Review: Featuring three complete sets recorded for BBC Radio One’s “In Concert” series between 1972 and 1975, along with a further ten session tracks recorded for sounds of the 70s, John Peel and Bob Harris, two tracks recorded live in 1976 for Radio Trent and the band’s set at Reading Festival in 1983. All tracks remastered from the original master tapes with an illustrated book with extensive essay with photographs. Formed in 1968, Man earned well deserved praise for a series of wonderful albums issued between 1969 and 1976. Their US West Coast influenced sound also gained them a loyal following on the live circuit where their instrumental prowess was given room to shine. Initially enjoying success in Germany, by 1972 Man had begun to enjoy success in Britain and from 1972 they recorded a series of acclaimed sessions and live concerts for BBC Radio One, had a BBC TV documentary made about them and appeared on the influential TV series The Old Grey Whistle Test. With ever changing line-ups throughout the 1970s, Man disbanded in 1976 after a farewell concert at The Roundhouse in London (a location of some of their legendary concerts). They reformed in 1983, appearing at The Reading Festival that year and would go on to record a further series of excellent albums and undertake extensive touring. The set is completed by an illustrated booklet featuring a new essay, this release captures various line-ups of Man at their finest and is a truly special collection by a wonderful band. — cherryred
Track List:
CD1: BBC RADIO ONE “IN CONCERT” 20th January 1972 1. Spunk Rock (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 20 January 1972) (18:59)
2. Romain (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 20 January 1972) (9:45)
3. The Brazilian Cucumber Meets Deke’s New Nose (Live, BBC Sounds Of The 70s Session, 6 February 1973) (7:14)
4. Life On The Road (Live, BBC Sounds Of The 70s Session, 6 February 1973) (6:55)
CD2: BBC RADIO ONE JOHN PEEL SESSION 18th September 1973 1. A Night In Dad’s Bag (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 18 September 1973) (4:28 )
2. Ain’t Their Fight (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 18 September 1973) (7:09)
3. C’mon (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 September 1973) (15:35)
4. Bananas (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 September 1973) (13:40)
5. God Gave Us Turtles (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 27 February 1974) (5:13)
6. Romain (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 27 February 1974) (8:02)
7. Blown Away (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 27 February 1974) (6:54)
CD3: BBC RADIO ONE JOHN PEEL SESSION 31st October 1974 1. Many Are Called, But Few Get Up (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 31 October 1974) (10:48 )
2. Hard Way To Die (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 31 October 1974) (5:52)
3. Day And Night (Live, BBC John Peel Session, 31 October 1974) (4:19)
4. 7171 551 (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (11:06)
5. Hard Way To Die (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (6:42)
6. Breaking Up Once Again (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (3:36)
7. Day And Night (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (5:04)
8. Someone Is Calling (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (3:03)
9. Many Are Called, But Few Get Up (Live, BBC Radio One In Concert, 21 January 1975) (10:07)
CD4: RADIO TRENT, NOTTINGHAM: LOUGHBOROUGH POLYTECHNIC 28th February 1976 1. Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You (Live, Radio Trent Session, Loughborough Polytechnic, 28 February 1976) (5:26)
2. Born With A Future (Live, Radio Trent Session, Loughborough Polytechnic, 28 February 1976) (7:03)
3. Spunk Rock (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (7:34)
4. C’Mon (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (7:16)
5. Talk About A Morning (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (7:59)
6. The Ride And The View (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (4:52)
7. Asylum (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (5:43)
8. Romain (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (6:04)
9. Bananas (Live, BBC Radio One Friday Rock Show, Reading Festival, 26 August 1983) (7:42)
Media Report: Genre: prog-rock, psychedelic rock
Country: Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK
Format: FLAC
Format/Info: Free Lossless Audio Codec
Bit rate mode: Variable
Channel(s): 2 channels
Sampling rate: 44.1 KHz
Bit depth: 16 bits
Compression mode: Lossless
Writing library: libFLAC 1.2.1 (UTC 2007-09-17)
