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The Byrds: Flyte Log (2 cd expanded edition)
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Having finally picked up all the Byrds remasters, I revamped and expanded my old single-cd mix. A bit of karma at work here, as, wholly by luck, the 2-cd set neatly divided between their early classic period (i.e the still fabulous Mr. Tambourine man album through my personal favorite, Notorious Byrd Brothers) and their later, more country-infused period (when only McGuinn remained of the original members, with the exception of the largely mediocre 1973 "reunion" album). I've long viewed the Byrds as the best American band of the '60's (well, ok, tied with the Velvet Underground); even if their later work was less monumental than their better-known earlier albums, McGuinn managed to churn out a decent handful of sublime nuggest per album up 'til the end (almost), though, unlike the classic period, I'm less partial to the non-McGuinn contributions. My biggest regret here was having inadequate room for any live numbers; as the Fillmore disc & the Untitled/Unissued cd's amply demonstrate, the later Byrds were a dynamite live outfit, with McGuinn & Clarence White trading licks like few others. But there was too much studio stuff to pass up, so maybe next time around...
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Classic!
Boos for not including Gunga Din, Hosannas for including Lady Friend (the best thing Crosby ever put his name to)
Fantastic - obviously, this is right up my 12-string alley. All good picks here, with a few surprises, too (some stuff on disc 2 are real dark horse candidates). I'll second the notion on 'Lady Friend', though - one of the best singles ever.
Great classics all.
Fantastic overview.
Some picks I would have overlooked.
Some picks I would have overlooked.
Great picks, I like the way the 2nd CD divides the eras!
Looks cool! Very comprehensive, and nicely thought out. Well done.
Looks great! And we will be looking forward to the live disc!
Nice. This is substantially different to my 2-disc "The mechanical sounds of the era" Byrds comp, but I still love just about everythig here--a testament to how great this band really was.
Gotta love the byrds!! "Hey Mr. tambourine man play a song for me" hehe nice mix.
Fantastic band. The first cd is just gem after gem.
Excellent and very comprehensive compilation.
Classic stuff, a compilation I'd most definitely purchase!
Ditto Dom. Quite a lovely assembly.
I'm with you that the Byrds and the Velvet Underground were the best American bands of the sixties. Great collection.
I feel confident saying that they best American band of the 60s was the Trashmen. YEAH!!!! 'Course, I love me them Byrds.