Mr Hollywood Jr (Bonus CD) (Dig) [Extra tracks, Original recording remastered]

Michael Penn | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Label: Sony Legacy
• ASIN: B000NJISHA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,012 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Walter Reed

2. Denton Road

3. Room 712, The Apache

4. Pretending

5. The Transistor

6. Mary Lynn

7. 18 September

8. The Television Set Waltz

9. You Know How

10. A Bad Sign

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Walter Reed [Live][#]

2. A Bad Sign [Live][#]

3. Denton Road [Live][#]

4. I Can Tell [Live][#]

5. Me Around [Live][#]

6. O.K. [Live][#]

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you have the original release, you need this album!, April 17, 2007

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Jill McAlester (Lawrence, KS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr Hollywood Jr (Bonus CD) (Dig) (Audio CD)

I own the original release of "Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947," and if you've read my review of that album, you know what a big fan I am of Michael Penn's work and of this album in particular. This remastered version makes a great thing even better.

The second disc is also full of gems recorded live during Michael Penn's September 2005 appearance on KCRW's radio show "Morning Becomes Eclectic." Pared down to elegant simplicity, the live versions of these songs are not to be missed. My personal favorite on this disc is his poignant "I Can Tell," which takes on a completely different character than the version released on the album "Resigned."

The KCRW recordings were not included with the original release of "Mr. Hollywood, Jr. 1947," so in and of themselves they make this album worth having, even if you already own the original. The remastered album itself is just the icing on the cake.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real gem!, July 19, 2007

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Capite Ruber (Cincinnati, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mr Hollywood Jr (Bonus CD) (Dig) (Audio CD)

Looking for well constructed songs with melodical & lyrical hooks? This is it! I cant say enough good things about this album! Michael Penn's albums just keep getting better and better as he goes.. This CD has all the trimmings and musicianship to keep you coming back for numerous listens!

Do yourself a favor and buy this CD. With the added disk of live(acoustic) material you can hear Michael raw and in top form! This without a doubt the best CD I have bought in the past 10 years!

4.0 out of 5 stars Penn excells with "MHJ"., October 6, 2011

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Misha - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Mr Hollywood Jr (Bonus CD) (Dig) (Audio CD)

Michael Penn is a ridiculously underrated talent. "Mr Hollywood Jr." is not his best record; that would be "Resigned". But it's awfully good. Penn does not hide his affection for The Beatles; it permeates everything he does. But Penn has some real rock muscle, combined with pop sensibilities. That's a rare combination and Penn has mastered it, here.