- Audio CD (30 July 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Original recording remastered, Extra tracks
- Label: Universal
- ASIN: B000T5MZ90
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 145,904 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Why it would seem futile to review a CD which is unlikely to ever be available again, it would be monumentally sad for this album not to be recognised for it's merits.
Like much of early CUD this album has long since been deleted and my copy has long since worn out. When orginally released the Vinyl A-side contained a narrative in the Childrens Film Foundation voice-over(as copied on St. Ettiene's recent "Finistere") which neatly linked each 3 minute blast of CUD's trademark frenetic wit.
Carl's popping Elvis-style vocals rise above the twanging guitar and bass and the relentless cowbell. "Only a Prawn", "When in Rome" and "Bibi" probably being the most typical tracks, "Alison Springs" probably the highpoint, although like all good albums it is impossible to pick out a favourite.
Frantic, witty, hugely influential and they would have got away with it too if it hadn't been for those meddling kids.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm writing with a heavy bias as I love this album. This re-release is much welcomed by spacecudettes all over. There isn't a track wasted on this CD!The whole idea was to write a rock opera which was interlinked by little vocal samples, it works really well . This is just the A-side of the album (as was.)
Outstanding tunes abound , such as the remarkable " Only (a prawn in Whitby)".This was written after meeting Morissey by chance in a Chinese take away in said town.There's "Push and Shove" which was always a treat live and the bouncy and beautiful "Bibi Couldn't See" about myopia and scooters.
The second half is pretty wonderful too.Kicking off with "I've Had It With Blondes" which was always used to finish live shows whilst 'caveman susan' did his strut.
The great "Vocally Speaking" which lyrically is one of the classic charming Cud songs. Also the toe tapping "Wobbly Jelly" .
This album is a must have for lovers of intelligently written Agit pop with an Indie twist.May they never grow old and reform soon!
Goodbless their little cow udder t-shirts.
Outstanding tunes abound , such as the remarkable " Only (a prawn in Whitby)".This was written after meeting Morissey by chance in a Chinese take away in said town.There's "Push and Shove" which was always a treat live and the bouncy and beautiful "Bibi Couldn't See" about myopia and scooters.
The second half is pretty wonderful too.Kicking off with "I've Had It With Blondes" which was always used to finish live shows whilst 'caveman susan' did his strut.
The great "Vocally Speaking" which lyrically is one of the classic charming Cud songs. Also the toe tapping "Wobbly Jelly" .
This album is a must have for lovers of intelligently written Agit pop with an Indie twist.May they never grow old and reform soon!
Goodbless their little cow udder t-shirts.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Don't worry Boz - Cud are still alive and kicking and playing live again (I saw them play to a packed house last year) - who knows perhaps they'll hit the States some time soon?
A long overdue rerelease for this legendary lp. Part of the charm was it's rough and ready production values (it has never been mastered before, let alone remastered!) I only hope the remaster hasn't spoilt it.
Highlights for me are I've Had it With Blondes, Push and Shove and Bibi Couldn't See - all firm staples of the indie discos I frequented in the early 1990's.
The success of their best of lp last year and their appearances at various festivals this year should help put Cud in front of a new audience. If not then the sales alone to those looking to replace worn out vinyl, tape and pirated copies should be enough to convince some far sighted record exec that Cud should make a glorious return and show all these young pretenders what a real indie band can do.
Keep your eyes open for rereleases of their other lps, especially Leggy Mambo in September - the one that came closest to giving a When in Rome a run for its money.
Go buy - no need to pay silly money on ebay any more!!
A long overdue rerelease for this legendary lp. Part of the charm was it's rough and ready production values (it has never been mastered before, let alone remastered!) I only hope the remaster hasn't spoilt it.
Highlights for me are I've Had it With Blondes, Push and Shove and Bibi Couldn't See - all firm staples of the indie discos I frequented in the early 1990's.
The success of their best of lp last year and their appearances at various festivals this year should help put Cud in front of a new audience. If not then the sales alone to those looking to replace worn out vinyl, tape and pirated copies should be enough to convince some far sighted record exec that Cud should make a glorious return and show all these young pretenders what a real indie band can do.
Keep your eyes open for rereleases of their other lps, especially Leggy Mambo in September - the one that came closest to giving a When in Rome a run for its money.
Go buy - no need to pay silly money on ebay any more!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Cud was a band I'd never heard of. I took a chance on this because the album and song titles sounded interesting and as it was only £2 in the shop. Read more
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I'm writing with a heavy bias as I love this album. This re-release is much welcomed by spacecudettes all over. There isn't a track wasted on this CD! Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2007 by C. R. Curtis
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Published on 26 July 2007 by boz
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