A Last Fling With Decadence & Democracy

Joe Rossi | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The Orchard
• ASIN: B00000K4JJ
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,288,023 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Psychedelic, March 22, 2007

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Michael E. Rogers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Last Fling With Decadence & Democracy (Audio CD)

After hearing the songs "Brainflower" and "Love Her Like the Rain", I was a bit hooked on Joe Rossi's music. I had purchased the album for a reasonable price, and definitely do not regret this purchase.

The whole album is a treat. This is definitely a strong throw back to the days of acid rock. While Joe has a voice similar to Jim Morrison, there really is no 100% solid correlation between his music and The Door's music, but rather vague relations.

In my opinion Brainflower is the highlight of the album. Constant ripping guitar work, an upbeat groovy organ and Joe's strong vocals offer a really awesome song that I truly believe could have been a smash hit 40 years ago.

All in all there really are no weak points on this album, its a steady flow of musical brilliance.

I would recommend this album to anybody who enjoys the groovy rock sound of the 60's, as Joe performs an amazing throwback. This is a must have for any Grateful Dead, The Doors, CCR, The Beatles etc fan.

3.0 out of 5 stars surfing into the a psychedelic retro summer.. egads!, March 20, 2005

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Dylan West (Austin Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Last Fling With Decadence & Democracy (Audio CD)

Maybe this is pathetic .. but I like it, as much as I hate it,

because it reminds me of how much I wanted to be like morrison at one point, and yet as purely a fan of morrison, I think my allusions are sickingly blatant to the point of overkill, and the whole thing kind of embarrasses me, but then I listen to it,

and it's like, that's OK.. because even so, it is different. I step outside myself and forgive my over zealousness, and tounge-in-cheek references, and find myself hearing it as though someone just came out with it... and I immediately think Doors.

Most doors fans hate me, and I don't blame them really.. because they

really can be only one Jim Morrison, and he remains someone Igreatly admire, but I'm a different person than I was back when I was growing up and playing music. This music is a part of my past; a tribute to The Doors, The Dead, my friends, music, and history.

5.0 out of 5 stars A chat with a modern day Morrison..., February 23, 2000

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Quemby (Roanoke, Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Last Fling With Decadence & Democracy (Audio CD)

I recieved my copy of "Last Fling" a little over a year ago, since then it hasn't left my cd player. Mr. Rossi has easily become one of my favorite musicians. Listening to the lyrics, the word play and the way the music flows, it was as if i were having a momentary conversation with a modern day Jim Morrison. You can definately see the influences behind his art.

Out of all the songs on the cd, I must admit my favorite is "Love Her Like The Rain". I've never met Mr. Rossi, but it feels as if he's talking straight to me. He is definately a poet, excellent lyricist and deserves more than the 5 stars I can rate for his cd. The only thing that goes through my mind each time I listen to it is, "When's his next album coming out?"

In my opinion I would recommend it to anybody and everybody, as a matter of fact I already have. Friends of mine own the cd as well, plus there's a couple more hoping to get a way to purchase it soon. It's definately something worth looking into!