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Flashback · July 4th, 2009, 03:54 PM

I have had quite a few people saying the first one is. (the one with sweet dreams on it).

But I am not getting the same emotion and technique I see in some of his videos on youtube.

So which one does it for you?

Steve G · July 4th, 2009, 04:11 PM

For me his talent is never better demonstarted than on 'Live Stock'.

Mark Davis · July 4th, 2009, 04:13 PM

The one called Roy Buchanans second album for me has the most good songs.

Kebmel · July 4th, 2009, 04:15 PM

I've only got a 'Best Of' on vinyl, all his albums are extremely hard to come by
down here.

TeleBrew · July 4th, 2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G

For me his talent is never better demonstarted than on 'Live Stock'.

+1. That's a phenomenal record. "American Axe: Live in 1974" is excellent too.

Mark Davis · July 4th, 2009, 04:34 PM

These are my 3.

Telemarkman · July 4th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G

For me his talent is never better demonstarted than on 'Live Stock'.

I agree, Roy was usually best live, and the sound of his guitar "Nancy" is at its best here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

The one called Roy Buchanans second album for me has the most good songs.

This is also true IMO. A great, varied album - his best studio effort.

I'd say these are his best official albums, but I will strongly recommend the two bootleg CD's from his performance at Heinz Hall, Pittsburg 12-16-1972 if you can find them. This is Roy at his absolute best, pants on fire!

PM me for more information on these CD's.

Derek S · July 4th, 2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve G

For me his talent is never better demonstarted than on 'Live Stock'.

+1. I also recommend the "companion" piece, "American Axe: Live in 1974".

brokenjoe · July 4th, 2009, 04:46 PM

There isn't really just 'one' to have. There's so many good things on lots of his records.

However, if someone told me I could only have one, it'd probably be 'Second Album.'

ole AZ · July 4th, 2009, 06:31 PM

I'd say Live Stock

choosymothers · July 4th, 2009, 08:41 PM

my vote's for the first album

casterway · July 4th, 2009, 08:42 PM

Work on getting them all. I love 'A street called straight'

Radspin · July 4th, 2009, 10:06 PM

I agree with Mark but I haven't heard them all.

shades · July 4th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

These are my 3.

Add American Axe and you've got the best of Roy Buchanan.
All killer and no filler.

stantheman · July 4th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Davis

These are my 3.

Thanks for saving me the trouble Mark.
I also like "That Is What I'm Here For" too.

absurdplanet · July 4th, 2009, 11:44 PM

I agree with Mark, I would vote for Roy Buchanan's Second Album.
Having said that--Roy himself thought his live album recorded in Japan was his best work.
I have it as well as most of his catalog.
I still think Roy's second album if the best.
The first album is great--a lot of the tracks are the standards Roy played in clubs at that time--it jumps around a lot--first the Bluesy tracks and then the Country. Of course the "Messiah Will Come Again" is "to die for."
That was the first track I ever heard played by Roy on the old K-SAN radio station in N California--I was waiting for it to end with pen in hand to take down the information so I could immediately buy it. I still remember it having that impact.
I have a DVD of him playing most of the first album live before he tracked it--it's pretty much note for note as the album.

Most of all, I like the songs on the second album more. It's a more consistent effort--more bluesy--I believe it was basically recorded in just one day too. I read one of his bio's and I remember that "Tribute to Elmore James" was just improvised on the spot--first take! Amazing! I also love the overall recording and mix much better than the first.

If you're a fan of Roy's, you'll collect most of his work anyway--the first or second album are both excellent places to start.

tazzboy · July 4th, 2009, 11:48 PM

I'm Surprise that Don Mare hasn't chime in what he thinks is best Roy Album.

Walker · July 5th, 2009, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek S

+1. I also recommend the "companion" piece, "American Axe: Live in 1974".

I don't know which one is the "one" to have, but American Axe is one I just can't listen to. I've tried to enjoy it, but his tone is so shrill I can't listen to more than a couple of tracks before I have to turn it off.

zimbo · July 5th, 2009, 12:28 AM

The 2nd Album is the one to have. Roy plays amazing licks which seem effortless. His later albums particularly with Alligator got way into the shrill distortion on his tele that they thought was the essence of his sound. My favorite Roy songs are Don't Tell Me No Lies and Good God Have Mercy.

crawdad · July 5th, 2009, 12:37 AM

The Roy Buchanan Anthology is excellent, except for the first four songs. You get the best cuts from the first and second album and highlights from several others. If you you have to have a single album, I'd go with the Second Album too. However, Sweet Dreams and The Messiah Will Come Again from the first album are must have cuts too (and you get 'em both on the anthology.)

