Search - Pete Townshend :: Psychoderelict (Mlps)

Music-only version flows with real continuity!!!

whipitgood | 03/20/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"What a joy! Having previously heard only the full version with dialogue, I can honestly say that the music-only disc is a treat. The music is much better than I gave it credit for the first time around. As a listener, I grew tired of the dialogue within the first 5/6 listens, and I found myself starting to dismiss the work as a whole. Hearing the music by itself is a reminder that Pete Townshend, even as recently as 1993, was still a musical genius.



The record company really missed the boat when they re-released this title with full dialogue only. It should have been a 2-disc set, both with and without dialogue. As far as the "radio edit" version shown here, the narrative loses its grit somewhat without the salty language. And, because this is a limited edition promotional release (not really intended for sale), it is over-priced and difficult to find.



Perhaps the record execs will get it right at some point in the future. Or, perhaps Pete will do an additional pressing (and/or download) making it available on his "Eel Pie" website. We shall see...A new edition with and without dialogue, and perhaps a few pages of liner notes explaining what he was on about, would tie things together beautifully. After (finally) having the chance to examine the music on its own merit, I'm leaning towards this being a "misunderstood masterpiece" as other reviewers have stated in the past."

The tunes rule - don't know about the talk though

Biggie Man - savior of the universe | S.W. Pennsylvania | 02/06/2010

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Pete Pete Pete, what are you doing??? I mean, sure, a guy's gotta take a chance in music. Especially a cutting edge innovator (sort of) like you.

Okay, I can get that. But why don't you leave the "talk bytes" for a crappy album with bad music?



Why'd you have to go and F - Up this awesome music by interspersing the talk talk talk in it?



I am so upset. It takes the music down to the level of a bad TV show or something... AND THE MUSIC IS GREAT, that is why I am so bummed out.



The clips definitely detract from being able to listen to the songs and rock out - totally kills any flow.



Oh well, what can you do?

Fortunately I got the CD for a dollar used, so its not like I put good money onto it!"