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Better Times Are Coming/Satin Chickens

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Man, oh man! Never in a million years would I have expected the majors to realize what gold they had in their hands, but here it is. Not as amazing as the debut, "Rhinoceros", but still essential, "Satin Chickens" is a delightful listen even 30+ years later. As for "Better Times", it's not a great Rhinoceros album, but it still is a good album on it's own merits. Hats off to whoever decided to reissue these classics!

2 previous reviews one good the, other not, which is correct? Well I bought this awful cd on the strength of the favourable review. BIG mistake. The first Rhinocerous album was great, but oh how they lost it big time. Satin Chickens is the sound of a band in the studio with no idea what to do. Most songs start off with the drummer or guitarist tapping out a basic beat and the others joining in, sometimes you get a jam, others a mess. There is no structure, just messing around. Obviously the band was virtually done, they didnt want to be there and were just going through the motions. Better times is even worse. Awful funk type shout alongs desperately trying to raise some enthusiasm, but it is all in vain.
These should have stayed in the vault, they really are as bad as you can imagine. Do yourself a favour, if you need any Rhinocerous stuff get the first album, but please, please avoid these, I am telling you for your own good :>)

This CD compiles Rhinoceros's second and third albums into one completely unnecessary release. Their second alb (Satin Chickens) was a very weak rehash of their debut; their third alb (Better Times Are Coming) featured a stripped-down band with only a few of the original members left and bears almost no resemblence to the original group's music. Forget this CD and get their fine first one and you'll have everything you need by this band.