Nazz Nazz/Nazz III: The Fungo Bat Sessions [IMPORT]

Nazz

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: June 20, 2006
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Castle Music UK
• ASIN: B0001WPSF4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #165,688 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Two CD digitally remastered and expanded edition of the legendary 1968 album by The Nazz featuring Todd Rundgren! Initially intended as a two LP set called Fungo Bat, it was eventually released as a single album called Nazz Nazz.. The left over tracks were eventually re-worked and released as Nazz 3. This double disc set includes all the tracks originally intended for the double album and more. 42 tracks. Castle. 2006.

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5.0 out of 5 stars SORRY STEWKEY!, December 17, 2006

By	J. D. Karp "The Traveling Thumb" (Philly PA -home of the tunafish hoagie) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here in Philadelphia (home of the tuna fish hoagie), Todd Rundgren is considered to be a hometown hero. And...I don't think it would be unfair to classify Mr. Rundgren as an 'East Coast' Brian Wilson in regard to Runt's writing/arrangement/production talents. NAZZ was huge in Philly!
This new double CD contains NAZZ's second album, their third album, and many unreleased out-takes, demos, alternate versions and mono mixes! There is also a nice fold-out poster with great photos of the band, record sleeves and thorough liner notes by David Wells.
Now for the apology... I've always thought of NAZZ as Todd Rundgren's back-up band. After listening to these tracks it becomes so apparent that Todd's vocal's sound like a second-rate impression of lead singer Stewkey. STEWKEY IS THE REAL SOUND OF THE NAZZ!
Drummer Thom Mooney is absolutely incredible! He's was no head banging, hard rock idiot. Mr. Mooney was so adroit at nuances and leading, as well as following the music. In comparison to today's rock drummer with their monster kits; Mooney makes his small kit produce every kind of percussion sound imaginable.
Now in my opinion, most people can only detect a horrendous bass player. When a good or great bass player is doing his job, we are more focused on the guitarist, the lead singer or the drummer. Carson Van Osten was such a fine bassist that he was the foundation of the NAZZ. Van Osten and Thom Mooney may be the most under-rated rhythm section in all of rockdom. Stewkey, YOU should be in the Rock & Roll hall of fame!
If you want to hear great music pick this package up! I guarantee that you'll be knocked-out by NAZZ.