|
|
 |
A positively essential document from the always excellent reissue label Rhino Handmade, THERE'S A RIOT GOIN' ON: THE COASTERS ON ATCO contains every LP, single, and unreleased master that the pioneering R&B vocal group recorded for Atco Records between 1954 and 1966. This includes the original 12 sides that Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote and/or produced with the group's first incarnation, the Robins, which includes early rock-&-roll classics like "Riot In Cell Block Nine" and "Smokey Joe's Café." The first three discs contain the band's full released output (including the somewhat controversial 1960 album ONE BY ONE, a disc of easy-listening standards featuring all five Coasters singing solo parts as opposed to their traditional harmonies), while disc four contains alternate versions, unreleased tracks, and other curios. As always with Rhino Handmade releases, the packaging and notes are impeccable.
Audio Remasterers: Dan Hersch; Bill Inglot.
Liner Note Author: James Ritz.
Recording information: Atlantic Studios, New York, NY; Capitol Studios, New York, NY; Chess (Aka Sheldon) Studios, Chicago, IL; Gold Star Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Master Records, Los Angeles, CA; Radio Records, Los Angeles, CA; The Apollo Theater, New York, NY; Unknown Studio, New York, NY.
Introduction by: Carl Gardner.
The Coasters: Billy Guy, Earl "Speedo" Carroll, Carl Gardner (vocals); Will "Dub" Jones.
Personnel: Will "Dub" Jones, Grady Chapman, Billy Guy, Cornell Gunter, Richard Berry (vocals); King Curtis (tenor saxophone).
Mojo (Publisher) (p.122) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[I]ncluding an entire disc of outtakes, rarities and alternatives, some making their first appearance here....You might be surprised by how many witty ditties have escaped your attention..."
Blender (Magazine) (p.87) - 4.5 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he Coasters had their own sound, based on Buddy Guy's wet, ribald baritone, Carl Gardner's equally theatrical tenor and Stroller's 'alley' piano....Impeccable musical entertainment."
There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters On Atco Music
There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters On Atco Songs
There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters On Atco Review
GuidelinesRemember to focus your comments on There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters On Atco CD. Check our review guidelines for specific details regarding customer review policy. To submit your review, please fill out the above form and click "Submit Review." A staff member will then verify your review meets our guidelines. Upon approval, your review will be published within a few days. Please do not use this form to comment on web site errors or for order related questions. If you have concerns of this nature, please contact customer service by filling out this form.
Purchase There's A Riot Goin' On: The Coasters On Atco CD
To buy, Click on price to add to cart
|
|
|
|
|
Share this Product