Baby, You're So Free - Cosmic Rough Riders, Wylie, Daniel
Value of Life
Revolution (In the Summertime?)
Have You Heard the News Today?
Sometime
Melanie - Cosmic Rough Riders, Fleming, Stephen
The Rain Inside
The Charm
The Loser
You've Got Me
Emily Darling - Cosmic Rough Riders, Wylie, Daniel
Morning Sun
Third album for the Scottish folk-rock act combines tracks from their first two albums, 'Deliverance' (1999) and 'Panorama' (2000) though some have been vastly improved upon, although the original versions earned them a pl... more »ace in Virgin's Greatest Albums. Includes three all new tracks, 'Sometime', the first single 'Melanie' and 'Morning Sun'. 2000 release. 2000 release. Tri-fold digipak.« less
Third album for the Scottish folk-rock act combines tracks from their first two albums, 'Deliverance' (1999) and 'Panorama' (2000) though some have been vastly improved upon, although the original versions earned them a place in Virgin's Greatest Albums. Includes three all new tracks, 'Sometime', the first single 'Melanie' and 'Morning Sun'. 2000 release. 2000 release. Tri-fold digipak.
CD Reviews
YOUR SUNSHINE ON A DULL DAY
John Rieber | 02/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you are a fan of teenage fanclub,the byrds,big star or the jayhawks well you just HAVE TO check this out, hailing from glasgow,scotland the cosmic rough riders have released A totally stunning debut album that you'll find yourself humming along to from the very first track. having lent the cd to a friend who was suffering from depresssion he swears that this cd pulled him out, nuff said really."
Sonic Heaven
Mons | Norrpan | 06/13/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It shames me to say that I bought this album because of the cover. And the title. The reviews in Amazon.com helped, of course, but I felt that I just couldn't go wrong. I must tell you here and now that this is an outstanding album: bright, solid, shimmering and breathtakingly beautiful. Open the sleeve and uncover 15 golden nuggets of 60s-inspired glory. They tell me that Glasgow's Cosmic Rough Riders sound like Teenage Fanclub. Well that's as may be but this to me sounds better than TF. Highlights? Well, take your pick. There's not a duff track there. My favourite at the moment is Melanie, which is uplifting. If I had to describe what CRR sound like it is this: a slice of Byrds, a dollop of Beatles, a smidgeon of REM, a sprinkling of Teenage Fanclub-type harmonies et voilà...you've got yourself a slice of sonic heaven. Please help yourselves."
Scotland's best kept secret
David O'Brien | Dublin 18 Ireland | 05/22/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Being a fan of Teenage Fanclub and Big Star, I am a melody junky who thrives on uplifting harmonies and big swirling choruses.Cosmic Roughriders fulfil this craving and more ! This album is absolutely fantastic.The lead singer has a top class voice and the other band members contribute greatly to the choruses.One aspect to this group is that several of the songs verge on the borderline with folk music.This gives them a pastoral quality which is lacking in other multi-vocal bands of their ilk.Alan McGhee, Oasis' ex-manager has signed them to his Poptones label so fame beckons.I only hope that the record buying public have the good sense to buy this one. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is as impressive a debut as Big Star's #1 Record ,and that's saying something !"
Neil Young is Smiling.......
Rev. Craig Phillips | Orange County, Ca, USA | 10/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this album after moving to Kauai in 2003 and it soon became the soundtrack to my adventures on the Garden Isle. Based on rave recommendations I had read on Amazon (and bollocks to all of the "purists" out there who say that this album just dosen't live up to all of those "classic" records from the 60's and 70's). So often those old records just aren't as good as we would like to think they were. Put on some new glasses and have a look at something that is fresh while honoring the influences that shaped it. As a rock fan who saw many of the greats in concert back in the 70's (I was there for both of Neil Young's "Rust Never Sleeps" shows at the Forum in 78'), I was giddy with joy upon listening to Melodic Sunshine for the first time. Yes, they wear there influences on they're sleeves but so what when it is done this good. The guitars jingle-jangle, the vocals shimmer with beautiful harmonies, and the song's themselves are all gems. Every track is outstanding! If you worship at the alter of THE Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and Harvest Era Neil Young then don't hesitate in purchasing this record. It will leave you wondering why a group this great never got the due they deserved."
Much needed sunshine
John Rieber | Beverly Hills, California United States | 09/19/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I came across this CD in London two months ago, and bought it on a hunch. What a great hunch it was...this is music so melodic and beautiful as to reinspire your inner creative spirit. The lyrics are witty, sharp, and the choruses are absolute sunshine. With all of the horrific events of the past week, this CD has the ability to make the world seem simple and pure again. For those looking for parameters to the music, imagine late 60's Byrds crossed with CSNY, and add a heavy dose of Elvis Costello-style lyrics and wit. There are so many songs that stand out that it's impossible to point ot just one or two. The entire collection soars, and as you can see, the cover is great as well.You will love this....."
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1