Too Much Monkey Business - The Presidents of the United States of America, Berry, Chuck
Video Killed the Radio Star [Studio Version] - The Presidents of the United States of America, Downes, Geoffrey
Lump [4 Track Original]
Stranger [4 Track Original]
Kick Out the Jams [Live] - The Presidents of the United States of America, Davis, Michael [MC5
Peaches-Momo No Uta [Live]
Twig [Semi Acoustic Version]
Tiki God [Live]
Ca Plane Pour Moi - The Presidents of the United States of America, Deprijck, Lou
Novocaine Hurricane
Japanese release featuring 13 rare cuts, including 'Kitty' (Clean Version), 'Video Killed The Radio Star' (Studio Version), 'Lump' (4 Track Original), live versions of 'Peaches - Momo No Uta' & MC5's 'Kick Out The Moi'... more », plus their cover of Plastic Bertrand's 'Ca Plane Pour Moi' and more! 1997 Sony release.« less
Japanese release featuring 13 rare cuts, including 'Kitty' (Clean Version), 'Video Killed The Radio Star' (Studio Version), 'Lump' (4 Track Original), live versions of 'Peaches - Momo No Uta' & MC5's 'Kick Out The Moi', plus their cover of Plastic Bertrand's 'Ca Plane Pour Moi' and more! 1997 Sony release.
CD Reviews
Good to round out your collection with, but...
12/29/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is probably the most rare of the PUSA CD's; hence, I suppose, the name. The tracks aren't the best, and there are only three songs that are not found in some form on another of their CD's. Two of these, Ca Plane Pour Moi and Novocaine Hurricane, are good, but Too Much Monky Business is easily forgettable. All the rest of the tracks are retreads of other songs. Many are labeled as "4 Track Originals", which I doubt. Let me simplify this: If you didn't like "Tiki Lounge God", skip it. It's too expensive. However, if you would like to complete your PUSA collection, go ahead. You can join me in my Novocaine Hurricane."
Rarities Kicks
EngineerProf | United States | 05/04/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is awesome! I love this CD. It rocks, I can't believe some people didn't rate it 5 stars. I mean with all the cool songs, Volcano, Peaches, Video Killed the Radio Star, Lump, they are all good. Anyway, I rate this the best CD ever."
A MUST HAVE FOR PUSA FANS !!!
chud82 | el paso, tx United States | 06/07/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"well as being probaly one of pusa's biggest fans i can say that this is the greatest cd by far. its well worth the scratch just to hear the various songs evolution but the 3 unreleased tracks are pure frosting.THIS CD ROX! BUY IT NOW!"
Extremely enjoyable
S. Maruta | Bristol, England | 06/05/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"The pleasure associated with listening to PUSA has never been a highly intellectual one, it's just about having a good time while the boys 'kick out the jams'. If you agree with this definition Rarities won't let you down. But I'll go further: the only problem I have with both of PUSA'albums is that they get a bit repetitive, most of the songs are played as fast as possible, and this speedy tempo sometimes does more harm than good. Here, the variety of the materials (demos, lives, and other non-released stuff) breaks the monotony of PUSA's studio albums, which is probably why I listen to Rarities more than to their other albums. A case in point is "Volcano": though it is OK in its album version, here, in its laid back demo-track version, it comes out as a really great song. The live versions are a bit uneven but they put across the wacky charm of PUSA very well, bad jokes and all. Last but not least, Ca plane pour moi is a very descent rendition of Belgian punk Plastic Bertrand's everlasting standard. Yeah, you can never be serious with those guys..."
Fantastic
thetruemusicfan | Pittsburgh, PA USA | 05/30/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Presidents can do no wrong and this CD helps prove this. They throw in several original recordings of songs which is different to listen to compared to the final releases. Finally Novocaine Hurricane is just an amazing song and I feel that every P.U.S.A. fan should listen to it. Do yourself a favor and buy this album."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1