Chemistry Set: Songs of the Suburbs 1977-1987

Chemistry Set: Songs of the Suburbs 1977-1987 Artist: The Suburbs
Label: Major Record Label
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 2


UPC: 800154012221
EAN: 0800154012221
ASIN: B0000CABHB


Release Date: 2003-10-14

Chemistry Set: Songs of the Suburbs 1977-1987


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Tracks:

  1. Chemistry Set
  2. Cig Machine
  3. Black Leather Stick
  4. Goggles On
  5. Rattle My Bones
  6. Music For The Boys
  7. Tape Your Wife To The Ceiling
  8. Cows
  9. Baby Heartbeat
  10. Monster Man
  11. Spring Came
  12. Girlfriend
  13. Love Is The Law
  14. Drinking With An Angel
  15. America Sings The Blues (Alt. Mix)
  16. Don't Do Me Any Favors
  17. Bongo Rock (Live From The Longhorn 1978)

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  1. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Suburbs Have Left the Building
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  3. In Combo
  4. Love Is the Law
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Family in the 'Burbs........2006-07-15

Though I had family in MN, I grew up in Philly, PA. Out there we'd see a PBS show from time to time called Newton's Apple. During one of the pieces of Newton's Apple they'd play some music. I would come to find out years later that not only was Newton's Apple produced in MN, but it was my cousin with his band playing the music for that piece. The piece was from Music for Boys. The band-- The Suburbs. Growing up where I did, I didn't have a chance to really see the 'Burbs. It wasn't until a few years after I moved to MN, I finally saw them for the first time -June 6, 1993. I was hooked. I wish I had seen them when I was younger, but hey- that's life. Since 1993, I have seen them 3 other times, all at 1st Ave. Maybe I'm biased cos my cousin is in the band, who knows, but they rock. If you get a chance to see them - do so. You won't be disappointed. There's a reason on the rare occasions they get together, they have sold-out shows. After 20 years, they still know how to rock.

4 out of 5 stars DVD makes you wish you were there!.......2005-09-21

The Suburbs are one of the New Wave era's lost gems. Discovering
their material now would probably be amazing, but to the fans this release is a nice little package. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN... is probably a better, more varied collection but this one features
some previously unissued material. "America Sings The Blues" (alt. Mix) is a superior version than that which appeared on their long out of print final album SUBURBS (1986 on A&M).
"Don't Do Me Any Favors" is the B-Side to their very last 12" single (The A side being "Little Man's Gonna Fall" in 1987).
And "Bongo Rock" recorded live at The Longhorn in 1978 is The Suburbs at their punky earliest. It's a big disappointment that
this release does not contain "Waiting" (one of their biggest,
best songs), "The Best Is Over" or anything else from DREAM HOG
or SUBURBS. The DVD is raw, loose Suburbs fun. Recorded in Sep,
2003 at a benefit for First Avenue it is too brief and they should released a DVD with all their old videos (including "#9")
and the tons of old footage they have to see Suburbs in their prime. for that footage go to Twin/Tone's site.
The Suburbs rock regardless!

4 out of 5 stars Quirky.......2004-01-06

The Suburbs were one of what I called "The Big Three" of the Minneapolis music scene (The Suburbs, The Replacements, The Flamin' Oh's) in the eighties. They are also one of the few bands that I know that had two (count 'em two) major label deals and lost both.

That aside, this is a great compilation of the best of their "early" stuff. There is a lot of humor on this CD, and it is very dance oriented. I tend to have more of a problem with the earlier than later songs, and as you work your way through the set, you can hear the growth of a band that was was rather silly to one that refined and perfected great groves. Standouts are "Music For Boys," "Girlfriend," and "Monster Man."

The Suburbs are a band that was good enough to make it, and should have recieved a lot more acclaim than they did. They were deserving of national attention. For a good retrospective on what made the Minneapolis scene unique, this CD can't be beat.

5 out of 5 stars yes, they do!.......2003-12-06

I love, love, love this band and I think it's awesome that they put together this compilation. The Suburbs recently had 2 shows @ 1st Ave and they still have the magic. I have and always will support these crazy boyz! Rock on ;)

2 out of 5 stars

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