House on the Hill: Remastered & Expanded Edition by Audience (CD, 2015)

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"Jackdaw" has Werth showing off his vocal range by hollering out the chorus in full force. After a few listens, this band slowly rises from being heard to being enjoyable. ~ Mike DeGagne.

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Record LabelIMT, ESOTERIC
UPC5013929459243
eBay Product ID (ePID)23046051818

Product Key Features

FormatCD
Release Year2015
GenreRock
ArtistAudience
Release TitleHouse on the Hill: Remastered & Expanded Edition

Dimensions

Item Height0.37 in
Item Weight0.22 lb
Item Length5.64 in
Item Width4.93 in

Additional Product Features

Number of Tracks11
Number of Discs1
Tracks1.1 Jackdaw 1.2 You're Not Smiling 1.3 I Had a Dream 1.4 Raviole 1.5 Nancy 1.6 Eye to Eye 1.7 I Put a Spell on You 1.8 House on the Hill 1.9 You're Not Smiling (Single Mix) 1.10 Indian Summer 1.11 You're Not Smiling (Previously Unreleased Radio Version)
NotesDigitally re-mastered and expanded edition of the classic 1971 album by the legendary progressive Rock group Audience. Along with Genesis and Van Der Graaf Generator, Audience were one of the key bands on the roster of the famous Charisma Label in the early 1970 s. Comprising Howard Werth (vocals, electric nylon string guitar), Keith Gemmell (saxophone, clarinet, recorder, flute), Trevor Williams (bass, vocals) and Tony Connor (drums, percussion, vibes), Audience had a fanatical following, particularly on the continent, where their Jazz-influenced brand of Progressive Rock proved popular (earning the band Top Ten status in Italy). The House on the Hill, released in May 1971, was the band's second album for Charisma and is arguably their most well-known. Produced by Gus Dudgeon, the album featured the legendary title track and classics such as 'Jackdaw' and 'You're Not Smiling'. This Esoteric Recordings reissue includes three bonus tracks (one previously unreleased) and has been re-mastered from the original Charisma master tapes. It features a booklet with restored artwork and an essay by Sid Smith with an exclusive interview with Howard Werth.

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  • 2015 Esoteric Recording cd: Audience "The House On The Hill", Definitive Version !!

    I have this album in many forms. Been lucky enough to have found it upon original release. (a song on a Warner Bros sampler. "Indian Summer", a bonus track on this cd) This, Esoteric Recordings 2015 cd is by far the best version I've heard! This was the third Audience album. Their best. Wasn't classified/considered a Prog album when released, but has gained a reputation as one of the first wave of prog LPs. The instrumentation consists of: Sax/flute, Electric Classical guitar, bass and drums. (All of this is from the extremely well written, informative essay included in the booklet!) The remastering is perfect. It emphasizes the album's dynamics without softening them like so many remasters of original master tapes. The vocals jump out/playful when needed, Sax wails/floats as played, flute soft and then sharp, bass and drums perfectly accented as played, subtle and roaring. A multitude of different instrumental voicing. The vocalist, Howard Werth,  is different, original and perfectly suited to the wonderfully eclectic song selection. This album was beautifully recorded. This is a way cool Musical experience. A rare, beautifully integrated song sequencing that flows from one song type to another. The title song, "The House On The Hill", can send chills down your spine. (I've been singing "Indian Summer" since I heard it. It was on the original US LP version, but has been included on most of the UK cd versions as a bonus song). A Great Album!! A way cool cover too!!!

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  • Great sound on a great CD

    Excellent remastered copy. Very pleased.

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