Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides & Lost Grooves

The Psychedelic Furs | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1994)
• Original Release Date: October 25, 1994
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000029JQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,363 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides & Lost Grooves

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Beautiful Chaos", December 12, 2003

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This review is from: Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides & Lost Grooves (Audio CD)

Casual fans of the Psychedelic Furs will probably want to pass on B-sides and Lost Grooves for the title is exactly what it is. More serious fans or those who want to start getting into the music of the Furs will appreciate this collection. With rare tracks and remixes from 1982-88, there is not one filler or inferior song in the bunch. All the non-LP B-sides are more than album worthy and the remixes are excellent. Even the 7:20 "Shock" remix is worth one's time. The live version of "No Easy Street" is wonderful.

To me, the real gems are the B-sides which start off this CD. "Aeroplane" (B-side to "Love My Way") is the epitome of the "beautiful chaos" of which Arthur Levy writes in the informative CD booklet. "Birdland" (B-side to "All That Money Wants") is as good as most of the tracks on any Furs album. "New Dream" (from the "Heartbreak Beat" 12") is a nice, lounge-sounding song. My favorite, however, is "Badman" (from the promo "Should God Forget" 12"). "Badman" is a haunting rocker that is one of the best Furs songs I have ever heard. Finally, this CD was put together with much care, with release dates and sources for each track and a nice 7-page article.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it, July 5, 2005

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trainreader (Montclair, N.J.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides & Lost Grooves (Audio CD)

I always approach "B-Side" and rarities albums with a certain degree of skepticism, wondering why the songs weren't included on the original studio albums. However, on this album, it is quite clear that the answer to that question is they should have been. The Cure-like "Badman" is a superb song, I really don't know why the band couldn't find room for it somewhere. I also like "Aeroplane," "Birdland," and the uncharacteristic "I Don't Want to be Your Shadow." The Furs version of "Mack the Knife," has to be one of the most unusual covers of a standard ever made.

As far as the alternative cuts go, I honestly believe that the dance version of "Goodbye" is better than the original. The other alternative versions are quite listenable, although the eight minute version of "Heartbreak Beat," one of the bands best songs, seems excessive. "No Easy Street" is energized in this live version, and offers solid proof that the Furs were not only a great studio band. In conclusion, all those who consider themselves Psychedelic Furs fans, should have this album.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Angels Don't Cry" makes it worth it ..., March 19, 2001

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This review is from: Here Came The Psychedelic Furs: B-Sides & Lost Grooves (Audio CD)

Unlike *real* albums you can't listen to it cohesively in one listen as it is really a collection of songs from live tracks to remixes and oddities. Most songs are just different versions that would cater to the dnce or remix enthusiasts. But the real gem here is "Angels Don't Cry". This version is much better than the Midnight To Midnight version and this song is one of their best tunes, musically speaking. I don't know why this wasn't as well-promoted as a single as the other Furs songs. This is right up there with other Furs classics. Considering the cheap price of this CD, imagine you are buying an Angels Don't Cry single with all these bonus tracks. Then it will be worth it for you ...