Since There Were Circles (Reis) [Enhanced, Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered]

Bob Lind | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks, Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Rpm Records UK
• ASIN: B000HXDXK4
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,767 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

A rare and sought after album (around $200 on recent search) this the first time the album has been reissued, and is enhanced by the inclusion of four bonus tracks being supplied directly by Bob. (trivia note these tracks are being mixed, and the album re-mastered by Lind's present near neighbor in Florida, Aerovon Tom Hartman.) First time reissue, first time on CD. Well known writer of international hit Elusive Butterfly. One of the '60s US folk rock troubadours. Includes 4 bonus tracks. Includes performances by luminaries the Dillards and Gene Clark. Reissue co-produced with Bob Lind.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coolest yet!!, January 30, 2007

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James E. Hoover "Jamie Hoover" (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Since There Were Circles (Reis) (Audio CD)

There's a certain sound in a young man's voice that just comes out effortlessly when he must feel he's on top of the world-and understands it all completely. "Since There Were Circles" on RPM Records in the UK is one of those magical records for me. The confidence from Bob's vocal delivery just leaps off this disc, with all his different twists and turns from his earlier also-wonderful discs. He's playing with his brightness and tone a lot-which is great new stuff to me--and I've never heard his delivery be so relaxed and easy sounding-like silk. I would place this record up next to Elvis Costello's "Imperial Bedroom" as far as how it strikes me as I listen to it-like the artist is there to serve no one but himself-which is the way it should be-(at least according to me!) This record also has such a cool, dry recording sound-very 70's and "in your face". Even the strings and horns (wonderful arrangements!) are nice and dry-like a Don Dixon approach. Bob is also completely unconcerned about the usual abab cdcd rhyme scheme in 99% of all recorded music. He does rhyme-but only....when he wants to. He serves no master. This is definitely the "coolest" record of Bob's-to date-and I personally know there is more to come. I've heard it....

Did I mention the packaging is great too? A nice big fold-out with lots of interesting liners and comments from Bob. Also-the bonus cuts are all top shelf. No filler, whatsoever. Great pictures too! It has the very best version of "San Francisco Woman" I've heard yet.

Bob is no one-hit wonder-he's all over the map, if you ask me.

Jamie Hoover 1/30/07 *****

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The world is still a "B" movie, April 20, 2007

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Photomic - See all my reviews

This review is from: Since There Were Circles (Reis) (Audio CD)

WOW!!!! I am VERY happy to have this on CD! It really is a great album. I thought Bob was an excellent song writer from his earlier work, but this album just solidifies his talent. It is a very sad album. His first 2 albums (Don't be concerned & Photographes and feelings) were on the sad side, but there was a sense of hope. Since there were circles....Is boarder line angry at times. You really feel what his state of mind was at that point while listening to it, which is a great example of Bob's talent. This album reminds me of John Phillips' Wolf King of LA album. Not the sound, but the tone and the mood. It seems like people had high hopes for things in the 60's and by the 70's all of the good intentions and high spirits were just gone. Or maybe the rock & roll lifestyle just caught up to everyone & everyone burnt out. I don't know, I wasn't there but I am glad that the music was.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A hidden gem from the early 70's, January 13, 2010

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This review is from: Since There Were Circles (Reis) (Audio CD)

I heard about this album reading about it years ago, but could never find it. My dad had his world pacific albums I played them to death when I was a kid and have been hooked on Lind's stuff ever since. So when I heard from Bob's website that is was released I quickly ordered it here and sat down to listen from beginning to end to include the bonus tracks and just one word, Superb! The album flows and is as good as anything that came out at that time period. Bob Lind has a way with lyrics, he has an uncanny way of explaining or comparing something in nature to an event or place or vice verse, his songs always get me to think afterwards and his playing is top notch. Hope to see him play live someday. Highly recommended!