Apocalypse Now Sessions

The World (Rykodisc/Mickey Hart Series), Apocalypse Now (Related Recordings), The Rhythm Devils | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 1979
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B0000009N8
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,628 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Compound

2. Trenches

3. Street Gang

4. The Beast

5. Steps

6. Tar

7. Lance

8. Cave

9. Hell's Bells

10. Kurtz

11. Napalm For Breakfast

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hart's best, but, another update sure would be nice., August 27, 2000

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MG Nagy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apocalypse Now Sessions (Audio CD)

One of the best percussion records ever (as someone pointed out earlier) got a little bit better when released on CD. The technically excellent recording was finally unshackled from a horrible vinyl pressing. Previously unreleased material was added to this release, and some resequencing was done, bringing a short running time out to a little over 38 minutes.

The music is absolutely stunning. This is real-time scoring work, with the Dead's backline getting a lot of help from their friends (including Airto and Flora). This is primal, unforced, experimental, and raw, making for a listening experience unlike any other. The insert is informative, with insights into the creation of the music, and including a fair amount of technical detail on the recording and mastering processes.

While "Napalm For Breakfast" will be a brutal low frequency response test of you system, it's time for another update. At a minimum, a two channel, 24/96 & 24/192 Classic Records release.

A very acquired taste, and very recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best persussion CD Ever!, November 30, 1999

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Music lover (San Diego, Cali) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apocalypse Now Sessions (Audio CD)

The Rhythm Devils are true genuises. I bought this CD years ago, but just brought it back out into my rotation. No one else could have captured the feeling of the movie except for Mickey Hart. This is my favorite Hart CD. Truly a classic.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars atmospheric jungle rhythms, March 25, 1999

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[e-mail] (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apocalypse Now Sessions (Audio CD)

When I first bought this CD some years ago, it became a solid favorite quickly. I put it on and hit the repeat button so it didn't end, just like the river. Excellent, powerful music!