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Artist: Manassas
Label: Rhino
Category: Music

List Price: ~~$13.98~~
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Seller: gatefold-records

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.8 x 0.2

MPN: 521089
UPC: 081227985004
EAN: 0081227985004
ASIN: B002JG669C

Release Date: September 22, 2009
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Tracks:

•	Witching Hour
•	Sugar Babe
•	Lies (with Joe Walsh)
•	My Love Is A Gentle Thing
•	Like a Fox
•	Word Game
•	Tan Sola Y Triste
•	Fit To Be Tied
•	Love and Satisfy
•	High & Dry
•	Panhandle Rag
•	Uncle Pen
•	Do You Remember the Americans
•	Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music)
•	I Am My Brother

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
After recording his second solo album, Stills formed Manassas in 1971 with a talented group of musicians that included Chris Hillman, a former member of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers. Manassas released two albums, 1972's eponymous double-album debut and the 1973 follow-up, Down The Road. MANASSAS - PIECES features alternate versions of two songs from Down The Road: 'Do You Remember The Americans' and 'Lies' (featuring guitarist Joe Walsh). The collection also includes the legendary group's unreleased performances of 'Sugar Babe' and 'Word Game,' a pair of songs Stills recorded in 1971 for his second solo album. The remaining tracks include 'Like A Fox,' a song recorded with blues guitarist Bonnie Raitt on background vocals and the Latin-tinged 'Tan Sola Y Triste' (Spanish for 'So Alone and Sad').

Album Description
Manassas: Pieces is a 2009 two CD set from the legendary supergroup Manassas, led by Stephen Stills. These are tracks recorded for both of their albums Manassas and Down The Road but were initially left off the albums. Amazing unreleased material featuring early Manassas versions of later recorded Stills classics like 'Sugar Babe', 'Word Game' and 'Do You Remember The Americans.

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Manassas November 4, 2009
Tom Anderson (leawood, ks.)
This CD is as good or maybe better than the original 2 LP set from 1972 (or so). The production is outstanding and the song selection is great. This is a band that should reunite.

3 out of 5 stars

"Pieces" is an apt description October 21, 2009
hj (Franklin, tn USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was excited to learn of this recording...upon listening, I came to the conclusion that "Leftovers" would be a better title. I remain hopeful that somewhere there is a live Manassas recording that will further verify the promise of the first album.

4 out of 5 stars

new old stock Stills October 16, 2009
Clement R. Kaye
Stephen Stills was at his best with Mannassas and this is cuts from those sessions , maybe not the best tunes they did , but better than most anyone elses , and a good recording quality too.

4 out of 5 stars

A great CD for Stills and Manassas fans...... October 11, 2009
D. Roth (Cleveland, OH)
Not too much more to add to prior reviewers' comments but here are some thoughts that I hope will add some value for potential purchasers. This CD is an eclectic mix of, well, `Pieces' performed by Stephen Stills and Manassas. Although it is understandable how this collection could only be released retrospectively, it stands the test of time and is well worth listening to for Stephen Stills fans. Several of the best songs seemed to be saved for future release, most notably `My Love is a Gentle Thing' (which was slated for the ill-fated 1974 CSNY `Human Highway' album) and `Love and Satisfy' (Souther-Hillman-Furay). `My Love is a Gentle Thing' sounds almost identical to me to the one on the CSN box set and maybe it is. Others are re-recordings of previously-released (`Sugar Babe', `Word Game') or soon-to-be-released at that time (`Do You Remember the Americans', `Lies') songs. Others are great originals ('Witching Hour') or covers we have not heard.

The musicianship of this band is simply superior and for those appreciating high quality 2-channel recordings, the sound quality is outstanding. Folks, these are real musicians making real music. This is not digitally-synthesized over-processed garbage.

What stood out for me on many of the songs was Dallas Taylor's drumming which is very prominent on many of the rockier selections. A number of hardcore bluegrass cuts are included featuring fiddle and mandolin (by Chris Hillman, the pro's pro, of course) towards the end of the CD. Finally, Stephen is singing gritty, unforced and on key, and his guitar is sweet.

Years later, I am stills sorry that Stephen could never put Manassas back together, if for just a reunion tour.

I rate this CD is a buy.

5 out of 5 stars

Superb!!!! October 8, 2009
gary hebda (westfield, mass)

....I couldn't wait to get my hands on this album (especially when you pre-order, time seems to stand still(s)....)and I wasn't disappointed! Stills has always been my main man when it comes to melodic tunes with a bite and Manassas proved to be an excellent vehicle for his creative prowess. If there is a downside, I only wish that some of the "pieces" where longer in length. What I wouldn't give to hear a five minute version of "Tan Sola Y Triste"!!! Anyway, if you're a Stills fan, do yourself a favor and buy this LP. Like everybody else, I'm looking forward to purchasing that "promised" box set that Nash is putting together for Stills. No doubt there will be a few choice "gems" to surface from the archives. Besides, its way past time to critically reevaluate the Stills canon. Song for song, I think Stephen Stills towers over the likes of an over-hyped Neil Young. Keep em coming, Stephen!

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