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| 1. The Professor...(Live at Cornucopia) - (from Blower's Daughter ) |
| 2. Lonelil y (original demo) - (from Cannonball or Woman Like A Man ) |
| 3. Woman Like a Man (live unplugged) - (from Cannonball ) |
| 4. Moody Mooday - (from Cannonball ) |
| 5. Delicate (live in Dublin) - (from Volcano ) |
| 6. Volcano (instrumental) |
| 7. Volcano (?97 demo) |
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Damien Rice has quite simply taken the music world by storm. From ecstatic reviews to winning the third annual Shortlist Music Prize honoring the most adventurous & creative albums by emerging artists, Damien offers his new legion of admirers & friends in the States an EP of B-sides previously released outside the U.S. These seven stunning tracks will undoubtedly whet the appetite while fans await his forthcoming record.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. Preston
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Beyond the word outstanding there isn't much new to say about Damien Rice that likely hasn't already been said. He is I think one the best musicians to come out in the last 10 years.
1.The Professor: I love the intimate nature of all of his songs but so true of this one. I think what I respect about Damien Rice so much is his authenticity. He tells his life experiences in such a raw relateable way that leaves you nothing but transfixed. I found that to be so with this song. The guitar work is just beautiful & makes you feel like you are in some bar listening & watching him play this song. P.S. If any of you haven't seen him live ...get tickets he is fabulous! This is definetly a song about the loss of a love & the complexities of relationships and especially those that are regarded as forbidden by most people. This song is one that is rarely written with this intensity, candor or sung with such simplicity vocally but yet compelling. Love him singing in French at the end....sounded beautiful...didn't understand a word (except that it was relateable given he had already sung this part in English)! Ha! Ha!
2.Lonelily: I just love the opening guitar work in this song...so sweet, simple but profound. Another poignant love story written into lyrics & sung by one of the best acoustical singer songwriters of a generation. I love how it seems like a song of how much he is looking forward to seeing someone he loves, only to be betrayed. It is a story of loss, love, redemption, forgiveness, betrayal and still an unrelenting desire to see that person! Nothing like telling it like it truly often IS!
3.Women Like A Man (Unplugged): How much is the guitar work on this nothing more than a masterpiece. This is one of Damien's more edgy rocky acoustical still versions of this song. I could just keep putting this song on Repeat....some of the lyrics may be difficult for people to grapple with but he doesn't mince words or thoughts here. It feels like a man struggling with a woman's attempt to have some measure of equality in a man's world! The accompanying background vocals with Lisa are as always so good. I think she does her best work with Damien....but she has such a great quality to her voice I could so see her doing better work on her own as well from an opposing perspective. The vocals are deeply powerful in this song and the guitar work gives it the dominance & edge that the song deserves. This one might offend a few women but let's face it...I'd rather hear it directly than have it hidden...so kudo's off to him for at least not being a hypocrit as there are some with these thoughts who pretend they don't have them.
4.Moody Monday: This song is on my favorite playlist & will always be on that playlist until I bite the dust! I just love the soft vocal performances on this song & together they bring such a beautiful marriage of voices & musical abilitites that it just blows my mind everytime I hear it. Fix your players on repeat for this one kids ....as you will want to hear it repeatedly for sure! The loss of relationships are what Damien writes, sings & performs the best & with Lisa Hannigan's accompaniment they are just like 2 good bottle of wines together (at the same time! Ha! Ha!) Cheers!
5.Delicate(Live): You believe after hearing this song...that you now truly understand (as if for the 1st time) the meaning of the word "delicate"! I love hearing his beautiful Irish accent introducing the song at the beginning...just sets you up for the magic that is about to take place. Again lovely sweet guitar work...& then those lyrics; so haunting. OMG...just pure perfection! I'm sure there have been a number of babies conceived to this song just because of the lovely construction of this song alone! It's that beautiful. I love the bar setting in this song; hearing the people's voices in the background giving it that intimate setting. Absolutely charming! I think his voice sounds the best I've ever heard it on this track!
6.Volcano(Instrumental):This is a cool rocky version of one of his most recognizable songs. I love how this song is arranged. At one point in the song I thought it was a Radiohead instrumental as it had a similar sound running in it. But then it clearly had it's differences. I liked the different instrumentation used in this piece as well; the strings all sound so good on it. Some folks might think why put an instrumental of that song on here but I can't imagine this not being on this CD as it has it's own relevence. This song let's you ponder...which is why I love it when artists occassionally put an instrumental or interlude piece on their CD's...it's a break from lyrically written performances.
