Be Bop Deluxe – The Best Of And The Rest Of Be Bop Deluxe
Hmm, a 70s English rock band with prog and glam leanings, and science fiction in the lyrics? Sign me up!
This 2LP set is a great listen, pure classic in the best definition of the term. There is so much gold in the lyrics and in the music, a combination that makes this one a set I play often enough in the rotation. Everyone should know this band, they’re awesome!
Track Listing:
Side 1: Axe Victim / Maid In Heaven / Music In Dreamland / Sister Seagull / Sleep That Burns / Ships In The Night
Side 2: Blazing Apostles / Kiss Of Light / Dance Of The Uncle Sam Humanoids / Forbidden Lovers / Panic In The World
Side 3: Blimps / Autosexual / Lovers Are Mortal / Shine / Quest For The Harvest Of The Stars
Side 4: Japan / Speed Of The Wind / Lights / Blue As A Jewel / Face In The Rain / Futurist Manifesto
Posted on 2021-01-17, in posts by aaron and tagged be bop deluxe. Bookmark the permalink. 12 Comments.
This is a great primer to the BBD catalog, and was my introduction to their music. Every album they released is essential in my opinion but if someone is only going to own one of their releases then they can’t go wrong with this one.
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Exactly, right on Rich! Thanks!
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I like this band’s sound – I only have the one album but should probably hear more.
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I agree, everything I’ve heard from them has been worth it!
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Never heard of them. They either have a silly name for a rock band or I haven’t become accustomed to it.
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Ha yeah it’s silly, but there’s no doubting Nelson and crew’s chops!
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Skull axe in the video is pretty cool. I like those unusual specialty guitars
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Yeah! I saw a book go through my work, one time, full of glossy full-colour pictures of stuff like that, all one-ff amazing guitars. I’ll bet it’s a whole sub-culture.
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Although I can always Be Bop.
I can not Be Bop Deluxe.
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Sir, you are beyond Deluxe. You’re Be Bop Ultra!
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This is pretty cool. It’s slightly dated but some modern production would quickly fix that.
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Yeah! I love these LPs. Get you some!
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