Northern Lights - Southern Cross (Remastered / Expanded)
Hailed upon its arrival as a significant comeback for the Band, this 1975 collection hasn't aged as well as the likes of Stage Fright, Moondog Matinee, or even the outfit's post-Robbie Robertson output. The eight-song collection (augmented on the 2001 reissue with two agreeable extras--alternate versions of "Twilight" and "Christmas Must Be Tonight") isn't without its delights, foremost being Rick Danko's heavy-hearted reading of the devastating "It Makes No Difference. " But for every "Forbidden Fruit" and "Ophelia"--worthy additions to Robertson's credits--there are the somewhat forced likes of "Jupiter Hollow" and "Rags and Bones. " Also, Garth Hudson stocked up on the latest technology before heading into the studio, but the layers ARPs and mini-Moogs here contribute to a feeling of busyness. Northern Lights--Southern Cross is very much a '70s album--not a good thing from a quintet whose best music was tough to peg to any era. --Steven Stolder Binding Audio CD. Artist(s): Band The Band. Publisher(s): Universal Music Canada. Label: Universal Music Canada. Format: Original recording remastered.
| Manufacturer: | Universal Music Canada |
| Part Number: | 724352539420 |
| Lowest Price (CAD): | $7.60 |
Product Features |
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| Artist : | The Band |
| Brand : | EMI |
| Distributor : | EMI Music Canada |
| Format : | CD |
| music_track : | Christmas Must Be Tonight (Alternate Version) |
