Bad Company Rough Diamonds 1982

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This release is indeed very poor relative to the great work of Bad Company, with only a couple of good songs (included on their Anthology of 1999). This release marked the end of Bad Company Read More

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The swan song on Swan Song. Bad Company had done well for themselves by laying off for two years after the disappointing Burnin' Sky (1977), then coming back with Desolation Angels (1979) and its hit single, "Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy." Instead of capitalizing on this resurgence, they disappeared for another three years before trying it again with Rough Diamonds. Remember, it was not yet common in the music business for major groups to stay away from the marketplace that long. In Bad Company's case, the results were disastrous: the album didn't even make the Top 25 in the U.S. or go gold, much less platinum. And those, of course, were the stakes; if a band like this can't fill stadiums, they might as well stay home on their estates. The real problem was that the band had nothing to say. The music was softer and less distinctive than on their earlier records, and it seemed that the team was not getting along. Why else would the bass player, not previously known as a songwriter, get two sole songwriting credits (both wretched songs -- one about watching TV, the other about being in a rock 'n' roll band, naturally), and why else would the singer be allotted three carefully credited lead guitar spots (except that he wanted them and that the real lead guitarist didn't want anyone to think they were his work)? In any case, Bad Company broke up after this album, with Paul Rodgers going solo and then hooking up with Jimmy Page in The Firm , and Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke waiting four years and then disingenuously launching a new band under The Bad Company name. Don't be fooled. This is the end, right here.

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Comment: Diecut original 1982 Sterling mint vinyl SS CH 90001 super clean (Vinyl: Mint) (Cover: VG) looks and plays excellent sharp nice bright crystal clean glossy vinyl & labels - glossy diecut cover, peel spot on back slick see photo, bright sharp & crisp with inner sleeve, Bad Company Rough Diamonds LP cleaned play tested ships from Florida in LP box mailer with tracking
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4.8 out of 5 stars

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12.56 x 12.48 x 0.2 inches; 8.75 Ounces Date First Available
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August 13, 2018 ASIN
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4.8 out of 5 stars

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Product was as described but I gave 4 stars instead of five because of a sticker on the back that's not part of the original packaging and cannot be taken off. Sound is superb.

What a fantastic album from Bad Company right out of the gate! If you don't have this album in your collection this 2 CD version is the one to get. The remaster sounds great and the second disc of unreleased songs, different takes and rarities is worth it for a fan to have. While some songs on Disc 2 are repeated in different versions you have to remember this was released in 1974 - 40 years ago - and what is in the vaults is in the vaults. Some will criticize and take a Star off for different takes and/or demos of the same song but I don't think they were thinking "Should we do another take of whatever so it can be released in 40 years in a Deluxe Edition?" That repetition doesn't affect me giving this a 5 Star rating. Plus the CD wasn't even invented until 1983 so they had no idea they could even pack 80 minutes of music on a disc and double albums were rare back then and contained all original material.

Unbelievable musicians, the outtakes are worth every penny. And little miss fortune!!!! Holy mother of All songs. Both versions. Just get it! That it.

Great to get a 2-CD reissue treatment here. The label Atlantic Catalog Group has done a fine effort here in this release. I've owned Bad Company's "9 from 6" for over a decade, so it was about time I got to hear the real material from the beginning. For anyone who bought a Hits CD, check out the final original album track "Seagull" for an epic travel tune. CD two has some amazing takes on well-known radio hits. The feeling cannot be described in hearing studio takes that are as good as what plays on classic radio, but are new and different. Put on this treat and sit back and enjoy real rock n roll. Supergroups don't get any more polished than this.

I've been a fan from the start, had the original Bad Co in every format, even 8 track. I read the one review that mentioned poor mastering due to the loudness wars, but took the chance anyway. After listening I'm happy to report that to my ears my copy does not sound "bricked walled." You want an example of "brick walled", listen to the Gary Clark Jr. Live 2016 that I purchased at the same time. As many have already stated, the second disc alone is worth the price of the set.

YES! All the old, great Bad Company songs I wanted. I'm happy with the purchase. Fun.

It was just what I wanted and was delivered quick

5.0 out of 5 stars

"...Yeah That’s The One!" – Bad Co. by BAD COMPANY (2015 Swan Song/Rhino 'Deluxe Edition' 2CD Remasters)

