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Fabric Type: 0724352539529 Graphics Memory Size: Extra tracks, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered Manufacturer Labor Warranty Description: Maximum Color Depth: Capitol Metal Type: Capitol Processor Count: 1 Total Firewire Ports: Capitol Total Parallel Ports: August 29, 2000 Capitol Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential recordings: The Band's third studio album is also their third-best studio album, and that isn't bad. It's not as synchronous as Music from Big Pink or as overpowering as The Band, but that's part of its appeal. The quintet's first two albums were such towering achievements that the group came to lean on those songs, turning the lion's share of them into concert staples. Stage Fright is littered with lesser-known Robbie Robertson compositions possessing more modest charms than the overplayed likes of "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The title track is uncommonly hard-eyed and modern; Richard Manual's vocal, like most of his turns at the mic, is sparkling. (Manual also shines on the reflective "Sleeping" and the uptempo "Just Another Whistle Stop"). "All La Glory" is a gorgeous lullaby, while "Time to Kill" sounds like the Band doing Creedence Clearwater Revival. This isn't the place to discover this great North American band, but it's definitely a stop worth taking before your exploration is completed. The 2000 remastered reissue isn't as generously fleshed out with bonus tracks as its predecessors, offering up only three alternate takes and a vintage radio commercial. --Steven Stolder Amazon.com: The Band's third studio album is also their third-best studio album, and that isn't bad. It's not as synchronous as Music from Big Pink or as overpowering as The Band, but that's part of its appeal. The quintet's first two albums were such towering achievements that the group came to lean on its songs, turning the lion's share of them into concert staples. Stage Fright is littered with lesser-known Robbie Robertson compositions possessing more modest charms than the overplayed likes of "The Weight" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." The title track is uncommonly hard-eyed and modern; Richard Manuel's vocal, like most of his turns at the mic, is sparkling. (Manuel also shines on the reflective "Sleeping" and the uptempo "Just Another Whistle Stop"). "All La Glory" is a gorgeous lullaby, while "Time to Kill" sounds like the Band doing Creedence Clearwater Revival. This isn't the place to discover this great North American band, but it's definitely a stop worth taking before your exploration is completed. --Steven Stolder Album Description: Limited Edition Japanese "Mini Vinyl" CD, faithfully reproduced using original LP artwork including the inner sleeve. Features most recently mastered audio including bonus tracks where applicable. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - nothing frightening about a masterpieceI've never been a huge fan of the Band, however I believe Stage Fright is convincing me to look at roots rock in a whole new light. The songs written in a stripped down roots rock kind of way such as "Strawberry Wine", "Time to Kill" and "The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show" are simply *fantastic*. Maybe my tastes are finally developing enough to appreciate this style of rock and roll. I mean, I've always loved their 1969 self-titled album, but mostly because the vocal melodies ... Read More Rating: - awesome bandthe band- one of the top 10 bands of all time, inventors of the laid back groove. One band with three amazing vocalists. The swirling organ, the pinking guitar, the rambling bass, sheer joy. This is my fave band album. A great influence on Eagles, Dave Matthews, St Vytus, etc Rating: - One of the best "Band Albums"Maybe it isn't their greatest artistic achievement,but to listen to "The Band's" first 3 albums in a row I certainly would not think that "Stage Fright" pale's in comparison to "The Band" or "Big Pink".It may just be that the first two album's were so timeless that when the time came around to make a looser record (with song's reflecting that relaxed effort like "Time to Kill" or "Sleeping")it was assumed that they had fallen off a little from their peak.Whether you think they did or not this is a killer ... Read More Rating:  - Good, but not THAT GoodThis is a good album, but it pales in comparison to "Music From Big Pink" or the self-titled "The Band". The sound represents a slightly darker side of The Band's career than the period of the first two albums. It is melodic, and musically well-done. But, it is dark (for The Band) and pessimistic. The sound is metallic-tinged and sharp. The words are certainly not jovial, and you can hear a distraught, hurt tone in many of the vocals. At the most peppy and spunky moments, its aura is at best ... Read More Rating: - Frightened into A Different BandCritics labeled this as "good, but not as good as the first two" and many fans agree. I completely disagree with such an idea, and I believe this album is completely uncomparable to the first two. This album, as it has been described many times before, is purely a confessional piece of work, said nervously and memorably. Manuel, Danko and Helm have all been abusing drugs like there is no end, and leave the writing to Robertson, who writes all tracks except for the two Manuel contributions and ... Read More |
