Man Overboard / The Other One [Import]

Bob Welch | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 7, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Edsel Records UK
• ASIN: B00000607V
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,168 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Other One: Rebel Rouser

2. The Other One: Love Came 2X

3. The Other One: Watch The Animals

4. The Other One: Straight Up

5. The Other One: Hideaway

6. The Other One: Future Games

7. The Other One: Oneonone

8. The Other One: Don't Let Me Fall

9. The Other One: Spanish Dancers

10. The Other One: Old Man Of 17

11. Man Overboard: Man Overboard

12. Man Overboard: Justine

13. Man Overboard: Nightmare

14. Man Overboard: B666

15. Man Overboard: Don' t Rush The Good Things

16. Man Overboard: The Girl Can' t Stop

17. Man Overboard: Jealous

18. Man Overboard: Fate Decides

19. Man Overboard: Reason

20. Man Overboard: Those Days Are Gone

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fate Decides, July 11, 2000

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J. Collins "Paradise Bar & Grill" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Man Overboard / The Other One (Audio CD)

This second "two in one" CD (the other being for "French Kiss" and "Three Hearts") completes the reissue of Bob Welch's solo catalog on Capitol Records. While it isn't as seamless or solid as the first compilation, it has many tuneful and fascinating moments.

"The Other One" was released in '79, roughly nine months after "Three Hearts." The difference between the two albums is fairly profound; where "Three..." was a collection of straightforward Pop-Rock tunes geared for radio/danceclub play, "The Other One" is a more introspective album that ups the Rock quotient at the expense of sweet melodies and vocal harmonies. The results are mildly captivating, if not always successful.

The first single (and lead-off cut), "Rebel Rouser" is a fairly traditional rock number though the massing of guitar lines never sinks the production. "Watch The Animals" supplements moody, atmospheric music with an apropos lyric about premonition and danger. Guitarist Todd Sharp contributes "Hideaway," a short but satisfying rock ditty custom made for FM radio. The remake of (Fleetwood Mac's) "Future Games" is a remarkable improvement over the original; Welch's understated reading and gorgeous arrangement is so appealing that you'll hardly notice half the original lyrics are missing.

"Oneonone" is a spirited instrumental that features Roger Voudouris on accoustic guitar. "Don't Let Me Fall," the album's second (unsuccessful) single has a pleasant minor key melody, but Welch's crooned vocals and the AM radio-contempo sound are lackluster. "Old Man Of 17" closes "The Other One" on a wistful note and a thoughtful lyric.

"Man Overboard," released in the Fall of '80, has a much broader appeal, between the universal sentiments of the lyrics and the Rock/New Wave production. Despite the anti-conspicuous consumption theme of the title track, this isn't so much a concept album as it is a period piece. The addition of synthesizer fills and Marty Jourard's (The Motels) incendiary saxophone playing gives Welch's original songs a big push in the right direction.

The focus on Rock guitar is softened slightly, so that the Pop appeal of these melodies isn't lost in the mix. "Justine," "Nightmare," and "Reason" are fairly direct Rock tunes, unfailingly catchy. "B666" is an adventurous track, like an excerpt from a Rock theater show or a Hammer horror film. "The Girl Can't Stop" is the brightest highlight in this album, combining a (slightly cliche) tale of Hollywood sellout with a dynamic rhythm track and razor-sharp instrumentation. The only two clunkers here are the failed single, "Don't Rush The Good Things," and the unconvincing/apathetic album closer, "Those Days Are Gone."

Welch definitely had the right idea when it came to releasing albums...that is, the shorter the time between releases the better his chances of fan recognition and success. But perhaps the distinctive sheen of his first two Capitol albums was wearing on him; some critics regarded those efforts as little more than Rock Bubblegum. The moody, low-key sound of "The Other One" failed to give Welch a memorable hit, and for all it's adventurous arrangements, "Man Overboard" nearly sank without a trace. The transition between these two albums on one CD is quite noticeable, though not particularly jarring. Despite some well-considered and/or moving performances on "The Other One," the real reason to buy this CD is "Man Overboard." The latter album has the feel of a "comeback" record, in which Welch pulls out all the stops to put forth his take on (then) contemporary Rock and New Wave.

This CD is a 50-50 choice for music fans who are unfamiliar with Welch, or who only know him from his days with Fleetwood Mac. Longtime fans should feel relatively assured that this CD is a requisite addition to their music library.

-Mic

4.0 out of 5 stars Man Overboard and The Other One (nice 2-fer)., November 16, 2011

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ScottE (Kansas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Man Overboard / The Other One (Audio CD)

"The Other One" (1979) #105
Released late 1979, "The Other One", has some good tracks in, "Rebel Rouser", the single "Love Came 2X", nice little title Bob! His Fleetwood Mac cover "Future Games" and "Spanish Dancers". Not as compelling as his first 2 solo's, but it has some good moments. ***1/2.

"Man Overboard" (1980) #162
Bob's 4th solo "Man Overboard", is fairly strong, you get, The great title track, "Nightmare", "Justine", "B666", "The Girl Can't Stop", the single "Don't Rush The Good Things" and "Those Days Are Gone". 31 years later still one of Bob's best. ****.

0 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Took a while to get, January 12, 2009

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Mike "Mike" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Man Overboard / The Other One (Audio CD)

I bought this CD for one song that can't be bought or downloaded anywhere. I loved it as a kid. Didn't get the CD for over 3 weeks for some reason. The rest of the CD's music content should be labeled "See Bob Welsh's Career Slide" - pretty mediocre. But hey, there's my one song and it's great.