Formed by Southside and Steve Van Zandt, These Albums were Originally Released in 1976 and 1977 Respectively.
CD Reviews
Excellent Value for the money
T. Scarillo | Studio City, CA | 08/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you're searching for Southside Johnny albums, you're going to definitely want the first 3, which are not really easily found these days in the US. The best-of is good, but you really owe it to yourself to hear the first 3 records, complete. Since the 3-fer box is out of print, you should pick this cd up (it's a UK import) and then go score a copy of Hearts of Stone (total s/b around $30 all-in) and you'll add three essential Jersey albums to your collection. They're must-hears for fans of Bruce, a testimony to Miami Steve's genius, songwriting & production chops and good taste, and SSJ and the Jukes ain't too shabby live either (if you get a chance to see them)....."
Highly Recommended
sr0591 | USA | 09/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Superb songwriting, soulful singing, and the band ROCKS! These are the first two albums of that great Jukes Triumvirate. I bought "This Time It's For Real" at the time of its release, and I still listen to it at least once a week. This music is like fine wine - it only gets better with age. If these don't move you to your soul, nothing will. . ."
A Jukes two-fer that deserves space on your CD rack!
John F. Catterall | 04/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Let's just say Bruce Springsteen was the other guy who helped contribute to the "Asbury sound". It always amazes me how many Springsteen fans know so little about Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. That is truly a shame. These first two albums reissued on a single CD is a fine place to start for anybody yearning for some great rock & roll with one of the finest singers & a crack horn section to boot. Oh, the guest appearances are great too, Lee Dorsey & Ronnie Spector duet with Johnny on a couple of numbers. Springsteen & Van Zandt contribute heavily to the writing & arranging of these 1st two albums. Steven Van Zandt was then still a member of The Asbury Jukes before becoming a full-time E Streeter behind Bruce. The fact that Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes have not yet been considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an injustice. For more info on Jukes CDs not available here-go to southside johnny.com. Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes are America's best kept secret."
Southside johnny still has it
K. coakley | belmar,nj | 08/21/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"a good sound from the southside johnny band,can't wait to see them @ the end of the week!!!"
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1