12-31-2014, 10:09 PM
So I finally had a chance to get my hands on the reissue. I loved the book - as many have mentioned here there is a lot of interesting stuff in it. I was surprised to find out that Johnny Fay had the original musical idea for Pigeon Camera; I didn't know he wrote any of the music, and I'm curious to know what else he has contributed writing wise.
I haven't had a chance to listen to the live CD, but I was disappointed by the reissue. I must note that I haven't compared the reissue to the original yet, but I didn't notice anything really different on the reissue. To me it sounded the same as before, and nothing new jumped out at me. I can certainly tell the difference between the original and the Yer Favourites tracks, but not between the new version and the old. I suppose I'll have to do some more critical listening, but my first impression regarding it is that it's nothing special, from a musical standpoint.
Overall, I'm excited by the book and all the info in it, and for the "new" tracks. I've had this version of So Hard Done By for years (via the Scared single), and always loved it, and I'm glad they put out Radio Show; here's hoping they dive into the vault and release more b-sides.
I'd also love to see a full on book regarding their history, kind of what they have done for FC, but spanning their entire career. That would be awesome.
All in all, the deluxe version of the reissue is pretty cool, and I'm looking forward to the tour this winter; it will be great to hear some of the deep cuts from this album live, and I haven't seen them in a couple of years now, so I need a live Hip fix!
I haven't had a chance to listen to the live CD, but I was disappointed by the reissue. I must note that I haven't compared the reissue to the original yet, but I didn't notice anything really different on the reissue. To me it sounded the same as before, and nothing new jumped out at me. I can certainly tell the difference between the original and the Yer Favourites tracks, but not between the new version and the old. I suppose I'll have to do some more critical listening, but my first impression regarding it is that it's nothing special, from a musical standpoint.
Overall, I'm excited by the book and all the info in it, and for the "new" tracks. I've had this version of So Hard Done By for years (via the Scared single), and always loved it, and I'm glad they put out Radio Show; here's hoping they dive into the vault and release more b-sides.
I'd also love to see a full on book regarding their history, kind of what they have done for FC, but spanning their entire career. That would be awesome.
All in all, the deluxe version of the reissue is pretty cool, and I'm looking forward to the tour this winter; it will be great to hear some of the deep cuts from this album live, and I haven't seen them in a couple of years now, so I need a live Hip fix!