The Epic Archive, Vol. 1 (1975–1979)
| The Epic Archive, Vol. 1 (1975–1979) | ||||
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| Released | November 27, 2015 April 28, 2017[1] | |||
| Length | 66:30 | |||
| Label | Epic (2015) Real Gone Music (2017) | |||
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The Epic Archive, Vol. 1 (1975–1979) is a compilation album by American rock band Cheap Trick, which was released digitally by Epic in 2015. In 2017, the compilation was released by Real Gone Music on CD and vinyl, the latter format being a limited edition release for Record Store Day.[1]
The compilation has eighteen tracks spanning from 1975 to 1979, including demos, live recordings, early studio recordings of later released songs and alternate versions. The liner notes of the 2017 Real Gone Music release include quotes on the tracks from drummer Bun E. Carlos, as well as photographs of the band taken by Robert Alford.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
Mark Deming of AllMusic felt the compilation was a "powerful reminder of just how good Cheap Trick were in the '70s". He concluded, "Given the hodgepodge of material here, [it] is best recommended to loyal fans rather than casual admirers, but anyone who hears this will be hearing a great, original rock band during a time when they were firing on all cylinders."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Rick Nielsen, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Come On, Come On" (Demo) | 2:03 | |
| 2. | "Southern Girls" (Demo) |
| 3:03 |
| 3. | "Taxman, Mr. Thief" (Demo) | 6:17 | |
| 4. | "You're All Talk" (Early Studio Version) |
| 3:30 |
| 5. | "I Want You to Want Me" (Early Studio Version) | 2:43 | |
| 6. | "Lookout" (Studio Version) | 3:29 | |
| 7. | "I Dig Go-Go Girls" (Outtake) |
| 3:05 |
| 8. | "Oh Boy (Instrumental Version)" (Instrumental Version) | 3:08 | |
| 9. | "You're All Talk" (Live '77) |
| 3:41 |
| 10. | "Goodnight" (Live '77) | 2:19 | |
| 11. | "Stiff Competition" (Alternate Version) | 4:02 | |
| 12. | "Surrender" (Alternate Version) | 4:52 | |
| 13. | "Ain't That a Shame" (Live at Budokan '78 - Single Edit) | 3:09 | |
| 14. | "Lookout" (Live in Japan '78) | 3:15 | |
| 15. | "Dream Police" (No Strings Version) | 3:52 | |
| 16. | "Stiff Competition" (Live at Budokan '79) | 3:30 | |
| 17. | "How Are You" (Live at Budokan '79) |
| 3:30 |
| 18. | "On Top of the World" (Live at Budokan '79) | 3:30 |
- Track 14 is omitted from the digital version of the album.
References
- ^ a b c d "The Epic Archive, Vol. 1 (1975–1979) - Cheap Trick". AllMusic. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "Cheap Trick The Epic Archive Vol. 1 (1975-1979) CD". Real Gone Music. Retrieved April 25, 2021.