Awb [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Average White Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B00000337K
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,847 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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Media Type: CD
Artist: AVERAGE WHITE BAND
Title: AWB
Street Release Date: 06/20/1995
Domestic
Genre: ROCK/POP

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BONUS TRACK CUT SHORT BY 14 MINUTES, September 7, 2005

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RJM Music Man "RJM Music Man" (Philadelphia, Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Awb (Audio CD)

Nothing more needs to be said about this great album. It is indeed a classic. The idea of adding the live track of Pick Up The Pieces from the Montreux Jazz Festival was a great one that made me purchase the CD - only to find out that the original 22 minute jam session had been cut to 7 or so minutes. WHY? The disk has over 20 minutes of blank space, so it wasn't because there was no room.
It could have fit with room to spare. The full version is one of the greatest jam sessions you'll never hear unless you have the original 2 lp set from that time. It is not available on CD. The fact that some genius made this decision is mind boggling. Because of this I can only give it 4 stars. With the full version it would go beyond the 5 stars allowed to a 10.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Meet Mcfunk, January 25, 2006

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Larry W. Green "G-Money" (TX. Usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Awb (Audio CD)

I rembember when I heard "Pick Up the Pieces" for the first time, I really thought it was James Brown. The more I listened it didn't sound quite raw and gritty enough, it was very polished and tight. This album really showcases this bands songwriting deftness especially on "Keeping it to Myself" and "You Got it". I was a bit suprised by the guitar playing on this album, because most all white guitarist during the early 70's played with a distinct rock and roll flavor, but hey! these guys were funky. I was delighted to hear an all white band that played like the brothers but with their own unique sound. They also did an admirable job on "Work to Do" from the Isley Brothers. I became an AWB fan becuause of this album...in my opinion it was their best.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If You Like Old School R&B/Soul, This Is Indispensable, September 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Awb (Audio CD)

The Average White Band will go down as one of the most overlooked and underrated bands of their kind. Their much heralded "White" album remains a true testament to their musical prowess. Who cares if they were a couple of white guys from Scotland? Their playing and passion for R&B and soul music is stamped all over this certified classic. The first five songs are probably the ones fans will recognize the most, yet the other five are equally as good. My personal favorites are Person To Person (funky mid-tempo track), Nothing You Can Do (dreamy soul ballad), and There's Always Someone Waiting (low-down groove with biting lyrics). This particular reissue from Rhino also contains a live version of Pick Up The Pieces that is even better than the studio version. I only wish they could've included the entire length of that jam instead of an edit, but that's only trivial compared to the rest of this outstanding album.

This one's definitely for serious music lovers.