7.Volcano(97 Demo): I love hearing this raw version of Volcano in it's infancy. The guitar sounds so good & it seems like he's recording this song on a tape machine from back in the day. This version seems slower to me than the recorded version of this song and I just love it for the simple differences from the recorded version. The Volcano being the emotional complications of a love he can't pursue. Definetly shows glimmers of what the recorded version eventually conveys & becomes as a more structured song!
Those are the gems on this magnificent CD.....I have bought so many copies of this CD to give to friends, family etc., that by now I should have stocks in this CD! Ha! Ha!
Enjoy folks!
1.The Professor: I love the intimate nature of all of his songs but so true of this one. I think what I respect about Damien Rice so much is his authenticity. He tells his life experiences in such a raw relateable way that leaves you nothing but transfixed. I found that to be so with this song. The guitar work is just beautiful & makes you feel like you are in some bar listening & watching him play this song. P.S. If any of you haven't seen him live ...get tickets he is fabulous! This is definetly a song about the loss of a love & the complexities of relationships and especially those that are regarded as forbidden by most people. This song is one that is rarely written with this intensity, candor or sung with such simplicity vocally but yet compelling. Love him singing in French at the end....sounded beautiful...didn't understand a word (except that it was relateable given he had already sung this part in English)! Ha! Ha!
2.Lonelily: I just love the opening guitar work in this song...so sweet, simple but profound. Another poignant love story written into lyrics & sung by one of the best acoustical singer songwriters of a generation. I love how it seems like a song of how much he is looking forward to seeing someone he loves, only to be betrayed. It is a story of loss, love, redemption, forgiveness, betrayal and still an unrelenting desire to see that person! Nothing like telling it like it truly often IS!
3.Women Like A Man (Unplugged): How much is the guitar work on this nothing more than a masterpiece. This is one of Damien's more edgy rocky acoustical still versions of this song. I could just keep putting this song on Repeat....some of the lyrics may be difficult for people to grapple with but he doesn't mince words or thoughts here. It feels like a man struggling with a woman's attempt to have some measure of equality in a man's world! The accompanying background vocals with Lisa are as always so good. I think she does her best work with Damien....but she has such a great quality to her voice I could so see her doing better work on her own as well from an opposing perspective. The vocals are deeply powerful in this song and the guitar work gives it the dominance & edge that the song deserves. This one might offend a few women but let's face it...I'd rather hear it directly than have it hidden...so kudo's off to him for at least not being a hypocrit as there are some with these thoughts who pretend they don't have them.
4.Moody Monday: This song is on my favorite playlist & will always be on that playlist until I bite the dust! I just love the soft vocal performances on this song & together they bring such a beautiful marriage of voices & musical abilitites that it just blows my mind everytime I hear it. Fix your players on repeat for this one kids ....as you will want to hear it repeatedly for sure! The loss of relationships are what Damien writes, sings & performs the best & with Lisa Hannigan's accompaniment they are just like 2 good bottle of wines together (at the same time! Ha! Ha!) Cheers!
5.Delicate(Live): You believe after hearing this song...that you now truly understand (as if for the 1st time) the meaning of the word "delicate"! I love hearing his beautiful Irish accent introducing the song at the beginning...just sets you up for the magic that is about to take place. Again lovely sweet guitar work...& then those lyrics; so haunting. OMG...just pure perfection! I'm sure there have been a number of babies conceived to this song just because of the lovely construction of this song alone! It's that beautiful. I love the bar setting in this song; hearing the people's voices in the background giving it that intimate setting. Absolutely charming! I think his voice sounds the best I've ever heard it on this track!
6.Volcano(Instrumental):This is a cool rocky version of one of his most recognizable songs. I love how this song is arranged. At one point in the song I thought it was a Radiohead instrumental as it had a similar sound running in it. But then it clearly had it's differences. I liked the different instrumentation used in this piece as well; the strings all sound so good on it. Some folks might think why put an instrumental of that song on here but I can't imagine this not being on this CD as it has it's own relevence. This song let's you ponder...which is why I love it when artists occassionally put an instrumental or interlude piece on their CD's...it's a break from lyrically written performances.
7.Volcano(97 Demo): I love hearing this raw version of Volcano in it's infancy. The guitar sounds so good & it seems like he's recording this song on a tape machine from back in the day. This version seems slower to me than the recorded version of this song and I just love it for the simple differences from the recorded version. The Volcano being the emotional complications of a love he can't pursue. Definetly shows glimmers of what the recorded version eventually conveys & becomes as a more structured song!
