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Good Old Boys (Bonus CD) (Dlx)
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227824327
Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
MPN: 78243
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: May 21, 2002
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Randy Newman's 1974 concept album explores the modern contradictions and early-20th-century history of the Deep South with his bracing mix of irony, affection, and empathy for twisted psyches and hungry, venal dreams. What sounds like Southern gothic material is a virtuosic balancing act between light comedy and political broadside, shivering with moments of unexpected pathos: "Birmingham" is a booster anthem, "A Wedding in Cherokee County" a tableau of dysfunctional romance at once grotesque and touching, "Guilty" a probing confession of addiction, and "Louisiana 1927" a Copelandesque tragedy of the ravages of that year's historic flood. Capping it all is his classic, double-edged indictment of racism, "Rednecks," which turns the knife back on smug outsiders blind to their own prejudices. Rhino's 2002 remixed, expanded reissue caps the initial disc with a demo version of the ballad "Maria" and includes a fascinating salvaged-from-the-vaults second disc dubbed "Johnny Cutler's Birthday" (the working title for the project), featuring Newman sketching the finished album through songs and commentary. --Sam Sutherland
Deluxe remastered reissue of 1974 album including 'Rednecks', 'Louisiana 1927' & 'Marie'. Plus a bonus disc featuring the 13-song Johnny Cutler's Birthday, the previously unissued 'rough draft' of this 1974 classic. The 2 discs are housed in a double slimline jewel case and a slipcase. 2002.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Great recording
Great record by an important artist! One of Randy's best (maybe THE best) wherein all elements (composition, orchestration and lyrics) come to fruition.
He IS an American Institution you know.
Oh, for the hard of thinking, the lyrics are satirical.
Rating: - Simply Brilliant!
A masterwork filled with beautiful melodies, stunningly poignant lyrics, biting social commentary and piercing truth. Randy Newman's musical genius is evident in every note.
Rating: - Masterpiece
This is one of the only items I've seen with over 10 reviews where every rating is 5 stars. This is one of the great concept albums of all time. It's one of the few albums that I've owned that I never hit the skip button. It's one of the few albums I can listen to over and over without getting burnt on it. Some of the others include the 4 amazing concept albums by Pink Floyd.
Being a native of Louisiana and knowing some of the history he refers to makes it that much more entertaining. It's ... Read More
Rating: - Inside the mind of...
I've been listening to Randy Newman's first half a dozen albums, including the obscure live one and Good Old Boys, for 30 years or so. Every note, word and nuance flows in my blood, because he never wastes or over-adorns anything. Sail Away is my favourite - it has 'informed my life' - and the others are warm, witty, comforting friends. Cynics like having cynical friends.
After reading what others said about the bonus disk that comes with this reissue, I had to have it, and it turned out to be ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful and intelligent
This is the first Randy Newman record I ever heard. And that was in the 70's on vinyl. I loved it then. And I love it just as much now. He's a wonderful songwriter, and he's a wonderful performer. Intelligent, witty, wry, and enjoyable. This is a recording to which everyone who is interested in Randy Newman should listen. I am so glad to have it back in my collection.
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