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Seed

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A stark contrast to One By One, this really does sound like Agents live. Maybe that's because this is a predominantly live disc! Ya think? :) Sultans Of Swing is an improvement (!) on the original Dire Straits studio version, Pin Up Girl has outstanding vocals, and John Brown is one of the more stellar tracks on the soon-to-be-released Needle And Thread album. The only thing wrong with this disc is that it leaves you hanging for more; it's only an EP. But then, isn't that what EPs are supposed to do?

There is one word that sums up this EP: badass. I agree w/reviewer and longtime AGR fan, Brian Pace, that their cover of "Sultans of Swing" exceeds the original itself and, additionally, was always a heavily requested favorite at their shows. "John Brown" and "Alaska" showcase some of their best lyrics, "Pin-Up Girl" is simply smokin', and "Smiling Up the Frown" provides a softer, romantic edge. Furthermore, "Alaska" is a song about preserving our natural habitats (presumably the area around the NAWR - Nat. Artic Wildlife Refuge), "John Brown" is about the famous (or infamous, depending on how you look at) abolitionist rebel, and "Pin-Up" serenades a porn star. Despite the fact that this band is no longer together, this EP is highly recommended.

Seed is an excellent EP and the most focused Agents of Good Roots album. Unlike their major label (RCA) debut, One by One, Seed actually sounds like Agents. The five tracks here are all excellent, with the highlight probably being "John Brown," a track from the upcoming studio album "Needle and Thread." The cover of Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing" demonstrates how this band can take a cover song and put their own touch on it. Agents' version is not better or worse than the original, but different.

Even though this EP only has 5 songs on it, there is an enhanced component (which plays equally well on both macs and pcs), which includes the video for "Come On" (from One by One) as well as a video documentary on the making of Needle and Thread.

"Seed" is definately worth the purchase price.