For the first time, a definitive collection of The Reegs back catalogue, featuring all of the tracks from their two out of print albums 'Return of the Sea Monkeys' and 'Rock The Magic Rock' plus b-sides and alternative versions, including a brand new recording of Bosnia, with Dave Fielding on lead vocals. Also featured are two tracks co-written and performed by Manchester street poet Reckless Robbie.
The Reegs were formed in 1988 following the break-up of The Chameleons, when guitarists Dave Fielding and Reg Smithies joined up with vocalist Gary Lavery to create a new band. With their smouldering guitar lines and haunting melodies, The Reegs picked-up where The Chameleons left off; dreamlike and ethereal but still packing an almighty punch
This is a must have release for all fans of The Reegs, The Chameleons - or indeed, any of the many bands they inspired.
The 2-cd set is presented in a super-jewel box with brand new artwork by Reg Smithies. Booklet includes song lyrics. Full track-listing is as follows:
Disc One: See My Friends / Is There A Mother-in-Law In The Club / Savage Garden / Chorus Of The Lost / Pond Life / Start To See / These Days / Turn It Up / All Tomorrows Parties / Jesus Came To Manchester / Snooker Hooligan / In Disbelief / Oil And Water / As You Leave / Out Of Body Experience
Disc Two: JJ180 / Blind Denial / Goodbye World / The Dream Police / The Nasty Side / The Dolphins Enemy / In Disbelief (radio session) / Oil And Water (radio session) / Running To A Standstill / The Nasty Side (instrumental) / You Told Me Before / Bosnia 2009 / Subject To Status / The Last Time
I think the two old albums should be released as well. This one has a very beautiful artwork indeed, possibly one of the best by Reg. Does he still use colour pencils?.
Listen to my Chameleons cover whenever you have the time.
Got me long sleeved T shirt today (as no doubt you can tell) and the wonderful double cd. I'm giving it back to back listens and drowning in nostalgia.
hey dear pedro ! are u over here tonite ??? i invite you to come and have a drink, ! our serfvice waiters look after u,! if u want later when sun shines our small helicopter takes you back home !! no prob, mate ! hey great !!! reeeegs !!! yeahh ! te veo esta noxe petons, oscardark
Although it is just Music, The Nasty Side track.. It is so beautiful and it touches my soul... Makes a nice piece for a film.. And I just love your Artwork Reg.. It is surreal.
Thanks Guys. I'm a huge fan of The Chameleons and I like your sound and have always loved your artwork Reg!... Have you ever experimented with drugs? ;-)
A big CHEERS for the add, thank you SO much for the esoteric melodies during your tenure! And now, a humble request; could you you possibly put "Pond Life" on your profile?? This is THE definitive "daydream in pensiveness" song. Makes me head swim with hope and possibilities. Cannot wait for the release, and once again-ACE artwork from Reg...
Thank God - The return of the Seamonkeys getting ready to rock the magic rock. Really looking forward to hearing the re-mastered stuff, and possibly some gigs to promote it's release! (can't blame a man for trying)
