally by alternative music fans, country aficionados and singer-songwriter buffs, the North London-based outfit stamped their maverick country-rock brand on the young Camden Town scene. Defiantly bucking UK trends of the early ‘90s, The Rockingbirds anticipated the alt-country revolution, and sit comfortably alongside like-minded contemporaries like The Jayhawks and Uncle Tupelo. This is a re-issue of the debut album The Rockingbirds together with a second disc of rare tracks, many of which are available on CD for the first time and all of which have been re-mastered. The album will be packaged in standard jewel-case format together with a 12-page booklet featuring new photos and sleeve-notes.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
At last the Rockingbirds first album has been released and with it a second disc packed full of extra tracks including their first ever single and a couple of early live tracks from Austin, Texas in 1992.
Its often said that bands were ahead of their time and I cant think of a better example of that, than the Rockingbirds. When they were performing around Camden in the early 90's, the term Americana had not been born or was not widely known, and if they had come along a few years later, they may well have had the success they deserved?
Alan Tylers songs have always been severely under rated, who penned all songs on the original release except for "In Tall Buildings" which was written by John Harford. Some years ago, I talked to Alan after one of his gigs in London and asked him why he had not sung "In Tall Buildings" as I thought it was brilliant. He just smiled and said he should consider it next time, rather than tell me I was a numpty as he had not written it. Thanks for being a gent Alan. If there is any justice in the world Alan Tyler will hopefully be known for writing great "country" or "Americana" songs, because some of these rock. Wrong time, wrong place perhaps?
Alan's solo albums are worth checking out, but not before you indulge and listen to one of the best Americana bands around and perhaps at another time would have made more of an impact. the Rockingbirds have been touring the UK this spring, and no doubt will be attracting lots of new fans along the way. This is a great place to start. Good luck the Rockingbirds with a new start.
Its often said that bands were ahead of their time and I cant think of a better example of that, than the Rockingbirds. When they were performing around Camden in the early 90's, the term Americana had not been born or was not widely known, and if they had come along a few years later, they may well have had the success they deserved?
Alan Tylers songs have always been severely under rated, who penned all songs on the original release except for "In Tall Buildings" which was written by John Harford. Some years ago, I talked to Alan after one of his gigs in London and asked him why he had not sung "In Tall Buildings" as I thought it was brilliant. He just smiled and said he should consider it next time, rather than tell me I was a numpty as he had not written it. Thanks for being a gent Alan. If there is any justice in the world Alan Tyler will hopefully be known for writing great "country" or "Americana" songs, because some of these rock. Wrong time, wrong place perhaps?
Alan's solo albums are worth checking out, but not before you indulge and listen to one of the best Americana bands around and perhaps at another time would have made more of an impact. the Rockingbirds have been touring the UK this spring, and no doubt will be attracting lots of new fans along the way. This is a great place to start. Good luck the Rockingbirds with a new start.
Format:Audio CD
Bought the original CD many years ago, but this is a must for anyone who likes that. Extra tracks and remastering of the original album. Great.
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