Faces - 1970-1975, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything... [2015] + Faces at the BBC, Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings (1970-1973) [2024] (13 x CDs)

FACES 

Faces - 1970-1975, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything... [2015]  + Faces at the BBC, Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings (1970-1973) [2024] (13 x CDs)

Faces are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. It was formed by members of Small Faces after lead singer and guitarist Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie. The remaining Small Faces—Ian McLagan (keyboards), Ronnie Lane (electric bass, vocals), and Kenney Jones (drums and percussion)—were joined by guitarist Ronnie Wood and singer Rod Stewart, both from the Jeff Beck Group, and the new line-up was renamed Faces.

The band had a unique arrangement, as Rod Stewart had signed a separate solo recording contract with the Mercury label shortly before joining the group, which was signed to Warner Bros. Band members often contributed to Stewart's solo albums as contract players, and Faces live shows of the period would feature as much of Stewart's solo material as that of the band, which later fueled tensions amongst them when they began to effectively be viewed as Stewart's 'backing band'. The group lacked a single main songwriter as from the beginning each member would work in tandem to offer songs for each of their albums (Stewart and Wood most often wrote together as a duo, as did Lane and Wood, while Lane would usually contribute at least one solo composition per album). While Stewart was the primary lead singer, both Lane and Wood would also sing lead vocals on several tracks (Lane usually sang lead on his own solo compositions). Their first two albums, First Step (1970) and Long Player (1971), lacked a hit single, but their third album, 1971's A Nod Is As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse, bolstered by the success of Stewart's solo work, became a worldwide hit, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart and spawning the band's first hit single, "Stay with Me".

Tensions in the band came to a head during the recording of their fourth (and final) studio album, 1973's Ooh La La. Ronnie Lane, who was a founder member of Small Faces, left over his diminished role in the band in 1973, and was replaced by Tetsu Yamauchi on bass. The band continued to tour throughout 1974 and 1975, releasing a live album, Coast to Coast: Overture and Beginners, in 1974 that was jointly credited to Rod Stewart/Faces. Ronnie Wood also began to drift from the group over this period, releasing two solo albums of his own, and appearing as a guest musician on two Rolling Stones albums and joining them on tour in 1975. He was briefly augmented by Jesse Ed Davis on guitars before the band broke up at the end of 1975.

The Faces and Small Faces were jointly inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. Stewart was scheduled to perform with the rest of the band but was unable to do so at the last minute due to illness; he was replaced by Hucknall. In 2021, Jones, Stewart, and Wood reunited to record a new album under the Faces grouping. (Wikipedia)

Faces - 1970-1975, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything... [2015]  

The Faces albums were scheduled for expanded reissues in 2008, roughly four years after the release of the definitive rarities-laden box set Five Guys Walk into a Bar..., but those plans were scrapped, and the albums remained untouched for the next seven years. After that long wait came You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything: 1970-1975, a five-disc box that contains expanded versions of the four Faces studio LPs -- 1970's First Step, the twin 1971 masterpieces Long Player and A Nod Is as Good as a Wink...to a Blind Horse, 1972's Ooh La La -- along with a disc of non-LP singles. These aren't quite the track listings from 2008 but they're close enough and, more importantly, they offer a bunch of songs that were not on Five Guys. While A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... is expanded by two BBC Sessions also heard on the box, the rest are given substantial additions. First Step has outtakes of "Behind the Sun" and "Mona: The Blues," alternates of "Flying" and "Nobody Knows," plus a BBC Session of "Shake, Shudder, Shiver"; Long Player has outtakes of "Whole Lotta Woman" and the instrumental "Sham-Mozzal," an alternate of "Tell Everyone," and two selections from a November 1970 show at the Fillmore East ("Too Much Woman [For a Henpecked Man]" and "Love in Vain"); Ooh La La has rehearsal versions of "Borstal Boys," "Silicone Grown," and "Glad and Sorry" along with a live version of "Jealous Guy" from the 1973 Reading Festival; finally, "I Wish It Would Rain (With a Trumpet)" from 1973's Reading Festival is added to the fifth disc. Part of the appeal of Five Guys Walk into a Bar... was how it captured the rangy, rowdy mess of the Faces at their peak and, to its credit, this box doesn't attempt to replicate the sound of a never-ending party. Instead, it offers good-sounding copies of the canon, supplemented by tracks that can't be heard elsewhere. That's good bang for the buck and a good enough reason for the die-hard fans to pony up for this music one more time. (AllMusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine)

