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My favorite CD from Paul Collins Beat

E. BROWN | USA | 06/13/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Since the day Paul Collins joined Jack Lee and Peter Case in The Nerves, no one could have predicted that his career would be so long-lived. Collins formed The Beat in Los Angeles during the late 70s and has managed to maintain a cult following in rock and roll for more than 30 years. Some would consider "Flying High" their best work to date and I must agree. The album was recorded over the course of only a few days and maintains a polished yet honest feel while combining a sense of raw energy. All of the songs on this album are excellent and the best evidence to support these statements is to preview the CD. The opening song, "Rock N Roll Shoes," takes listeners back to the glory days of The Beat, while meeting the edgy punk sound of The Ramones, The Replacements or Paul Westerberg. The new singles "Will You Be A Woman" and "Afton Place" are also found on this CD. Songs like "Baby I'm On Fire" and "Helen" prove that Collins has only progressed as a songwriter. Collins' cult status marks him as a hero around the world and understandibly, a Paul Collins' Beat tribute disc was released not long ago. Purchase "Flying High" right now on Amazon or at one of their shows and hear their best work to date."