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Gilbert O'Sullivan Himself (Vinyl) 12" Album
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- Title
- Himself
- EAN
- 4050538252668
- Edition
- 12" Album
- Style
- Singer/Songwriter
- Release Date
- 02/03/2020
- No Of Discs
- 1
- Features
- Record Store Day release
- MPN
- 4050538252668
- UPC
- 4050538252668
- Artist
- Gilbert O'Sullivan
- Type
- LP
- Format
- Vinyl
- Record Label
- Union Square Music
- Release Year
- 1971
- Release Title
- Himself [Rsd]
- Genre
- Rock
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Record Label
Union Square Music
UPC
4050538252668
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18050153996
Product Key Features
Artist
Gilbert O'Sullivan
Format
Vinyl
Release Year
1971
Release Title
Himself [Rsd]
Type
LP
Genre
Rock
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USA
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In 1972, MAM/London saw fit to let the U.S. have its first proper Gilbert O'Sullivan record, a repackaging of his 1971 U.K. debut release, Himself. The repackaging included new cover art (with Gilbert sporting the first of his famous "G" emblazoned varsity sweaters) as well as an altered track listing. "Susan Van Heusen" and "Doing the Best I Can," from the U.K. release, were omitted in favor of "We Will" and his Number One, U.S. smash "Alone Again (Naturally)." In an effort to make sure every American knew exactly what they were getting, the album title was even augmented to read, 'Himself (Featuring Alone Again (Naturally))'. The two songs omitted from the original release are missed, mostly, for their role in the nice flow and careful sequencing of Side Two. "We Will," however, proved to be a welcome addition to the U.S. version. An epic and beautifully arranged ode to the simple, unspoken promises kept between friends and family, the tune showed that Gilbert O'Sullivan could be as good as Ray Davies at painting touching pictures of the ordinary. Also fantastic is Side One's "Permissive Twit," a song about an unplanned pregnancy that, through O'Sullivan's thoughtful treatment, ends up surprisingly warm, witty, and wholesome. "January Git" and "Matrimony" roll out the barrel in true dancehall- tradition, while "Houdini Said" and "Thunder and Lightning" take a stab at good old piano driven rock & roll. Whether it be the U.K. or U.S. version, Gilbert O'Sullivan's debut is essential to any lover of Beatles-tinged Brit-pop, and any fan of the mundane made profound. ~ J. Scott McClintock
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Uncut (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he lyrical eloquence of the desperate 'Nothing Rhymed' marks him out as the social-chronicler link between Ray Davies and Chris Difford." Record Collector (magazine) (p.98) - 5 stars out of 5 -- "O'Sullivan consistently set the bar high. Melodically, it's WHITE ALBUM-era McCartney at the pinnacle of his game..."
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This vinyl is really reasonably priced and I love that it is one of the more unusual colours. It arrived well packaged, undamaged and looks as described. It arrived late, due to Royal Mail's Festive rush, but was dispatched by the seller really quickly. When I contacted them to ask where it was, they replied really quickly with a helpful solution. Such good customer service, so strongly recommend. Really happy with my purchase.