Faces at the BBC, Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings (1970-1973) [2024]

This is a delightful discovery for anyone, even if you’re just getting acquainted with the Faces. As someone who has recently stumbled upon this gem, I can confirm that this set perfectly captures the high-energy performances of The Faces, (thanks to John Peel that many of these performances were recorded for us to enjoy). Over the eight discs, we hear Rod Stewart at his absolute finest. I truly believe he was never better than on these recordings. This is not to take away from the other band members, who are also universally excellent.

It’s a fantastic journey into the heart of rock music from the early '70s. This box set is just like opening a time capsule. The recordings from 1970 to 1973 capture the band in their prime, with all the raw energy and spontaneity that made live performances so special. The sound quality is superb, making it easy to imagine yourself in the audience, feeling the excitement and the vibe of those times.  What really struck me was the variety and evolution in their music. Each track offers something different, showcasing the band’s versatility and creativity. These live recordings are captivating, giving you a sense of their dynamic stage presence and the electric atmosphere of their concerts. It’s clear that the Faces were not just playing music; they were living it.

“Faces - At the BBC” is more than just a compilation of songs; it’s a celebration of a band that left a lasting impact on rock music. It’s a joy to listen to and a great way to immerse yourself in the magic of the Faces. Give it a try, and let the music take you on a memorable journey. (B)

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Track lists

Faces - 1970-1975, You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything... [2015]  

