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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:49 pm 
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Courtesy of Amazon.com:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQT1VKF/?tag=imwan-20

First ever authorized and officially licensed reissue of this 1982 classic. Trees (aka: Dane Conover) released his brilliant album Sleep Convention in 1982 to extremely positive and enthusiastic reviews. But even though this was to be the only Trees album released, Sleep Convention has continued to build a strong and dedicated following over the years, thanks to excellent song writing and strong, memorable melodies. As a multi-instrumentalist, Conover embraced technology to give the album the electronic feel that fit in with a lot of the New Wave and Synthpop sounds of the time. But Trees was also not afraid to incorporate traditional guitars and drums, as well as a collection of found sounds. The album is propelled further by being skillfully engineered by the legendary Earle Mankey which helps make Sleep Convention a unique and colorful masterpiece. Upbeat and catchy, dreamy and ethereal, Sleep Convention has it all.​ In addition to the remastered original 10 track album, this deluxe CD edition offers 12 bonus songs pulled directly from Dane Conover’s personal archive. This includes very different alternate versions of two standout album tracks, as well as 10 additional songs that were intended to be the second Trees album, Pandora’s Box. The 8 page booklet includes numerous rare ‘Behind the Scenes’ photos from the Sleep Convention recording sessions, as well as notes from Dane Conover that make this the ultimate Sleep Convention package.​ 1. COME BACK 2. SHOCK OF THE NEW 3. DELTA SLEEP 4. NO STRANGER 5. MIDNIGHT IN AMERICA 6. 11:00 A.M. 7. WILDWOOD 8. INDIA 9. GOTTA MOON 10. RED CAR ​ BONUS TRACKS 11. COME BACK (ALTERNATE VERSION) 12. 11:00 A.M. (ALTERNATE VERSION) 13. FIRE 14. NEVER BELIEVE IT 15. SEARCHIN’ 16. RUNNIN’ WILD 17. DEVIL ON A STRING 18. MOVE ON 19. DON’T LOOK HER IN THE EYES 20. IN A BOOTH 21. LIVE LIKE YOU 22. PANDORA’S BOX

Linda, perhaps you can link this correctly to Amazon. Thank you. This was released on August 10, 2018.

Check out RubellanRemasters.com for more reissues. This is an excellent reissue label, specializing in dynamic remastering from the original master tapes. I posted my review of the Trees release on Amazon.


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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:40 pm 
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Thank you very much Bellenger1981. This IS the best reissue I could have hoped for. This album has been on "Still Not On CD" for years.

And to have so many bonus tracks including the follow-up album which was never released. I have purchased it and according to my E-Mail it is being mailed.

I beyond excited, I will playing immediately upon delivery. Too bad we don't get the video's that were made and played on MTV but I can live w/o it for the second album and bonus.

Dean, if you are reading this, you need it.

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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:49 am 
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Hey, Rick. You are welcome. You will really enjoy this reissue! I only discovered this album a number of months ago. I was very excited to finally have it on CD and remastered in excellent quality from the original master tapes. If you haven't heard of Trees, I highly recommend checking out the material!


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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:33 am 
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I was turned on to this by the great Ira Robbins of his excellent publication called "Trouser Press". Man, do I miss that magazine. Bought it initially upon release and since I bought promo copies aswell.

So for decades this CD issue has been in my Top 5 Need to be on CD list for decades. So...., seeing it is on it's way I will be rocking big time this Saturday night with this!

Will post my review upon listening. Thanks again for the news on this, you made my week!

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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:30 pm 
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You are welcome. I'm glad that I posted this topic here, since there seems to be some interest in it!


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 Post subject: [2018-08-10] Trees "Sleep Convention" (Deluxe Edition)" (Rubellan Remasters)
PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 12:35 pm 
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Rick A wrote:
I was turned on to this by the great Ira Robbins of his excellent publication called "Trouser Press". Man, do I miss that magazine.

Trouser Press was such a great magazine. I still dig out my back issues once in a while. Ira Robbins still maintains a site archiving a lot of material from his books (which I also enjoy rereading!) It is a nice alternative to Rolling Stone's artist overviews.
http://trouserpress.com/

Just to return this to the topic of this thread:
http://trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=trees

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