Rhino used to be a force in the reissue world – a label genuinely worth getting excited about. Then they seemed to lose the WEA contract that gave them so many superb reissue sets and for the last decade have treaded water with reissues of 'what they can do'. But since their excellent multiple issue of Van Morrison's "Moondance" and the equally brilliant Captain Beefheart 4CD Box Set "Sun Zoom Spark" – they’re back. This time we get two superb 2015 2CD 'Deluxe Editions' of classic rock gems from the Free/Mott The Hoople offshoot band BAD COMPANY - their "Bad Co." debut from 1974 and the equally brill follow-up "Straight Shooter" from 1975. And both are hoisted up by their tight pants with genuinely exciting Remasters and lots of Previously Unreleased outtakes actually worth owning. Here are the bad boy details… UK released April 2015 – "Bad Co." by BAD COMPANY on Swan Song/Rhino 081227955540 (Barcode is the same number) is a 2CD 'Deluxe Edition' Remaster and plays out as follows: Disc 1 (34:58 minutes): 1. Can't Get Enough 2. Rock Steady 3. Ready For Love 4. Don't Let Me Down 5. Bad Company [Side 2] 6. The Way I Choose 7. Movin' On 8. Seagull Tracks 1 to 8 are their debut LP "Bad. Co." – released June 1974 in the UK on Island ILPS 9279 and Swan Song SS 8410. It went to No. 3 in the UK and No. 1 in the USA. Disc 2 (61:49 minutes): 1. Can't Get Enough (Take 8) 2. Little Miss Fortune (Demo Reel 1) 3. The Way I Choose (Demo Reel 1) 4. Bad Company (Session Reel 2) 5. The Way I Choose (Version 1 including False Start) 6. Easy On My Soul (Long Version) 7. Bad Company (Session Reel 8, Take 2) 8. Studio Chat/Dialogue 9. Superstar Woman (Long Version) 10. Can't Get Enough (7" Single Edit) (Non-Album Version - UK 7" single released May 1974 on Island WIP 6191) 11. Little Miss Fortune (Non-Album B-side to "Can't Get Enough" - UK 7" single released May 1974 on Island WIP 6191) 12. Easy On My Soul (Non-album B-side to "Movin' On" - US 7" single released January 1975 on Swan Song SS-70101) 13. Can't Get Enough (Hammond Version) NOTES: all tracks on Disc 2 are Previously Unreleased except 10, 11 and 12 that first appeared in March 1999 on the 2CD set "The 'Original' Bad Co. Anthology" on Elektra. The 20-page booklet is excellent – liner notes from Free expert DAVID CLAYTON that fill in all the blanks about singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke from Free, guitarist Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople and bassist Boz Burrell from King Crimson. The two-page centrespread features trade adverts for the album's launch, the UK debut single "Can't Get Enough" and 1974 British tour dates. There's Spanish, Dutch, French, German and Japanese pictures sleeves for "Can't Get Enough" (all different) as well as the US debut 45 "Movin' On" on Swan Song. The British inner gatefold of Hipgnosis photos (live shots with their names beneath) and American inner gatefold artwork (a head shot of the band – no names) are featured on Pages 2 and 3 and Pages 18 and 19 respectively (they differed). There are song-by-song explanations of the 13 Bonus Tracks - 10 are Previously Unissued outtakes – the other three non-album B-sides that first showed on CD in 1999. The potted history goes into meeting Zeppelin's manager Peter Grant, how the band's seeds were sown as early as 1971, their conquering on America right from the outset. Even the see-through CD trays have master tapes beneath them and the flaps are covered in cool memorabilia. It's very tastefully done… JON ASTLEY has handled the Remasters and RICHARD DIGBY SMITH the mixes from for Disc 2 (done at Close To The Edge in November 2014). They’ve had access to the original multi-track production tapes and does it show – always a slightly odd sounding album – like it could have been better – here we get real muscle and power. Tracks like "Rock Steady" is startling and the utterly infectious - "Movin' On" is the same. The album opens with a total winner and obvious single "Can't Get Enough" – it made 15 in the UK but like the album went top five with a bullet in the USA (no 1 on Cashbox's chart). In fact as the liner notes state – five of the eight tracks here still get played on American FM – "Rock Steady", "Bad Company" and "Movin' On" being amongst them. The "Ready For Love" track has huge punch now and Rodgers plays all instruments on "Seagull". Mel Collins plays Saxophone on "The Way I Choose" while 60ts gals Sue and Sunny provide backing vocals to the hurting "Don't Let Me Down". Mick Ralph's axework throughout all eight numbers is the business – economic and to the point (he adds keyboard work to "Ready For Love") while Rodgers has one of the best voices in the business and that rhythm section gels like a well-oiled machine. What a winner for a raw debut LP – and 1975's "Straight Shooter" was even better in my book... You get a true sense of what a great band they were from Track 1 of Disc 2 – a rollicking Take 8 of "Can't Get Enough" that has wicked studio chatter and a slightly different vocal to the finished item (this is thrilling stuff and feels like a real discovery). The demo reel of the B-side "Little Miss Fortune" is an early version and is therefore only o.k. – a band searching for something but not quite there yet. Still when you hear the finished article (Track 11 on Disc 2) – you realise how much they polished that thing to make it swing (very impressive). I actually prefer the Demo Reel 1 of "The Way I Choose" which extends the polished album cut from 5:06 to 6:40 minutes. There's just something more soulful in its raw delivery – his simply vocals and those wicked guitars give it a mini epic feel. Mick Ralphs also gets to solo more as it fades out which is tremendous stuff (someone excitedly shouts "...that was great man!" at the end of the take). "Bad Company" from Session Reel 2 features more piano up front and again I can't stop playing the sucker over the LP cut. FREE fans will know "Easy On My Soul" from their last studio album "Heartbreaker" when it first appeared on Side 2 in late 1972 (another great Paul Rodgers song). Here we get a thrilling Bad Co 'long version' of the single B-side version recorded du
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