CD1

01 Faces - Wicked Messenger 4:07

02 Faces - Devotion 4:56

03 Faces - Shake, Shudder Shiver 3:14

04 Faces - Stone 5:38

05 Faces - Around the Plynth 5:51

06 Faces - Flying 4:17

07 Faces - Pineapple and the Monkey 4:24

08 Faces - Nobody Knows 4:05

09 Faces - Looking Out the Window 5:01

10 Faces - Three Button Hand Me Down 5:48

11 Faces - Behind the Sun (Outtake) / Bonus Track 5:29

12 Faces - Mona - the Blues (Outtake) / Bonus Track 5:05

13 Faces - Shake, Shudder, Shiver (BBC Session) / Bonus Track 2:46

14 Faces - Flying (Take 3) / Bonus Track 4:41

15 Faces - Nobody Knows (Take 2) / Bonus Track 4:42

CD2

01 Faces - Miss Judy's Farm 3:39

02 Faces - You're So Rude 3:44

03 Faces - Love Lives Here 3:06

04 Faces - Last Orders Please 2:36

05 Faces - Stay With Me 4:41

06 Faces - Debris 4:36

07 Faces - Memphis 5:28

08 Faces - Too Bad 3:13

09 Faces - That's All You Need 5:11

10 Faces - Miss Judy's Farm (BBC Session) / Bonus Track 3:31

11 Faces - Stay With Me (BBC Session) / Bonus Track 5:18

CD3

01 Faces - Bad 'N' Ruin 5:25

02 Faces - Tell Everyone 4:19

03 Faces - Sweet Lady Mary 5:47

04 Faces - Richmond 3:03

05 Faces - Maybe I'm Amazed 5:34

06 Faces - Had Me a Real Good Time 5:49

07 Faces - On the Beach 4:15

08 Faces - I Feel So Good 8:45

09 Faces - Jerusalem 1:56

10 Faces - Whole Lotta Woman (Outtake) / Bonus Track 3:14

11 Faces - Tell Everyone (Take 1) / Bonus Track 4:02

12 Faces - Sham-Mozzal (Instrumental / Outtake) / Bonus Track 3:15

13 Faces - Too Much Woman  (For a Henpecked Man) (Live) / Bonus Track 5:28

14 Faces - Love in Vain (Live) / Bonus Track 6:21

CD4

01 Faces - Silicone Grown 3:08

02 Faces - Cindy Incidentally 2:38

03 Faces - Flags and Banners 2:02

04 Faces - My Fault 3:07

05 Faces - Borstal Boys 2:55

06 Faces - Fly in the Ointment 3:50

07 Faces - If I'm on the Late Side 2:39

08 Faces - Glad and Sorry 3:06

09 Faces - Just Another Honky 3:34

10 Faces - Ooh La La 3:38

11 Faces - Cindy Incidently (BBC Session) / Bonus Track 2:29

12 Faces - Borstal Boys (Rehearsal) / Bonus Track 2:48

13 Faces - Silicone Grown (Rehearsal) / Bonus Track 3:07

14 Faces - Glad and Sorry (Rehearsal) / Bonus Track 2:44

15 Faces - Jealous Guy (Live) / Bonus Track 4:45

CD5

01 Faces - Pool Hall Richard (2006 Remastered Single Version) 4:26

02 Faces - I Wish it Would Rain (With a Trumpet) (Live / Remastered) 4:47

03 Faces - Rear Wheel Skid (Remastered Single Version) 4:45

04 Faces - Maybe I'm Amazed (Remastered Single Version) 3:40

05 Faces - Oh Lord I'm Browned Off (Remastered Single Version) 3:51

06 Faces - You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything (2006 Remastered Single Version) 4:32

07 Faces - As Long as You Tell Him (Single Version) 4:21

08 Faces - Skewiff (Mend the Fuse) (Remastered Single Version) 5:17

09 Faces - Dishevelment Blues (Remastered Single Version) 4:57

Faces at the BBC, Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings (1970-1973) [2024]

CD1

01 Faces - You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 7/5/70) 6:29

02 Faces - Wicked Messenger (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 7/5/70) 4:35

03 Faces - Devotion (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 7/5/70) 6:53

04 Faces - It’s All Over Now (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 7/5/70) 7:59

05 Faces - I Feel So Good (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 7/5/70) 8:26

06 Faces - Country Comfort (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 11/29/70) 5:10

07 Faces - You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 11/29/70) 7:01

08 Faces - Too Much Woman (For a Henpecked Man) / Street Fighting Man (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 11/29/70) 5:55

09 Faces - Maybe I'm Amazed (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 11/29/70) 6:47

10 Faces - Around the Plynth/Country Honk/Gasoline Alley (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 11/29/70) 9:55

CD2

01 Faces - You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 12:23

02 Faces - Cut Across Shorty (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 6:31

03 Faces - Love in Vain (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 8:17

04 Faces - Bad ’N’ Ruin (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 5:30

05 Faces - It's All Over Now (Live on John Peel's Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 6:48

06 Faces - Had Me a Real Good Time (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 7:08

07 Faces - (I Know) I’m Losing You (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 6:40

08 Faces - I Feel So Good (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 5/23/71) 11:00

CD3

01 Faces - Three Button Hand Me Down (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 4:47

02 Faces - Maybe I’m Amazed (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 6:11

03 Faces - Too Much Woman (For a Henpecked Man) / Street Fighting Man (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 6:41

