The Early Sound City Sessions
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Free Music Review: Early Springfield is still Springfield It's all Good
Hit: 5 Stars
this CD is of the same songs as "Beautiful Feelings" that was released many years ago except this one uses the musicians and arrangements that Rick intended to be on the album not the bogus ones used on the Beautiful Feelings one. The song "Bruce" is worth the whole album for the sheer fun factor. Any true Springfield fan knows how irritating it is for people to mistake Rick for Bruce whats his name? The whole album is a nice piece of work and can show people who only know Jessie's Girl that there is more to Rick Springfield than that. It also includes a track not on any other album which is always a bonus. A must for any true Rick Springfield fan and a nice easy to enjoy album for anyone else.Free Music Review: The Original "Beautiful Feelings"
Hit: 5 Stars
A nice aural glimpse into the original recordings that later became the LP "Beautiful Feelings". Apparently this is more the way Mr. Springthorpe intended these songs to sound, not being pre-informed or involved in the re-workings of the 1984 Mercury release. Rick is always entertaining, and keeps progressing with his craft. He cannot be shoved aside as a lightweight or teenybopper any longer, for he is proving his staying power among recording artists that just keep rolling with the ever-changing tides of taste. Although not a definitive collection, it is a must for a real fan, and fun to compare with the re-worked rhythm tracks of the later release.Free Music Review: Rick Springfield Early Years Work
Hit: 5 Stars
These early recordings were much better than I expected. I have been a big fan since the late 70's, but had not heard much of the "Early Sound City Sessions". Even though it was years ago, it still sounds like Rick-he is timeless.Free Music Review: romance at it's BEST
Hit: 5 Stars
YES, this is also a very unique work of art! even if others added to his genius guitar licks, and originality. Guenevere, is soo captivating... just like it's creator... get this one two!!! doggieloverFree Music Review: Anyone could tell by listening to this collection that Rick was heading on to greater pastures
Hit: 4 Stars
The Good
This collection of early Rick Springfield material was originally recorded between 1977-1978. These particular versions have never been released, but most were re-recorded for one of Springfield's major label releases Beautiful Feelings. However, this collection still features one song that has never been released or re-recorded; "Still Got the Magic." This particular track would fit in well with Rick's early material, even though it has a post-disco feel to it. As for the other tracks, "Bruce" is a clever and humorous track about mistaken identity. In the first verse his lady confuses him with another man. In the second verse it's a record executive confusing him with Springsteen.
"Just One Look" is recognizable from the various cover versions and commercials it's appeared in. Rick's vocals are heartfelt, breathy, and seductive. This may just explain his ravenous female fan base. "Everybody's Cheating" is a piano ballad that is fairly standard for the seventies, with added guitar to give it that rock edge. It sounds like a long lost Billy Joel song. "Cold Feet" is a guitar riff based rocker with a boogie-woogie feel to it. It's not about failing to make it to the alter as you may expect, but it's about not making it with the neighbor's wife. "Gwenevere" is a sweet sounding ballad, but the lyrics are a little cheesy.
The Bad
Rick Springfield had no involvement or knowledge that this was going to be released.
The Verdict
I've never heard the album Beautiful Feelings, so this release was all new to me. I like the early seventies rock sound that Rick was working with at the time. Anyone could tell by listening to this collection that Rick was heading on to greater pastures.