Vol. 1-Lost 1967 Album Rarities

Kingston Trio | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 18, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B000QUU2N4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 1.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,427 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, October 30, 2007

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GRJ (Puyallup, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vol. 1-Lost 1967 Album Rarities (Audio CD)

To begin with, I have been a Kingston Trio fan for probably 45 years - a bit too young to catch the first releases of albums from "the Guard Years" but right at the beginning of "the Stewart Years". There is no question that the Kingston Trio was a great act and could be wonderful artists. They were great entertainers in concert - a little naughty at times but never vulgar, just a lot of fun. And anyone who has ever heard their rendition of "The First Time" (New Frontier album) knows they could produce 1st class music - no one could sing a love song better than Bob Shane. When my daughter got married, we danced the father-daughter dance to "Turn Around" (Time To Think album) - a cherished memory.

However, that said, "The Lost 1967 Album" does not deliver. First of all, the album is more of a compilation of solo pieces than it is "Trio" music. Secondly, few of the takes seem inspired; they seem lethargic. That isn't to say everything is bad. Bob Shane's rendition of "Don't Make Promises" is okay and John Stewart's "Darcy Farrow" is the same, although it doesn't hold a candle to the late John Denver's version of "Darcy..."

All in all, I was very disappointed. I was looking for some good takes. For example, some years ago when "The NEW Kingston Trio" album was released "The Lost Masters", I felt there was some junk on it but also some really good songs which made getting the CD worthwhile. I did not feel that way about this "1967" album. Like their recent release of "The Final Concert", I felt both were cynical and apathetic.

Although I am still a fan and have been blessed by many hours of listening enjoyment, I was very disappointed in these releases.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed bag, January 5, 2008

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Jay Wilson "Retired CPD" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vol. 1-Lost 1967 Album Rarities (Audio CD)

As others, I've been a Trio fan since the early 60s, and thought this would be a great collections. HOwever, this gets off to a terrible start. I think the recording of Love Me Not Tomorrow sounds like it was made in a garage, with them keeping the first take. If there is anything on this album that should have been thrown away, this is it. (It was considerably better by We Five.) However, I think after this the album does take off with some really good cuts. Dolphin is one of the best on there, and I enjoy Nashville Cats also. If I can just get back the first cut this will be fine. As this is listed as Vol 1 of rarities, I hope that they chose carefully on the next release.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nick, Bob, and John's last studio work of the 1960's, October 25, 2007

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Robert F. Criss (texas, usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vol. 1-Lost 1967 Album Rarities (Audio CD)

This one is mainly for the true fan or to complete a collection. Some interesting takes on popular tunes of the mid-60's. I particularly like "Don't Make Promises". Track 13 sums it all up for the Trio in 1967...times are changing and the heart may not be in it anymore but try and have a good time and don't take yourselves too seriously.