Every Dog Has His Day [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]

Let's Active

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2003)
• Original Release Date: November 11, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Collector's Choice
• ASIN: B0000AQVE9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,409 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Mitch turned over most of the production chores over to John Leckie on this 1988 album, and the result was the hardest-rocking Let’s Active record of them all, but one still retaining Easter’s whimsical and wonderful songwriting touch. Includes both the original, Easter-produced versions as well as new bonus, Leckie-produced versions of 'Sweepstakes Winner' and 'Bad Machinery'; Every Dog Has His Day; Horizon; Orpheus in Hades Lounge; Mr. Fool; Ten Layers Down; Too Bad; Night Train; Forty Years; I Feel Funny', and 'Terminate'. A 'Collectors’ Choice Music' exclusive!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's in a Name?, January 5, 2006

By	A.B. (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I grew up in Winston-Salem, so Let's Active were hometown heroes of mine. From what I've heard, and choose to believe, the name Let's Active comes from a mis-translation of "Let's Get Physical," seen (presumably by a member of the band) on a Japanese t-shirt written "Let's Active." So the band name, like the music it produced, is genius. This was their swan song and is probably their most "rock" album. "Big Plans. .." should have been their first commercial success and this should have been their "sell-out" follow-up. And maybe in some alternate (better) universe, it was. If you want to learn where a whole bunch of today's hip bands were weened, check out Let's Active. It may take a few listens to get into Mitch Easter's unique (original) vocal stylings, but you cannot deny the rock.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars umm...., November 3, 2005

By	RobO (Burlington, Vermont) - See all my reviews

Let's Active is a fantastic band name. Sorry I just had to say that. I've had this album since I was in my late teens and the older I get the more I realize how much this particular song writing technique has influenced me. Mitch crafts tight cohesive arrangements that feel like an amusment park ride designed for both thrills and contemplation. Great american rock and roll.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Suprising Gem, June 24, 2005

By	XraySpex - See all my reviews

Let's Active is a stupid band name. Why anyone would name a band to insure commercial failure I don't know, but they are a decent band and this album in particular is a great listen. Every song works well and they even rock out at times. If you are looking for an undiscovered pleasure this album is highly recommended.