Not sure how I feel about this one—a bit of a head-scratcher, really, since both albums still are readily available individually. It’ll be interesting to see the notes, of course, and it’s always great to see Gene’s music out there. Funny how “Digitally Remastered” seems almost a quaint addition to the cover…very 2006. But truthfully, for those of us who had hoped the success of 4AD’s massive No Other box would inspire subsequent archival releases, this stands as a holding pattern, not a positive step forward. I guess no one is willing to do the work that would be required for anything other than a straight reish. I’ve preordered, of course. Gotta support your team, eh. Release date is May 26.
For "White Light" there is the excellent Intervention Records hybrid SACD out there. But a good release of "Roadmaster" is welcome. BGO generally does pretty good work.
Yes, I’ve heard that the Intervention release is top-notch but last I checked, the cost was ridiculously prohibitive. This might be a nice compromise.
It's still available for $30 from the Intervention site, but I guess international shipping might bump up the cost. BGO releases are a good value when they do them right.
Today is release day for this. Had been provisionally listed at $31.99 (CAD) and is now $19.36. Promo blurb. Leading with Gene’s Christys credentials is a little bizarre, lol. “Dude was in the New Christy Minstrels, man.” “Cool. I’m in.” From 1971 comes ex-New Christy Minstrel and Byrds co-founder Gene Clark's A&M Records album, 'White Light' 'Roadmaster' features the tracks that Clark was recording for his follow-up album for A&M... originally 'Roadmaster' was only issued in Holland. Before these, Clark had recorded two albums for A&M as Dillard & Clark, both receiving critical acclaim. After 'White Light', Clark was involved with more than one Byrds reunion and also with McGuinn, Clark & Hillman. Clark sadly died in 1991 at the age of 46; however, the legacy he left includes such songs as 'Eight Miles High', 'I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better' and 'Set You Free This Time. 'Digitally remastered and slipcased, and with extensive new notes.