Flashback · July 7th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Well I digged and found the second album at a used cd store in town and it has been in my car all week.

I have always like roy and have a couple of bootlegs was just wanting to find his better studio efforts. Which from what I heard was hit or miss.

Geo · July 7th, 2009, 09:53 PM

I go with the 1st 2 Polydor LPs. There were some good tracks musically on later ones
but kind of sparse overall. That and on some later stuff too much
pyrotechnics (gimmicks) and not as much good music wise.

July 4th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flashback Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Swamps of DOOM, South Carolina Posts: 1,040 1 Photos	Which Buchanan album is the ONE to have? I have had quite a few people saying the first one is. (the one with sweet dreams on it). But I am not getting the same emotion and technique I see in some of his videos on youtube. So which one does it for you?

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Steve G Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: LeeK (England) Age: 33 Posts: 2,446 64 Photos	For me his talent is never better demonstarted than on 'Live Stock'. __________________ "He was a drinkin' man with a guitar problem..." http://www.myspace.com/stevegiddings http://www.myspace.com/hiandlonesome

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,155	The one called Roy Buchanans second album for me has the most good songs. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 59 Posts: 17,155	These are my 3. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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ole AZ Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Verde Valley, Arizona Age: 22 Posts: 1,033	I'd say Live Stock __________________ "I could listen to Mike Campbell play me the phone book." - Yoni

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Kebmel Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NZ Age: 49 Posts: 213	I've only got a 'Best Of' on vinyl, all his albums are extremely hard to come by down here.

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brokenjoe Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto Age: 47 Posts: 1,579	There isn't really just 'one' to have. There's so many good things on lots of his records. However, if someone told me I could only have one, it'd probably be 'Second Album.'

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choosymothers Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new york Posts: 126	my vote's for the first album

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casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 41 Posts: 4,113	Work on getting them all. I love 'A street called straight' __________________ If Meg White can call herself a musician, then so can I.

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Radspin Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East Northport, NY Age: 54 Posts: 721	I agree with Mark but I haven't heard them all.

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absurdplanet Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: RAIDER NATION, N. California Posts: 128	I agree with Mark, I would vote for Roy Buchanan's Second Album. Having said that--Roy himself thought his live album recorded in Japan was his best work. I have it as well as most of his catalog. I still think Roy's second album if the best. The first album is great--a lot of the tracks are the standards Roy played in clubs at that time--it jumps around a lot--first the Bluesy tracks and then the Country. Of course the "Messiah Will Come Again" is "to die for." That was the first track I ever heard played by Roy on the old K-SAN radio station in N California--I was waiting for it to end with pen in hand to take down the information so I could immediately buy it. I still remember it having that impact. I have a DVD of him playing most of the first album live before he tracked it--it's pretty much note for note as the album. Most of all, I like the songs on the second album more. It's a more consistent effort--more bluesy--I believe it was basically recorded in just one day too. I read one of his bio's and I remember that "Tribute to Elmore James" was just improvised on the spot--first take! Amazing! I also love the overall recording and mix much better than the first. If you're a fan of Roy's, you'll collect most of his work anyway--the first or second album are both excellent places to start. __________________ Kind Regards Bill "Not all who wander are lost"

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tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon Age: 32 Posts: 4,782 1 Photos	I'm Surprise that Don Mare hasn't chime in what he thinks is best Roy Album. __________________

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zimbo Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 234 1 Photos	The 2nd Album is the one to have. Roy plays amazing licks which seem effortless. His later albums particularly with Alligator got way into the shrill distortion on his tele that they thought was the essence of his sound. My favorite Roy songs are Don't Tell Me No Lies and Good God Have Mercy.

July 5th, 2009, 12:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
crawdad Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,593	The Roy Buchanan Anthology is excellent, except for the first four songs. You get the best cuts from the first and second album and highlights from several others. If you you have to have a single album, I'd go with the Second Album too. However, Sweet Dreams and The Messiah Will Come Again from the first album are must have cuts too (and you get 'em both on the anthology.) __________________ You can't have everything. Where would you put it?

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Flashback Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Swamps of DOOM, South Carolina Posts: 1,040 1 Photos	Well I digged and found the second album at a used cd store in town and it has been in my car all week. I have always like roy and have a couple of bootlegs was just wanting to find his better studio efforts. Which from what I heard was hit or miss.

July 7th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#22 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 60 Posts: 2,618 15 Photos	I go with the 1st 2 Polydor LPs. There were some good tracks musically on later ones but kind of sparse overall. That and on some later stuff too much pyrotechnics (gimmicks) and not as much good music wise. __________________ "Somewhere between culture and agriculture"

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