The answer - Originally in Holland the album Shpritsz (exactly the same as this CD) was released in 1978. One year after this, Herman decided to jump to the USA, with this remixed album. This album did not contain some songs of the first released dutch album en they recorded a new version of Saturday Night. This CD is the same as the first dutch releas and is a state of the art album, concerning rock & roll. Buy it and you won t be sorry!!
Sweet chops and lyrics - Have the album, decided to get the CD. The two are very similar but slightly different. Mostly in the intro s and some of the lyrics(not much). This CD stays very true to the album for sound and style. Great lyrics, jumpin piano riffs and excellent guitar chops.
RIP Rock n roll junkie - Without a doubt, this is the greatest album from a great rock n roll star. Herman s long and reasonably successful career is simply littered with great music, sung and played from the heart. 23 years later, Herman fufils his own prophesy - When I do my suicide for you, I hope you miss me too . There will be no more music from Herman so buy what you can while it s available.
slightly different...still GREAT!! - Don t be fooled when you read that this CD is way different from the original LP release. A new song, a couple of different intro s and transitions, but the songs themselves are the same as they were on vinyl (I checked). That s to say they sound great and every bit as good as you remember them!! This cd is truly a testament as an old rock n roll favorite standing the test of time.
Not what I expected - This CD is not the same as the vinyl pressing of the late 70 s or early 80 s that had essentially the same playlist. I was hoping to replace my lost vinyl press of this title. This recording is somewhat rawer than the original and, frankly, I preferred the earlier version. One track, Champagne (& Wine) , appears exactly as I remember it on the earlier recording. I will say that the cruder presentation here is interesting, but if you are purchasing this as a replacement of the earlier recording, I fear that you will be disappointed.