Customer Reviews

First Under Wire

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'First Under the Wire' is a very consistent and pleasing record. Assuming you like the LRB sound (I do, very much -- but they inspire loathing in some, a mystery to me unless those people hate melody, killer harmonies, and strong songwriting). I find it to be essentially a reworking of their previous album 'Sleepercatcher', with lots of 'matching' tracks. Cool Change=Sanity's Side, The Rumor=Shut Down Turn Off, Middle Man=Light of Day etc. That's not a problem for me though, because I love Sleepercatcher. I have to take issue with the reviewer who panned Mistress Of Mine, though... I think it's one of Glenn Shorrock's finest moments.

Definitely one of LRB's high points.

I have been looking for this album in CD form since my turntable died and never could. This is one of my all time favorites and I was devistated when I couldn't listen to it. It brings back some very pleasant memories and I always long for them when I hear this great album. I hope everyone gets a chance to listen to the great vocal qualities of the members of LRB. They blend in a way few bands ever have. The words of Cool Change are powerful and speak of a point in my life when I knew it really was time for a change. What a great album!

i can't believe that this album not reissued yet. capitol records must be out of there heads not to put this classic album on cd, with all these killer tracks on both sides i'm scratching my head in amazement that they deleted it in the first place, if you can find it , it's worth the $ to get it. i do hope it will get reissued someday with the catchy harmories & guitar work it's winner . highly recommended!

First Under the Wire reached number 8 on the Billboard charts and was LRBs highest selling US album,but not their best effort.It does have some very good tracks,like the Grammy nominated "Lonesome Loser,Cool Change"and the Beeb Birtles track "By My Side",but "Mistress of Mine" will not go down as their best vocal effort.Still,a good album from the band.

"First Under the Wire" #10 (1979).
4th studio release. Get this back in print, great pop-rock and the harmonies are amazing. Great tracks in, "Lonesome Loser", #6, "The Rumour", "Cool Change", #10, "It's Not A Wonder", #79, the great "Hard Life" and "Man On The Run".

This version is an excellent japanese reissue of the original, as it was in 1979 (no bonus tracks, no nothing else).
Quality sound is pretty good ( I don't want to repeat excellent!!!... ).
Booklet is complete with lyrics (in English), preface and info in japanese.
Excellent album. If rating could have 1+star, I'd rate it so!