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I was one of the few at the Lounge Axe to see the Ledge's first Midwest show in a long time. He blew my mind. I have yet to hear this CD but I'm sure it is great. The only disadvantage you, as the listener, may have is that you will now be able to witness the "cowboy twist" or the Ledge's striptease at the end of the show. To say the least, he is one hell of an entertainer. His backing band rocked as well. If you'd like pictures of this show or more info, I'd be glad to help.

I first got onto the Legendary Stardust Cowboy back in the early '70's when I came acrossed the 45 recording of Paralyzed/Who's Knocking At My Door which was on Mercury records. It was so great that I went back and bought six more copies for my friends. Though his music is different, the power and intensity is unequalled in his style of music. The Ledge is truely a Legened in our time!

The Legendary Stardust Cowboy has a chapter in Irwin Chusid's book "Songs in the Key of Z" also available on Amazon. His newly revamped web site is up at www.stardustcowboy.com. Granted, this music is not for everybody, but his power, vigor, and enthusiasm put this at the top of my chart!

I love raw and primative music. Hasil Adkins, the Shaggs, and the Monks all have treasured spots in my CD wallet. However, this has its moments but is just a bit too primative at times. It's funny every now and than and jaw dropping, but it's just a bit too incoherent. Seeing him live is probably a funner experiance than listening to him. Certainly weird and wild, but not really listenable. If you like the Ledge, you'll like this disc. If you find him to be incoherant and annoying, this will certainly not change your opinion. Not bad by all means, but theres so much better primative music out there you can listen to.

I have been a fan of The Ledge since I was first introduced to "Paralyzed" many years ago. I had no idea that so many other people found The Ledge fascinating and entertaining until recently and I think that is a wonderful thing. Some will find his music confusing or hard to appreciate, but if you can see the beauty of it, it is timeless. I think that I have a complete catalog of Ledge material, but have never seen him live. This CD is the best simulation of that experience available. The band is great and The Ledge is in fine form, featuring not only brilliant vocalizations, but excellent trumpet work (the solo on "Paralyzed" is still one of the most entertaining bits of musical genius in history).

Standouts include not only the very up-tempo version of "Ghost riders In The Sky" to open the show, but also (of course) "Paralyzed", and "Standing In A Trashcan (Thinking Of You)". The sound quality is good, and the audience is very enthusiastic.

The Ledge isn't for everybody, but if you like borderline insanity in a live Psychobilly act, this CD can't be beat!

Got this totally on accident..and I gotta tell you..WOW! I mean we have all heard Johnny Cash's 'Ghost Riders in the Sky', but not quite like this my friends. Follow that up with 'Paralyzed' and you will be anything but, you'll want to dust off them boots and find the seediest[]bar you can!

This is unreal, had no clue about the band or anything and though, gee, this is very psychobilly inn't? Well, shut my mouth...it's the GODFATHER of psychobilly y'all!

Amazing flurry of steel guitars and a wailin' footstompin; good time...wish I'd been there! Here's the added bonus...a back up band consisting of Dead Kennedy members?

Honestly, buy this....take it home, crack open a Lone star and cross over into this light becuase..truly, all are welcome.

PSST...incidentally, this is where Bowie got his Ziggy persona idea...pass it on!

YEE HAW!

This is awful. The band is okay, but Ledge is just downright terrible! Ledge has as much musical talent as a turkey pot pie and to buy this CD would be enough to warrant a straight jacket. A friend of mine at work has it and we listened to it a few times and I get nauseous every time. All Ledge does is stand up there and scream nonsensical lyrics into the mic. It's ridiculous. Don't buy, spend your money on some tropical fish instead.

...it's "The Ledge." Having grown up in the S.F. Bay Area, and having been exposed to "Retro-rocket Back To Earth" at an early age and having seen "The Ledge" lurking around Streetlight Records in San Jose, I can honsetly say that you aren't missing much here. The Ledge is as awful as he's always been. The Godfather of psychobilly? Hardly. You want to go for the genuine article, get ANYTHING by Hasil Adkins. He is/was the epitome of the "psycho" in billy (if you are going to stick with that term anyway). The Ledge is a clear-cut example of someone ripping off Hasil. Too bad there are those who know what a hack The Ledge actually is. You want something that is quality? Get ANYTHING by Ronnie Dawson.

At any rate, do yourself a favor and avoid this one. It bl*ws as badly as The Ledge himself.