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| 1. Talk Talk | |||
| 2. Trouble | |||
| 3. Cherry Cherry | |||
| 4. Taxman | |||
| 5. Some Other Drum | |||
| 6. Masculine Intuition | |||
| 7. The People In Me | |||
| 8. CC Rider | |||
| 9. Wrong | |||
| 10. 96 Tears | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The People In Me | |||
| 2. Trouble | |||
| 3. Masculine Intuition | |||
| 4. The Eagle Never Hunts The Fly | |||
| 5. Sufferin' Succotash | |||
| 6. Worry | |||
| 7. No Girl Gonna Cry | |||
| 8. Smoke & Water | |||
| 9. I've Loved You | |||
| 10. Discrepancy | |||
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• Over twenty years ago Big Beat reissued garage rock legends the Music Machine’s classic 1966 debut Turn On on vinyl. And now they present that same groundbreaking album in a gloriously expanded 2-CD format as The Ultimate Turn On.
• Famed for the two-minute heart-stopping avant-rock hit ‘Talk Talk’, the Music Machine are revered amongst aficionados of 1960s rock’n’roll. An intelligent, hard-edged group with a sound and image to match, fuelled by the quirky songwriting genius of Sean Bonniwell, The Ultimate Turn On collects together the complete recordings of the original, definitive line-up of the band.
• Disc 1 of the set includes the differing mono and stereo versions of Turn On, along with the four non-LP singles issued on the band’s first label Original Sound. Disc 2 consists wholly of superlative unissued material, including rehearsals, demos and alternate versions of tracks, all originally intended for the second album that the band would have released on Original Sound, had they not broken up in the spring of 1967. As an even more enticing bonus, Disc 2 ends with footage of the band’s riveting performance on a local Los Angeles TV show.
• To top it all off the booklet features tons of photos and memorabilia plus an in-depth career retrospective based on fresh interviews with all the members of the band plus producer Brian Ross, making The Ultimate Turn On a consummate and unmissable package.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Positively Recommended,
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This review is from: The Ultimate Turn on (Audio CD)
The Music Machine (c1966-67) are best-remembered for the sub-two minute garage punk explosion of their first single, "Talk Talk," a true classic. But Music Machine were no one trick ponies, as you will soon find listening to these recordings. Indeed, to call Music Machine a garage band at all is perhaps to do them an immense disservice... Structurally and lyrically, the songs are complex, and not a million miles away from Love, with odd changes of tempo, and complex chord structures for the era. (In fact the vocalist Sean Bonniwell doesn't sound entirely unlike Arthur Lee either). The musicianship is also way above average, and characterised by an intricate interplay of guitar and vox organ. This album collects all the Music Machine recordings for Original Sound (their first label), comprising their first album (Turn On) in mono and stereo form, plus non-album singles and demos and further recordings made for an abortive second album for Original Sound. (Many of these latter recordings show up on the album Beyond the Garage.) There are some interesting covers - a punchy version of the Beatles' Taxman, a cut of 96 Tears which gives the original a run for its money, and a moody slow rendition of Hey Joe. But the band's own compositions are way stronger. Besides the aforementioned Talk Talk, I'd particularly flag up the sinuous organ-led Come on In, and the more rocky numbers Absolutely Positively, The People in Me, The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly, The Trap, Bottom of the Soul.... I could go on... Fans of Love, The Doors, Clear Light, etc. will find much to enjoy here. Finally, a note on the packaging. Top marks to Big Beat. The CDs are accompanied by a lovely booklet, telling the Music Machine story in great detail. If I could give this release 6 stars, I would!
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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Utimate Music Machine,
By Kevin D. Rathert - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Ultimate Turn on (Audio CD)
Forty years after Sean Bonniewell and his band the Music Machine hit the AM radio airwaves with their smash hit, the two minute blast of roaring guitar and organ rage known simply as "Talk Talk" UK reissue specialty label, Big Beat, under the divine guidance of psychedelic rock guru Alec Palo, present Bonniwell and company in ultimate fashion. The original lp is lovingly stretched to a two disc collection. Disc one contains the original album in both mono and stereo versions, as well as non-lp singles. The second disc is filled with previously unissued tracks, a total of 22, ranging from rehearsal and demo recordings, as well as alternate versions, original mixes, and to top the package off two video clips. The highlights are far too numerous to mention, but along with the hit single, killer album tracks such as "Masculine Intuition" and "The People In Me" show the band at its punk rock best. The band also shines on covers such as the Beatles "Taxman" and ? and the Mysterions "96 Tears." The 48 audio and 2 video tracks add up to a real "ultimate" presentation of a band that was years ahead of its time. The hefty booklet, with liner notes by Palao and full of previously unreleased photos also paints an accurate portrait of the band's instant rise to fame equally rapid fall from grace. Unable to follow up their smash single the band imploded with Sean Bonniwell carrying on as Bonniwell's Music Machine, but never again approaching the fame and fortune of their signature song. Listening to "The Ultimte Turn On" it is apparent that the band's unique sound was worthy of a much better fate. However, in the heady days of the mid 1960s bands were only as popular as their latest hit, and the Music Machine all too quickly became just another "one hit wonder" band. This despite killer tracks such as a rocking cover of "Hey Joe." Such was the fickle music industry of the mid to late 1960s. Filled with fuzz guitars, swirling organs, and full of punk attitude, the Music Machine deserved a much better fate. But it was not to be. However, treat yourself to this wonderful collection and travel back into time via Sean Bonniewell and the magical Music Machine.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Macobb garage punk.,
By William Purcell "cape fear fx" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Ultimate Turn on (Audio CD)
Music Machine is one of rocks best kept secrets. The Ramones borrowed their look, Michael Jackson and OJ stole the one glove idea and no one sounds like them. A must for garage punk collectors. Check it out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
REST IN PEACE! SEAN,
By Don Wilson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Ultimate Turn on (Audio CD)
It has always puzzled me why the Music Machine were never bigger than they were. They were much more talented than so many of the 60's bands.Rest in Peace Sean and rest assured that I have my original copy of your album and have listened to it for over forty years and will continue to listen in remembrance of your great talent.
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