Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge

Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge

by Vanilla Fudge
Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge

Psychedelic Sundae: The Best of Vanilla Fudge

by Vanilla Fudge

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Overview

This very generously programmed CD is more than just a rehash/compilation for casual fans, though it does serve the function of summing up the group's AM radio presence. Given its 18 songs and over hourlong running time, a surprisingly small amount of what's here is culled from the band's albums -- of the latter, Renaissance and Rock & Roll are represented, and that's only for three cuts. Most of the rest is comprised of the hit single edits of the group's best-known songs, interspersed with worthy B-sides plus oddities such as a previously unissued single mix of "Ticket to Ride." The result is the most user-friendly overview of Vanilla Fudge that one is likely to get, perfect for the neophyte -- which doesn't mean that hardcore fans won't also love its array of rarities and singles, mostly showcasing the band's most accessible musical efforts. The excellent sound brings out in sharp relief not only Vanilla Fudge's distinctive musical qualities, but also those attributes that made them a prime influence on the burgeoning heavy metal field -- one would have to be deaf not to pick up on Carmine Appice's and Tim Bogert's playing in the opening minute of "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and the role both played (especially Appice) in shaping the sound with which Led Zeppelin subsequently conquered the world. And it gets better from there, even if their experiments don't always work quite as well -- their reach may have exceeded their grasp, but if they did go down in flames, such as on their pretentious version of "Season of the Witch," they did it in a sincere effort at creating something new and challenging. And given the tenor of the times, "Season of the Witch" is sort of guilty with an explanation. Matching the quality of the audio production (co-credited to Bill Inglot) is the extensive annotation by Jeff Tamarkin, which -- for serious fans of the group -- will probably be as much of a draw as the music itself. ~ Bruce Eder

Product Details

Release Date: 01/19/1993
Label: Rhino
UPC: 0081227115425
Rank: 2078

Tracks

  1. You Keep Me Hangin' On
  2. Where Is My Mind
  3. The Look of Love
  4. Ticket to Ride
  5. Come by Day, Come by Night
  6. Take Me for a Little While
  7. That's What Makes a Man
  8. Season of the Witch
  9. Shotgun
  10. Thoughts
  11. Faceless People
  12. Good Good Lovin'
  13. Some Velvet Morning
  14. I Can't Make It Alone
  15. Lord in the Country
  16. Need Love
  17. Street Walking Woman
  18. All in Your Mind

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Vanilla Fudge   Primary Artist
Mark Stein   Vocals,Keyboards
Vince Martell   Guitar,Vocals
Carmine Appice   Drums,Vocals
George "Shadow" Morton   Director
Tim Bogert   Bass,Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Vinnie Martello   Guitar,Vocals
Shadow Morton   Director

Technical Credits

Trade Martin   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
Bob Irwin   Project Assistant
Autry DeWalt II   Composer
Bill Stahl   Engineer
Bill Inglot   Producer,Remastering
Ken Perry   Remastering
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Joe Veneri   Engineer
John Lennon   Composer
Jeff Tamarkin   Liner Notes,Project Assistant
Lee Hazlewood   Composer
Vanilla Fudge   Producer
Mark Stein   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Adrian Barber   Producer
Burt Bacharach   Composer
Gerry Goffin   Composer
Bill Levenson   Project Assistant
Hal David   Composer
Vince Martell   Composer
Carmine Appice   Composer
Donovan   Composer
George "Shadow" Morton   Producer
David McLees   Producer
Tim Bogert   Composer
Vinnie Martello   Composer
Vionnie Martell   Composer
Geoff Gans   Art Direction
Donovan Leitch   Composer
Shadow Morton   Producer
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