Category Archives: Double Albums: Un-Doubled

#13: The Clash – Sandinista! (1980)

Posted on December 1, 2022 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we take a look at expansive double albums (in this case ‘triple’) and trim it back to a single, filler-free listening experience, negating the need to reach for the skip button or needle repositioning. In some … Continue reading →

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#14: Lou Reed – Rock n Roll Animal (1974) / Live (1975)

Posted on June 17, 2021 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we look at expansive double albums and trim it back to a single, filler-free listening experience. In the case of Lou Reed’s scary ’73 glam-phetamine performance, brashly released as two single live LPs in the mid-70s, … Continue reading →

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#12: XTC – Oranges & Lemons (1989)

Posted on July 18, 2020 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we take a look at expansive double albums and trim it back to a single filler-free record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. These albums can potentially benefit from a little … Continue reading →

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#11: Sting – …Nothing Like the Sun (1987)

Posted on July 11, 2019 by the press music reviews

Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at expansive double albums and trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. These albums can potentially … Continue reading →

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#1: George Harrison – All Things Must Pass (1970)

Posted on March 26, 2017 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I … Continue reading →

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#2: Bruce Springsteen – The River (1980)

Posted on March 12, 2017 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#3: Frank Zappa – Shut Up ‘N Play Yer Guitar (1981)

Posted on January 3, 2017 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#4: Fleetwood Mac – Tusk (1979)

Posted on December 30, 2016 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#5: David Bowie – Outside (1995)

Posted on November 30, 2016 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#6: Kiss – Solo (1978)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by the press music reviews

Some Kiss fans say Ace’s is the best, some say Paul’s, others say Gene’s is the pick, but nobody says Peter. The truth is they are all terrible, however this 10 song collection represents the best of what was released … Continue reading →

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#7: Prince – Sign “O” the Times (1987)

Posted on October 26, 2016 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#8: U2 – Rattle and Hum (1988)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#9: Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by the press music reviews

Hi. Here at Pierce’s Press I take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I think … Continue reading →

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#10: Todd Rundgren – Todd (1974)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by the press music reviews

Here at The Press we take a look at bloated, self-indulgent, expansive double albums and gleefully trim it back to a single, dreck-free, no filler, concise, listenable record without having to reach for the skip button or needle re-positioning. I … Continue reading →

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