No Second Chance / Lines

Charlie (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Renaissance
• ASIN: B000005NNG
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,393 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great music ruined by a bad recording, July 27, 2000

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"peanutsdad" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Second Chance / Lines (Audio CD)

I have no way of knowing what sources were used for this CD, all I know is they shouldn't have bothered. Like others, I was psyched to see these albums released on CD. Unfortunately the sound quality of the recording makes this CD unlistenable. Lines far worse than No Second Chance. Think dirty (pun unintended) record recorded through a blanket. There is a new greatest hits that was just released that may be of higher quality. Pick up a used LP and old turntable if you want to hear these songs without cringing. A real let down.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER HORRENDOUS "RE-MASTER" by Renaissance, October 22, 2006

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charlie bear "Music Maven" (Big Sky Country) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Second Chance / Lines (Audio CD)

This is probably the second best of the CHARLIE albums but once again that notorious label RENAISSANCE has ruined it!
This is one sorry mess sonically. This label would be wise to fire all their existing "techs" in their so-called studio's and replace them with some people who have a clue.
As is, LINES sounds like it was dubbed from an old cassette on a 1975 Montgomery Wards cassette player.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars quality or nostalgic appeal?, September 3, 2006

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Scott B. Saul "opinionated, yet truthful, mu... (COOPER CITY, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Second Chance / Lines (Audio CD)

I will always have a place in my heart for this band because it reminds me of growing up in Chicago in the 1970's. Progressive radio staitions like WXRT would play bands on the fringe (like Charlie!)

They never became popular although their albums were always prominently displayed in record stores because they featured such hot, hot girls on the album covers. It was a good gimmick (just ask Roxy Music).

"Lines" I think, was their standout work.

The best song "She loves to be in love" did receive a little airplay. Other good songs off of the cd are "LA Dreamer", "Lifes So Cruel" and "I like to Rock and Roll". "Watching TV" is enjoyable because of references to (for the time) contemporary tv shows. A younger listener will have no idea as to the mention of those shows.

Charlie was made up of studio musicians. They had the chops but the songs did lack the a certain degree of heart and soul of a conventional band. Their music is in the same vein as mellow Steely Dan.

The music is certainly of fine quality but I do not think that anyone unfamiliar will be turned on to this group. If you are a 40 something, avid music fan that tried different music when you were young, then this will be very nostalgic since I am sure that the albums have been out of print for decades.

When I listen to this cd, I do not know if I dig the music or if it just makes me feel 16 again. You always will have an affinity for music from your youth!