Bewitched

Andy Summers, Robert Fripp, Andy Summers & Robert Fripp | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 21, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: A&M
• ASIN: B000002GGS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #44,331 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese reissue of their 1984 compilation, that's out-of-print in the U.S., is packaged in a miniature LP sleeve & limited to 5,000 pieces. A&M. 2002. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Starts off weakly, but gets stronger, July 21, 2004

By 

Chris Alberding (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bewitched (Audio CD)

I've had this album in my collection for a few years, buying it because largely I'm a fan of the other Fripp and Summers album, "I Advance Masked." When I first listened to it back then, I immediately wrote it off--much as other reviewers here have--because the opening tracks do sound very dated and sound as if they've been done over very primitive drum machines.

But I've kept the album because I'm a fan of Crimson and because of the sheer force of Fripp's personality, which has always interested me and is certainly one of the more unusual among rock musicians. (If you want a peek into his world, check out his diary at www.disciplineglobalmobile.com).

So, I put the CD in again today and, after getting through the initial track, "Parade," found a lot to like about it. You can hear of lot of Discipline-era Crimson in some of the tracks, which feature guitar counterpoint underneath some instantly recognizable Fripp jagged solos. Plus, the album gains more depth (and space) as it moves along--the textures thin out and facilitate a more contemplative mood. A lot of this comes from Summers' influence, which I find interesting in comparison to his work with the Police.

Anyway, since this album is out of print, check for it in used bins and give it a try. And then give it another.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a Good Disc, January 6, 2005

By 

W. T Hale (Woodland Park, Co) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bewitched (Audio CD)

Yes, this is more Summers than Fripp. However, don't sell Andy Summers short. His post Police work has been exceptional and couldn't be further from the style of The Police. He's an excellent jazz and progressive guitarist. If you don't like experimental/new age/techno type of music. What did you buy it for? It certainly is as interesting as Fripp's soundscape stuff. I'd say give a listen and judge for yourself.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Summers with some interesting Fripp popping in, July 31, 2002

By 

N. Caine (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Bewitched (Audio CD)

As the liner notes (on the album I own) indicate, Bewitched consists mostly of Summers' work and compositions, due to Fripp not having the time in his schedule to join Summers for the work. For Fripp fans, expect an album more along the lines of "Fripp shows up and adds some interesting accompaniment and a few solos." For Fripp fans and collectors, the album has interesting points, but it's a step down from I Advance Masked, and not in the same ballpark as Fripp's contributions to, say, Another Green World or Scary Monsters.