Track Listings (15) - Disc #1| All Artists: Del-Lords Title: Johnny Comes Marching Home Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: AMERICAN BEAT Release Date: 5/26/2009 Genres: Pop, Rock Style: Roots Rock Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 617742701029 |
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With 'Johnny Comes Marching Home', the Del-Lords second album, it was thought at the time that the band tagged an unlikely source to man the production board: Pat Benetar s guitarist/producer/husband Neil Geraldo. Looking ... more » |
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Product Description With 'Johnny Comes Marching Home', the Del-Lords second album, it was thought at the time that the band tagged an unlikely source to man the production board: Pat Benetar s guitarist/producer/husband Neil Geraldo. Looking back, Scott Kempner recalls, 'Our second album, the week it came out, was when rock radio stations were adding three songs a week. That week the three added songs were by Van Halen, Mellencamp and the Rolling Stones.' The Del-Lords were looking for someone that would keep their vision intact, yet clean up their sound for American radio. The gamble paid off. 'Johnny' retains the drive and grit of the first Del-Lords record, yet the sound is brighter and more engaging than on their debut disc. Also aiding in the cause was the fact that the band had nearly two years of solid touring under their belts when they went in the studio to record 'Johnny'. The band sounds more confident and they seem enthusiastic about the new collection of songs that Kempner brought to the table. The signature LinkWray echo and rockabilly swagger is still there, only this time out they re not trying to prove that they belong; instead they re proving that they belong in a class by themselves. This American Beat Records exclusive release marks the first time that the disc is available on CD. Included are the songs 'Heaven', 'Love Lies Dying', 'Saint Jake', 'NoWaitress No More' and the six other tracks found on the original album. Also included on this disc are five never-before-heard bonus tracks, hand-picked by the band s own Scott Kempner. Kempner also provides newly written liner notes. If street-tough rock & roll by a band in their prime is what you re looking for, than this is the disc for you! Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsGreats songs and performance, thin production Mansfield Dude | 06/02/2009 (4 out of 5 stars) "I pre-ordered all three Del Lords CD releases, but was most interested in this one. I've been listening to a cassette mix of the first three albums for many years, and have always been disappointed with the thin production on the Johnny album, which came dangerously close to the first Romantics album (which has virtually no bass). Were those in the mixing room just oblivious or did they go for a thin sound? Unfortunately the CD release didn't do anything to correct the low end, thus you have to mess up your equalization settings when listening to get a balanced sound. Oddly the first 3 bonus tracks have better low end. The good news is the songs and performance are excellent! The original first 9 songs are all classics, with number 10 Waitress a gimmicky song in the vein of Frontier Day's I Play The Drums. These songs are just straight ahead roots rock, with great melodies and harmonies. The drumming on Everlovin' never ceases to amaze. The guitar work is stellar, with great interplay between Scott and Eric. Makes you want to then listen to the Yayhoos, Jason and the Scorchers, or the Georgia Satellites. I was lucky enough to see this band live a few times, including once at the Rat in Boston back around the time the first album came out. I'm hoping a reunion tour follows these CD releases. The liner notes are entertaining and informative. The 5 bonus tracks are good, much better than those appearing on a lot of re-releases these days (think Cheap Trick's In Color) with the first 3 "new songs" fitting right in. Some Summer has a Beach Boys type feel to it. The bonus True Love track is less aggressive than the core track, with a slower lagging beat that works well. I gave this 4 stars, just couldn't go for 5 with the production." Long Overdue on CD Laura Ann | Westbury, NY | 07/12/2009 (4 out of 5 stars) "The Del-Lords represent so much of my late teen and early 20's life that finally having this album on CD twenty plus years later means a lot. Scott Kempner's songs are so wonderful on this record and Eric Ambel's vocals on "Saint Jake" are proof that Eric "Roscoe" Ambel was very under rated as a singer and guitarist.
"Love Lies Dying and" "Soldiers Home" are the standout tracks and I would like to tell Scott Kempner that he truly incarnates the best of Bruce Springsteen. This albums production always bothered me, having seen the Del-Lords live countless times in New York back in the day and knowing how much harder they could rock. The CD does not do much to help that but at the end of the day this is a great album and the Del-Lords were a great band that broke up much to soon. If you have never listened to the Del-Lords you should. Thanks to Infinity for re issuing, but i wish this label would do a better job on their packaging. Taking a picture of the back cover of the LP to use as the back cover of the CD is kind of cheap for a band that was so righteously awesome." |
