Best "Supergroup" Album

kelnet · May 16th, 2008, 03:02 PM

There's been a great thread about favorite debut albums, with lots of great albums being mentioned, so I thought I'd throw this one out there.

What's your favorite one-off supergroup album?

Anyone remember Willie and the Poorboys? Bill Wyman's album to raise money for the Mick Ronson Memorial featured Andy Fairweather Low, Chris Drea, Charlie Watts, Jimmy Page, and Paul Rodgers, among others. Some very cool oldies.

chabby · May 16th, 2008, 03:07 PM

I can flatr out tell you what I think the best Super Group cut of all time is cuz it's not too old, but I think it's "Tell The Truth" off Claptons Crossroads 2007 Concert.
1. Clapton's playing and singing is as good as it gets
2. D. Bramhalls plays great supportive role and sings too
3. Derek Trucks is friggin awesome even getting a nod of wonderment from clapton after his solo as if to say 'Wow".

chabby · May 16th, 2008, 03:10 PM

In regard to "Tell the Truth":That tune is killer from the intro to crescendo to the end in my mind and is the power of the group as well as the power of the song itself

wilkat1 · May 16th, 2008, 03:14 PM

Wilburys.

SixStringSlinger · May 16th, 2008, 03:15 PM

I guess this is a supergroup, since all the members were already well known for something else when it came about. I really love the first Audioslave album (self-titled). People always describe it as Rage Against the Machine meets Soundgarden (the groups the band members were in before), but I don't think that does it enough credit. It's more like the guys from Rage applying their playing to songs, rather than riffs and grooves. All that with Chris Cornell's great lyrics and singing on top.

Filthy McNasty · May 16th, 2008, 03:21 PM

Traveling Wilburys, no contest.

lunchbox · May 16th, 2008, 03:21 PM

The Hellecasters!!

Derek S · May 16th, 2008, 03:34 PM

Blind Faith-the original supergroup.

Bad Co.-I guess. If you say Rodgers, Ralphs, Burrell and Kirke were famous
enough at the time of formation.

Jason S · May 16th, 2008, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek S

Blind Faith-the original supergroup.

+1

roth · May 16th, 2008, 04:03 PM

ajgus · May 16th, 2008, 04:08 PM

Not sure it qualifies as a super group, more of a super project, but Warren Zevon enlisted some heavy hitters for his final record...sad story.

PraiseCaster · May 16th, 2008, 04:12 PM

Army of Anyone

lunchbox · May 16th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Damn Yankees

Escondido Bound · May 16th, 2008, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy McNasty

Traveling Wilburys, no contest.

+1, +2, or whatever count we need to bring this one home. The Wilburys win not only for sheer quality but also for the complete lack of "supergroupness" that tends to sink such projects. The Wilburys sound like a genuine, fun project of exploring and enjoying music together. I think the same thing whenever I listen to Real Time by Tim O'Brien and Darrell Scott.

EB

bowlfreshener · May 16th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Superjoint Ritual's 2 CDs, featuring members of Pantera, Crowbar, and HANK WILLIAMS III on BASS!

Down's 3 CDs, featuring members of Pantera, Crowbar, COC, & EyeHateGod:

And anything Cream!

ajgus · May 16th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Well hell, if we're gonna talk metal...Metallica did a one time jam thingy were they got together a line up that included themselves John Popper, Les Claypool, Jerry Cantrell, Pepper Keenan & one of the Van Zants. Did a cool version of Tuesday's Gone.

chabby · May 16th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Personally, as much as I liked each member of the Willburys individually, I liked (luke warmly) only a song or two by them. None of them were good enough players in my mind to really constitue a Super Group. Good writers and decent singers yes, at least Orbison and the ELO guy. Dylan and Petty, well their voices have seen better days. I like Georges voice okay and loved his playing back in his Crackerbox Palace days. But Supergroup...okay I guess.

They just didnt really do it for me. What was that supergroup with Hiatt, Cooder, Keltner and Lowe called "Bring The Family". I thought they were good.

RocksOff · May 16th, 2008, 05:09 PM

The Dirty Mac
featuring
Lohn Lennon - vocals/guitar
Eric Clapton - guitar
Keith Richards - bass guitar
Mitch Mitchell - drums

SWEET!
this lineup can be found on The Rolling Stones Rock 'N Roll Circus. They play Lennon's 'Yer Blues'. Way more stank on it than the original Beatles recording, which, not being a Beatles fan myself, I think sucks.

w0odman · May 16th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Velvet Revolver. What can I say, Scott Weiland and Slash works for me. Too bad Scott is leaving the group. STP is getting back together though

maestrovert · May 16th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills got together for this one....

anyone else remember it ?

chabby · May 16th, 2008, 05:23 PM

They booted Weiland out, I guess that's leaving. But I was also happy to hear STP is getting it back together. I like Weiland, he's just squirrely with all his heroin and crap. Just can't trust an h addict. I hope for STP's members sake he cools it.

Derek S · May 16th, 2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maestrovert

Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills got together for this one....

anyone else remember it ?

+1. Nice album with fine playing. I always thought Stills should be more highly
regarded as a guitarist.