Those are the gems on this magnificent CD.....I have bought so many copies of this CD to give to friends, family etc., that by now I should have stocks in this CD! Ha! Ha!
Enjoy folks!
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4.7 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Damien Rice's Odd Gems
Aug 15 2004
By Juan Mobili
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Enough has been said, lauded, and expressed in amazement of this young man's talent, both musically and lyrically. Certainly "O" was one the greatest debut CDs in a long., long time, and wanting more from him is the inevitable feeling you probably were left with, after listening to his first full album.
Now comes, not the first, but possibly the best EP released in the wake of "O." Most selections included are either unreleased demos ("Lonelily"), sketches of songs you'll know ("Volcano"), great live stuff ("The Professor & La Fille Danse" or "Delicate"), and, probably, represent the best of this EP.
Among the several EPs Damien Rice has released over the last twelve months, I consider "b-sides" to be his most satisfying one, and representative of Rice's deep talent and promising career.
Now comes, not the first, but possibly the best EP released in the wake of "O." Most selections included are either unreleased demos ("Lonelily"), sketches of songs you'll know ("Volcano"), great live stuff ("The Professor & La Fille Danse" or "Delicate"), and, probably, represent the best of this EP.
Among the several EPs Damien Rice has released over the last twelve months, I consider "b-sides" to be his most satisfying one, and representative of Rice's deep talent and promising career.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
raw emotions erupt on "B-Sides"...
Jun 19 2005
By A. Gyurisin
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
After finishing my first introduction into the world of Damien Rice with his Closer album, "O", I had to immerse myself into more. His music is lyrically beautiful and his sound will pull you from wherever your life is into a state of serenity and emotion. His music is like an addiction, and I couldn't just stop with one album, so, as a gift I was handed "the B-sides" which holds some of Rice's lesser-known songs.
What I loved the most about this album was the raw taste that Rice presented. There are a few more moments of profanity, less of a "album" feel, and so much more emotion that you can literally cut it with a knife. There is this sensation of going on an adventure without any money in your wallet when listening to this album. Rice unplugs himself for some of the songs like "Woman Like a Man" and "Volcano (DEMO)". For me, this gave me a deeper insight into the music of this great artist. I adored the instrumental version of "Volcano" because it showed me another side of his musical talent. If you listen to the "Volcano" version on "O" then listen to this instrumental version, I think you will feel two different things. The instrumental version seemed haunting and extremely sad, while the other was a bit more uplifting. This is what I love about his music, you can find yourself in two places while listening to the same song.
My personal favorites from this album were "Volcano (DEMO)" and "The Professor". I recommend this album to anyone wishing to explore more of what Rice has to offer. If this is your first taste of Rice, you may be a bit disappointed, but for those growing number of fans out there ... this is a perfect album to add to your collection!
Grade: ***** out of *****
What I loved the most about this album was the raw taste that Rice presented. There are a few more moments of profanity, less of a "album" feel, and so much more emotion that you can literally cut it with a knife. There is this sensation of going on an adventure without any money in your wallet when listening to this album. Rice unplugs himself for some of the songs like "Woman Like a Man" and "Volcano (DEMO)". For me, this gave me a deeper insight into the music of this great artist. I adored the instrumental version of "Volcano" because it showed me another side of his musical talent. If you listen to the "Volcano" version on "O" then listen to this instrumental version, I think you will feel two different things. The instrumental version seemed haunting and extremely sad, while the other was a bit more uplifting. This is what I love about his music, you can find yourself in two places while listening to the same song.
My personal favorites from this album were "Volcano (DEMO)" and "The Professor". I recommend this album to anyone wishing to explore more of what Rice has to offer. If this is your first taste of Rice, you may be a bit disappointed, but for those growing number of fans out there ... this is a perfect album to add to your collection!
Grade: ***** out of *****
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Words cannot begin to describe the greatness!!!
Aug 15 2004
By B. Drake
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Damien's is absolutely amazing. He can do no wrong!!! I haven't heard a song I didn't love! From the covers he's done at concerts to the B-sides collected here the music is just beyond words. It had been so long since I heard true talent in a musician that I begun to think I would just have to live in the past but then Damien came along and with Lisa, Vivian, and Tomo has revived a raw natural music that is so awesome. It is so refreshing to hear something that is what it is. It's not synthetic, it's not fake or toyed with. It is pure brilliance at it's best!!!
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