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East-West
If the Butterfield Blues Band's groundbreaking debut earned the respect of the group's elder influences, this one won over (and guided) the blues boys' psychedelic peers. Highlighted by the 13-minute-plus title track (an Eastern-influenced jam cowritten by guitarist Mike Bloomfield), East-West stretches the boundaries of the blues. It would prod many lesser groups to explore, with generally dreary results, interminable free-flight explorations. But while East-West and a cover of jazzman Cannonball Adderly's "Work Song" ventured in new directions, Paul Butterfield and company remained rooted in solid Chicago blues. East West presents the best of both worlds. --Steve Stolder more
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- Posted: Nov-17-2007
Why you must have this recording
This recording contains what has to be the one of the greatest blues/rock songs of all time. The song is East West which contains some of the greatest music I've ever heard. It is a preview of what the bands later in the 60's will produce and remains one of the finest example of the extended...
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- Posted: Jan-09-2007
Better than ever!
I sampled all tracks and was surprised that I knew all of them since I had never owned it or even heard it in 30 years. Bought it and love it.
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- Posted: Jan-04-2007
YOU ARE BUYING THE RIGHT CD....................
I too had this on vinyl and wore it out 5 times and one listen to "I've got a mind to give up living" will send you out of your head. Maybe this is one of the cd's or of of the bands youeither love or hate because I don't love evry cd they have made. But with this versions line-up, the...
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- Posted: Oct-28-2006
Good, but not Great Blues
I'm a huge fan of Chicago blues and a big fan of Paul Butterfield and Mike Bloomfield, but this album doesn't do it for me. The title cut East West is great and is nearly half the album hence the three stars. This album sounds a bit dated and I its due to the slightly heavy phycodelic rock...
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- Posted: Apr-12-2006
Seminal Blues-Rock-Jazz Fusion
The Jazz-Rock fusion movement of the late 70's (Weather Report, Spyro Gyra, Tony Williams) was born on this album. If I could only keep one record in my collection, this would probably be the main contender for that position. This album is a musical safari including a remarkable variety of...
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- Posted: Jul-30-2005
The Greatest Album of All Time
Simply, It's The Greatest Album of All Time. Ciao, /jtm/
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- Posted: Jul-06-2005
blues at its best
In my opinion there has never been a finer blues band than Paul Butterfield. I had East-West back when it first came out on vinyl and now (finally) have it on CD. If you can find a better blues track than East-West, buy it. If you haven't heard it, treat yourself.
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- Posted: Apr-14-2005
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Masterpiece
There are many albums which have introduced a new combined style of music to the masses (e.g. "Are You Experienced", "Sargent Peppers", "Johnny Winter" and "Texas Flood" are some). This set was way ahead of its time. The Butterfield Blues Band had made a name for itself on their first,...
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- Posted: Nov-03-2004
YOU'RE BUYING THE WRONG CD!
Yes, this is the great PBBB's 2nd album, but it's not the CD you should be buying.This domestic CD was released in 1990 and has never been remastered. The import 2CD version of this title (backed with the PBBB's 1st album) is the one to get. It was remastered by Bob Irwin in 2001.Ditto for...
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- Posted: Aug-31-2004
Best Rock instrumental Ever ?
The title track, East-West, is one of the best rock songs ever recorded. It's a different level than the rest of the songs on the CD, which contain some excellent blues/rock numbers.Very few people seem to 'get' what I call the sub-theme, you need to listen to it in the proper frame of mind....
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