The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Take It from the Man!

Recorded virtually live in the studio presents a different facet of the groups style. 18 tracks. Album Description

If you saw Dig!, buy this album with confidence.

I heard about these guys from that movie, Dig!, and I didn't know what to expect. Turns out, they're amazing. There's no comparison to the Dandy Warhols, none. Why they thought they were in competition with a hack band with a few hooks is beyond me. These guys are the real deal. If it wasn't for their lead singer making a jerk of himself and screwing up record deals (which is a storyline that you won't understand once you hear the thoughtful lyrics), these guys would be widely known as one of the best bands in the world. They sound like a throwback from the 60's, but slightly updated. The music is varied and intelligent as anything you've heard. I guess The Rolling Stones might be an apt comparison, but there's something more raw about this band. Look, if you were on the fence, just buy this, you won't be disappointed. March 21, 2007

lets buy a good album

This may be an album you hate, but I doubt it. I came late to the Brian Jonestown Massacre fan-club, but I'm hooked. This album is a must. If you like rock-n-roll you will like this album. It's packed with a motherlode of energy and originality. They (he) takes everything good about 60's rock and roll and tweaks it so well that you forget that there is any kind of "influence". This is some of the most original music you can find. Sorry I'm not more eloquent, this music deserves it. Buy it. August 26, 2006

Take it from the Man = BUY IT FROM THE STORE!

Anton Newcombe is plain and simply a GOD! The greatest musician in the last 20 years. Buy this album and every other one they have put out. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!! March 23, 2006

Channeling the ghost of Brian Jones?

So claims Anton Newcombe, brainchild of BJM. I think perhaps Anton is Brian Jones reincarnate. As vividly depicted in the documentary DIG! Anton is one of those rare tortured artists who creates brilliant music and sings of love and freedom, but is incapable of experiencing it himself. Most of the truly legendary music indeed comes from people who struggled with egomania, addiction, self-destructiveness, etc. BJM is instantly associated with early Stones and The Who. Their sound is pure and beyond the grasp of the formula Top 40 commercialization of the recording industry. These early albums are instant classics and timeless. If you want 100% organic rock and roll buy this and other BJM CDs. December 20, 2005

wonderful cd

this has to be one of my favorites from bjm. i love it. i listen to it all the time. and i highly recomend it to anyone who loves music. December 8, 2005

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