PraiseCaster · May 16th, 2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chabby

They booted Weiland out, I guess that's leaving. But I was also happy to hear STP is getting it back together. I like Weiland, he's just squirrely with all his heroin and crap. Just can't trust an h addict. I hope for STP's members sake he cools it.

I dont think the DeLeo brothers have disbanded AoA as of yet.

kelnet · May 16th, 2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maestrovert

Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills got together for this one....

anyone else remember it ?

YEAHHHH!!! I still have this album. It is very very cool.

kelnet · May 16th, 2008, 05:53 PM

How about the Honeydrippers?
A true "one-off," unlike some of the others mentioned.

Also, does anyone have the "Jammin' With Edward" album, with Jagger, Wyman, Watts and Ry Cooder? My old bootleg has seen better days.

e-merlin · May 16th, 2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy McNasty

Traveling Wilburys, no contest.

+1

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kelnet Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 151	Best "Supergroup" Album There's been a great thread about favorite debut albums, with lots of great albums being mentioned, so I thought I'd throw this one out there. What's your favorite one-off supergroup album? Anyone remember Willie and the Poorboys? Bill Wyman's album to raise money for the Mick Ronson Memorial featured Andy Fairweather Low, Chris Drea, Charlie Watts, Jimmy Page, and Paul Rodgers, among others. Some very cool oldies.

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SixStringSlinger Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 20 Posts: 1,125	I guess this is a supergroup, since all the members were already well known for something else when it came about. I really love the first Audioslave album (self-titled). People always describe it as Rage Against the Machine meets Soundgarden (the groups the band members were in before), but I don't think that does it enough credit. It's more like the guys from Rage applying their playing to songs, rather than riffs and grooves. All that with Chris Cornell's great lyrics and singing on top. __________________ "Is a hippopotamus a hippopotamus, or just a really cool opotamus?" -Mitch Hedberg

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chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,191	I can flatr out tell you what I think the best Super Group cut of all time is cuz it's not too old, but I think it's "Tell The Truth" off Claptons Crossroads 2007 Concert. 1. Clapton's playing and singing is as good as it gets 2. D. Bramhalls plays great supportive role and sings too 3. Derek Trucks is friggin awesome even getting a nod of wonderment from clapton after his solo as if to say 'Wow".

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chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,191	In regard to "Tell the Truth":That tune is killer from the intro to crescendo to the end in my mind and is the power of the group as well as the power of the song itself

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Filthy McNasty Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: upstate N.Y. Age: 38 Posts: 667	Traveling Wilburys, no contest.

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Derek S Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: EL PUEBLO VIEJO Posts: 241	Blind Faith-the original supergroup. Bad Co.-I guess. If you say Rodgers, Ralphs, Burrell and Kirke were famous enough at the time of formation.

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ajgus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 1,539	Not sure it qualifies as a super group, more of a super project, but Warren Zevon enlisted some heavy hitters for his final record...sad story. __________________ "Is anyone here a Marine Biologist?!!!"

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ajgus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chicago Posts: 1,539	Well hell, if we're gonna talk metal...Metallica did a one time jam thingy were they got together a line up that included themselves John Popper, Les Claypool, Jerry Cantrell, Pepper Keenan & one of the Van Zants. Did a cool version of Tuesday's Gone. __________________ "Is anyone here a Marine Biologist?!!!"

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chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,191	Personally, as much as I liked each member of the Willburys individually, I liked (luke warmly) only a song or two by them. None of them were good enough players in my mind to really constitue a Super Group. Good writers and decent singers yes, at least Orbison and the ELO guy. Dylan and Petty, well their voices have seen better days. I like Georges voice okay and loved his playing back in his Crackerbox Palace days. But Supergroup...okay I guess. They just didnt really do it for me. What was that supergroup with Hiatt, Cooder, Keltner and Lowe called "Bring The Family". I thought they were good.

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RocksOff Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 138	The Dirty Mac featuring Lohn Lennon - vocals/guitar Eric Clapton - guitar Keith Richards - bass guitar Mitch Mitchell - drums SWEET! this lineup can be found on The Rolling Stones Rock 'N Roll Circus. They play Lennon's 'Yer Blues'. Way more stank on it than the original Beatles recording, which, not being a Beatles fan myself, I think sucks. __________________ It's only rock 'n roll, but i like it...like it... yes, i do.

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w0odman Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 418	Velvet Revolver. What can I say, Scott Weiland and Slash works for me. Too bad Scott is leaving the group. STP is getting back together though __________________ "The only true currency in this bankrupt world, is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." -Lester Bangs

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maestrovert Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Branch Mi. Posts: 5,835	Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield & Stephen Stills got together for this one.... anyone else remember it ? __________________ Sing the Song Bro' Play on Drummer www.godonthe.net

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chabby Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,191	They booted Weiland out, I guess that's leaving. But I was also happy to hear STP is getting it back together. I like Weiland, he's just squirrely with all his heroin and crap. Just can't trust an h addict. I hope for STP's members sake he cools it.

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kelnet Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Port Moody, BC Posts: 151	How about the Honeydrippers? A true "one-off," unlike some of the others mentioned. Also, does anyone have the "Jammin' With Edward" album, with Jagger, Wyman, Watts and Ry Cooder? My old bootleg has seen better days.