04 Faces - Miss Judy’s Farm (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 4:14

05 Faces - Love in Vain (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 8:13

06 Faces - Stay With Me (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 5:55

07 Faces - (I Know) I'm Losing You (Live on Sounds for Saturday, BBC, 4/1/72) 7:43

CD4

01 Faces - Intro/You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 0:15

02 Faces - Three Button Hand Me Down (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 4:44

03 Faces - Miss Judy’s Farm (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 4:04

04 Faces - Memphis, Tennessee (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 5:21

05 Faces - Give Me the Moonlight (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 0:34

06 Faces - Too Bad (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 5:35

07 Faces - Last Orders Please (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 3:06

08 Faces - Devotion (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 6:30

09 Faces - That’s All You Need/Country Honk/Gasoline Alley (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 11:15

10 Faces - (I Know) I’m Losing You (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 8:13

11 Faces - Stay With Me (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 5:58

12 Faces - Had Me a Real Good Time (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 2:34

13 Faces - Underneath the Arches (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 0:21

14 Faces - Every Picture Tells a Story (Live on John Peel’s Sunday Concert, BBC, 2/26/72) 1:53

CD5

01 Faces - Silicone Grown (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 2:55

02 Faces - Cindy Incidentally (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 2:51

03 Faces - Angel (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:37

04 Faces - Memphis, Tennessee (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:11

05 Faces - True Blue (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:27

06 Faces - I’d Rather Go Blind (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 5:17

07 Faces - You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 5:27

08 Faces - Twistin’ the Night Away (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:34

09 Faces - It's All Over Now (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 3:49

10 Faces - Miss Judy’s Farm (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:07

11 Faces - Maybe I’m Amazed (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 6:00

12 Faces - Three Button Hand Me Down (Live on in Concert, 2/8/73) 4:44

13 Faces - (I Know) I’m Losing You (Live on in Concert, BBC, 2/8/73) 6:26

CD6

01 Faces - Silicone Grown (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 3:43

02 Faces - Cindy Incidentally (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 2:39

03 Faces - Memphis, Tennessee (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 4:45

04 Faces - If I’m on the Late Side (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 2:57

05 Faces - My Fault (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 3:43

06 Faces - The Stealer (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 3:19

07 Faces - Borstal Boys (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 3:29

08 Faces - Angel (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 4:15

09 Faces - Stay With Me (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 5:18

10 Faces - You're My Girl (I Don't Want to Discuss It) / True Blue (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 9:27

11 Faces - Twistin’ the Night Away (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 5:21

12 Faces - Miss Judy's Farm (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 4:13

13 Faces - Jealous Guy (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 4:35

14 Faces - Too Bad (Live on in Concert, BBC, 4/21/73) 5:36

CD7

01 Faces - Wicked Messenger (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 3/28/70) 4:06

02 Faces - Devotion (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 3/28/70) 4:50

03 Faces - Shake, Shudder, Shiver (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 3/28/70) 2:42

04 Faces - Pineapple and the Monkey (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 3/28/70) 4:21

05 Faces - Three Button Hand Me Down (Live on Dave Lee Travis, BBC, 3/15/70) 3:54

06 Faces - Flying (Live on Dave Lee Travis, BBC, 3/15/70) 3:54

07 Faces - Wicked Messenger (Live on Dave Lee Travis, BBC, 3/15/70) 2:54

08 Faces - Had Me a Real Good Time (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 9/19/70) 4:48

09 Faces - Around the Plynth/Gasoline Alley (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 9/15/70) 7:32

10 Faces - Country Comfort (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 9/15/70/70) 6:01

11 Rod Stewart - Away in a Manger (Live on Top Gear: John Peel’s Christmas Carol Concert, BBC, 12/26/70) 1:10

CD8

01 Faces - Had Me a Real Good Time (Live on Sounds of the Seventies, BBC, 5/3/71) 5:03

02 Faces - Love in Vain (Live on Sounds of the Seventies, BBC, 5/3/71) 7:01

03 Faces - Oh Lord I'm Browned Off (Live on Sounds of the Seventies, BBC, 5/3/71) 4:30

04 Faces - Maybe I'm Amazed (Live on Sounds of the Seventies, BBC, 5/3/71) 5:13

05 Faces - Stay With Me (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 10/6/71) 5:15

06 Faces - Miss Judy's Farm (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 10/6/71) 3:28

07 Faces - Maggie May (Live on Top Gear, BBC, 10/6/71) 5:28

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