[2017-08-04] The Rain Parade "Emergency Third Rail Power Trip/Explosions In The Glass Palace" twofer r/m (Real Gone)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun May 28, 2017 7:57 pm

Description
Of all the albums that emerged from L.A.’s “Paisley Underground” scene, Rain Parade’s Emergency 3rd Rail Power Trip (1983)—and its follow-up EP, Explosions in the Glass Palace (1984)—were probably the most transparent in their influences and probably the most successful in transcending them. Here was the jangle-rock of the Byrds married with the soft, downbeat vocal harmonies of early Pink Floyd, infused with a Love-like delicacy—yet the dark lyrical themes and droning twin guitar melodies made listening to Rain Parade like being on an acid trip teetering on the knife edge between pure nirvana and colossal bummer. Which, for true fans of psychedelia, was an awfully sweet spot to be. We at Real Gone Music are thrilled to be putting these two classic records back into print, both of them complete on a single CD and including “Look Both Ways,” the track that was left off the original U.S. release, with liner notes by Paisley Underground historian Pat Thomas featuring quotes from Rain Parade founding members, guitarist Matt Piucci and bassist Steven Roback. And even more important, our new single CD edition of this twofer features a brand new remastering by Mike Milchner of SonicVision approved by both Matt Piucci and Steven Roback…the first remastering since the album was originally released on CD back in the ‘90s!

Tracklist
1. Talking in My Sleep
2. This Can't Be Today
3. I Look Around
4. 1 Hour 1/2 Ago
5. Carolyn's Song
6. What's She Done to Your Mind
7. Look at Merri
8. Saturday's Asylum
9. Kaleidoscope
10. Look Both Ways
11. You Are My Friend
12. Prisoners
13. Blue
14. Broken Horse
15. No Easy Way Down

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728MCG31/?tag=imwan-20

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

One of my all time favorites from this period. I have this both on vinyl and two different versions on CD but with new re-mastering by the Real Gone label this was an immediate pre-order.

Dean is probably right behind me on the pre-order. :wink:

Thank you Linda for the posting. :thumbsup:

Seth Hollander · **Joined:** 23 May 2015 **Posts:** 58

I know Pat Thomas and am friended on Facebook. Been a noticeable uptick in Rain Parade mentions there lately, but no mention of THIS.
I think that's why I just home-remastered most of the tracks from these wonderful records for my iTunes earlier this month.
Won't stop me from buying this immediately though! The CD mastering on the previous edition was rather muted and dull by modern standards and Real Gone
Now re-issue
the Scorgie's 84 tape complete! (the LE/oop release "Perfume River" was trimmed, despite the whole show being just under 80 minutes.)
And the Viva Saturn records Pat put out at the end of the 80s on Heyday Records (1st EP never on CD!)!
And a 2CD Clay Allison/Opal complete recordings comp!

pobbard · 18 Jun 2007

I do love the original CD... I wonder how noticeable the upgrade will be?

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Rick A wrote:

One of my all time favorites from this period. I have this both on vinyl and two different versions on CD but with new re-mastering by the Real Gone label this was an immediate pre-order.

Dean is probably right behind me on the pre-order. :wink:

Thank you Linda for the posting. :thumbsup:

You know me well my friend. This album is legendary in my book, and the earlier CD left a little to be desired.
VERY excited for this,.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

I've never heard this album, but judging from the influences described in the first post, and all of your comments, I would love it. Distribution of these albums back in the early 80s was spotty in this area so I don't even recall seeing it back then. I followed most of the Paisley Underground bands at the time. I hope it shows up on Amazon.ca so I can order it!

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Jason Michael wrote:

I've never heard this album, but judging from the influences described in the first post, and all of your comments, I would love it. Distribution of these albums back in the early 80s was spotty in this area so I don't even recall seeing it back then. I followed most of the Paisley Underground bands at the time. I hope it shows up on Amazon.ca so I can order it!

You will not be disappointed Jason Michael. Dean is correct, this album legendary.

RackleNut · **Joined:** 07 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 1356

i ditto rick on this one - i have the vinyl (i actually don't know why i don't own the cd),
but regardless; this will be a purchase to look forward to.

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jun 25, 2017 4:06 am

The pre-order price has dropped by $4, and is now $14.99:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728MCG31/?tag=imwan-20

NoPhoneNoPoolNoPets · 17 Jul 2007

GodsComic wrote:

You know me well my friend.

Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

NoPhoneNoPoolNoPets wrote:

GodsComic wrote:

You know me well my friend.

[2017-08-04] The Rain Parade "Emergency Third Rail Power Trip/Explosions In The Glass Palace" twofer r/m (Real Gone)

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