B-Sides & Otherwise

Morphine | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 23, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Rykodisc
• ASIN: B0000009R5
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,049 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

From the Label

Released by Rykodisc on September 23, 1997, B-Sides and Otherwise (RCD 10387) is a must-have collection of Morphine rarities. Compiling out-of-print tracks, live radio sessions, film soundtrack recordings and compilation contributions, B-Sides and Otherwise spans the band’s first three albums, presenting guitar-less rock in all its glory. Sweltering grooves and potent live shows have earned Morphine heaps of well-deserved critical acclaim as well as a devoted, and growing, international fan base. Good, Cure for Pain and Yes each delivered a mesmerizing dose of soon-to-be vintage low-rock tunes. Morphine's fourth album, Like Swimming, released jointly by Dreamworks and Rykodisc, continues in the tradition unique to the guitar-less trio while exploring new identities and new instruments. From the steamy opener of a live take on "Have A Lucky Day" to "Pulled Over the Car" from the Japanese version of Yes, B-Sides and Otherwise offers up a collection of little-known gems and hard-to-find classics from the Morphine vaults.

Product Description

Japanese edition of the bluesy American alternative rock act's 1997 compilation with two bonus tracks added,'Anita' & 'Mary Won't You Call My Name'. 15 tracks total. The group's bassist/ vocalist Mark Sandman passed away in July, 1999 after collapsing on --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it rocks, July 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: B-Sides & Otherwise (Audio CD)

very different from the norm. sometimes its not about what YOU think a band should be about. sometimes its about the band messing their fans a little. this isn't typical morphine. if all you can stomach is typical morphine (or typical anything) you are wasting your time and money. for those of you that are open to some cool and weird stuff, you'll love it. i promise. doodoobrad >>> atl >>> GA.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "It's poetry time, right, October 21, 2005

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T. T. Goodell (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: B-Sides & Otherwise (Audio CD)

here in your living room." If you appreciate Mark Sandman's poetic artistry coupled with the murky, liquid milieu of Billy Conway and Dana Colley, this CD is for you. It contains more musical poetry (or is it poetic music?) than any other Morphine CD. Listen with the lights off; let the sounds envelop you, and you will see what I mean.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Collection of Conceptual Works, August 12, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: B-Sides & Otherwise (Audio CD)

B-Sides is a great addition to your Morphine collection. Few songs on this album contain the rythmic pulse of songs from the "Yes" set with two exceptions - Most of the album consists of their cryptic passages and moody background music. While not Morphine's standard bearing sound - a solid and fun album for any fan or newbie.