BRAINBOX - DARK ROSE: THEIR 45'S (2LP)
Brainbox was something special. The band not only featured some of the Netherlands' most preternaturally talented musicians, but in less than three years they produced a recorded legacy that was truly world class. Much of their best work appeared on their 1969-71 singles, which have been compiled on this definitive 2LP collection, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and dynamically re-mastered from the original tapes. The original lineup with lead-guitarist Jan Akkerman, bassist André Reijnen, drummer Pierre van der Linden and vocalist extraordinaire Kaz Lux deliver the goods on pile-driving blues rock songs like 'Down Man' and 'Dark Rose', and the hard-hitting Hendrix-inspired rocker 'Amsterdam, The First Days', all presented in their original mono mixes. After Akkermans' departure, Brainbox expanded its musical palette with guitarists Rudy de Queljoe (ex-Dragonfly) and John Schuursma (ex-Rob Hoekes R&B Group), recording memorable tracks like 'Between Alpha And Omega', 'Doomsday Train', 'Mobilae' and the blisteringly powerful 'Virgin'. 'Dark Rose/Their 45s' also includes previously unreleased demo-versions of 'Virgin', 'Dark Rose' and the epic 'Sea Of Delight'. It comes packaged in a magnificent gatefold-cover with rare photos and liner-notes including exclusive interview material.
REMASTERED IN THE 24-BIT DOMAIN FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES
Chapter A
1. Down Man 2:38 - mono
2. Womans Gone 4:13 - mono
3. Sea Of Delight 3:01 - mono single version
4. Amsterdam, The First Days 3:13 - mono
5. Summertime 4:21 - mono
6. Dark Rose 5:20 - mono
Chapter B
1. To You 3:27
2. So Helpless 2:38
3. Between Alpha And Omega 2:27
4. Cruel Train 2:31
5. Doomsday Train 2:51
6. Good Morning, Day 3:05
7. The Smile (Old Friends Have A Right To) 3:08
8. The Flight 3:25
Chapter C
1. Virgin 3:41
2. Mobilae 5:39
3. Dark Rose 4:20 - demo version
4. Virgin 7:41 - demo version
Tracks 3 & 4: previously unreleased demo versions
Chapter D
1. Sea Of Delight 23:24 - demo album version
Track 1: previously unreleased demo version
- 2LP high quality 180 gram audiophile pressing
- Deluxe 350 gram carton gatefold sleeve
- Rare archival photos included
- Liner Notes by Mike Stax / Ugly Things
Released at the peak of their popularity in early 1967, The Outsiders' debut-album featured one side of live recordings and one side of studio-tracks. The album finds them playing with a rawness and urgency few groups could ever match on primal but brilliantly conceived tracks like 'Story 16', 'Afraid Of The Dark', 'Filthy Rich' and 'Won't You Listen'. This expanded double-album reissue adds a second disc of rare material, including a previously unreleased studio-session from January 1966, a live concert taped at Paradiso in December 1968, and a remarkable instrumental demo of Strange Things Are Happening. Dynamically re-mastered in the 24-bit domain from the original tapes, and pressed in 180-gram vinyl, 'The Outsiders' comes in a spectacular gatefold sleeve and includes liner-notes by Ugly Things magazine's Mike Stax.
CHAPTER A - Live
1. Story 16 6:30
2. Tears Are Falling from My Eyes 3:29
3. Ain't Gonna Miss You 1:54
4. I Wish I Could 4:01
5. Afraid Of The Dark 3:18
6. Wallys Answering Machine 0:16
Track 6 previously unreleased
CHAPTER B - Studio
1. Teach Me To Forget You 3:12
2. Filthy Rich 2:40
3. I Would Love You 2:47
4. Don't You Cry 2:21
5. Won't You Listen 2:49
6. If You Don't Treat Me Right 2:10
7. Strange Things Are Happening 2:22 - demo
Track 7 previously unreleased
CHAPTER C - Sessions
1. Lying All The Time 3:24 - take 1
2. Lying All The Time 3:53 - take 2
3. If You Don't Treat Me Right 2:40 - take 1
4. If You Don't Treat Me Right 3:17 - take 2
5. Talk To Me 2:56 - take 1
6. Talk To Me 2:55 - take 2
7. I Want To Know 2:25 - take 1
Tracks 1 - 7 previously unreleased
CHAPTER D - Live
1. Do You Feel Alright 3:21
2. Daddy Died On Saturday 3:19
3. I Love You No. 2 3:29
4. Misfit 3:16
5. Happyville 2:27
6. Prison Song 5:38
REMASTERED IN THE 24-BIT DOMAIN FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES
