Somethin's Happening [Original recording remastered]

Peter Frampton | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1974
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: A&M Super Budget
• ASIN: B00004WJFN
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,362 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese only remastered SHM-CD (Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players) pressing packaged in a paper sleeve. Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A sentimental favorite, August 22, 2000

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Hank (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somethin's Happening (Audio CD)

Despite the muddy production and the often world-weary lyrics (the latter possibly attributed to Pete's shaky financial status at the time of the recording), this album will always find a place in this boomer's heart. The playing is still inspired, and the infamous talk-box makes its rudimentary debut here, albeit tagged a "guitar synthesizer" in the original liner notes. While "Camel" was sonically superior and more upbeat, "Somethin's Happening" indicated Pete's growth as an artist, and foreshadowed what was to come on "Frampton", and that other live record which you may have heard. I saw him during the "Comes Alive" tour, and it amazes me to this day how much of the enthusiasm and musicianship transferred to vinyl (that's the format we used to get our music on). Of course, I'm just thrilled that after 20+ years I can finally listen to this, as well as the others, without stem and seed residue in the grooves. Check out "Live in Detroit" and you'll see that all Pete has lost over the years is bit of hair.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every song is great, February 1, 2001

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Jeff Peterson (Elk Grove Village, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somethin's Happening (Audio CD)

I was lucky enough to be turned on to Frampton's music before FCA came out and this was my favorite studio effort. There's a bit of anger in his voice on some tracks and his guitar playing is multi-layered and excellent. Golden Goose, Magic Moon, and Underhand 3 of my favorite Frampton songs of all time and the rhythm section here is probably the best he ever had, very tight and funky. Nice keyboard work too. Very musical and energetic effort.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Somethin's Happening All Over Again (Deja Vu?), December 6, 2000

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Rokgod1 "njlee" (Old Bridge, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Somethin's Happening (Audio CD)

When FCA came out, I was 16 and had already been playing guitar for ten years. The Beatles hooked me into RNR when I saw them on Sullivan. Frampton's sense of melody, both as a writer and guitar player hooked me once again. Somethin's Happening was the next Frampton album I bought after the live album. Although it is a great stand alone record (albiet less than perfect production) his talents shine through. But I almost wish I heard FCA *after* the studio albums, because the live versions of his songs are so damn incredible. I absolutely love the aural setting for "Waterfall".