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Michael Nesmith - Tantamount to Treason, Vol. 1 (Expanded Edition) (1972) [Hi-Res]

Michael Nesmith - Tantamount to Treason, Vol. 1 (Expanded Edition) (1972) [Hi-Res]

BAND/ARTIST: Michael Nesmith

  • Title: Tantamount to Treason, Vol. 1 (Expanded Edition)
  • Year Of Release: 1972
  • Label: RCA - Legacy
  • Genre: Country
  • Quality: 24-bit/192kHz FLAC
  • Total Time: 59:20
  • Total Size: 2.06 GB
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This is Michael "Papa Nez" Nesmith's first LP backed by the Second National Band, which like its predecessor, is a loose aggregate of studio musicians. This "next generation" was only featured on this disc and heralds the return of former First National Bandmates O.J. "Red" Rhodes (pedal steel) and Michael Cohen (keyboards). The most notable variation between the two units lies in the ethereal style which Nesmith delivers his earthy Southwestern-flavored lyrics and melodies. From right out of the starting gate, Papa Nez unleashes the atypically heavy "Mama Rocker" -- which would not have sounded out of place on an early MC5 record. Even compared to his edgier material like "Mama Nantucket," this track is on the verge of early-'70s electric heavy metal. Nez also dips into the avant-garde juxtaposition of jarring sound effects on the introduction to the idiosyncratic tongue-in-cheek narrative "Highway 99 With Melange." These anomalies aside, however, the rest of the album consists of a decidedly more pastoral pastiche of songs. "In the Afternoon" is particularly appealing, and features a blend of folkie-tinged psychedelia with Nesmith's trademark winsome lyrics. Similarly, the other originals -- such as the tranquilly trippy "Lazy Lady" or the straight ballad "You Are My One" -- reveal the artist's depth as an equally engaging singer and songwriter. This disc is likewise notable for including the Richard Stekol-penned "Wax Minute" -- which became both a treasured favorite for artist and enthusiast alike -- resulting in its revival during Nesmith's brief return to the concert stage in the early '90s. In 2001, the U.K.-based Camden label paired the long-players Nevada Fighter and Tantamount to Treason in their series of two-fer releases. Included on this title are three previously unissued tracks from the early '70s -- the original instrumental "Cantata & Fugue in C&W," as well as a cover version of "Rose City Chimes" and the anti-tobacco anthem "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)."

Tracklist:
01 - Michael Nesmith - Mama Rocker (3:07)
02 - Michael Nesmith - Lazy Lady (2:57)
03 - Michael Nesmith - You Are My One (4:13)
04 - Michael Nesmith - In the Afternoon (5:50)
05 - Michael Nesmith - Highway 99 with Melange (5:07)
06 - Michael Nesmith - Wax Minute (4:41)
07 - Michael Nesmith - Bonaparte's Retreat (4:43)
08 - Michael Nesmith - Talking to the Wall (3:01)
09 - Michael Nesmith - She Thinks I Still Care (4:14)
10 - Michael Nesmith - Six Days On the Road (5:19)
11 - Michael Nesmith - Circle Sky (2:57)
12 - Michael Nesmith - Listen to the Band (Alternate Version) (4:42)
13 - Michael Nesmith - Tan My Hide (Instrumental) (3:38)
14 - Michael Nesmith - You Are My One (Alternate Instrumental) (4:50)


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  • mufty77
  •  wrote in 23:51
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Many thanks for 24-192!!
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  • john oliver
  •  wrote in 23:54
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many thanks for the high res nesmith files; when i play back the tantamount to treason files, i experience a lot of dropouts ; dont know if the files are corrupt or there is something wrong with my system.
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  • Lindsey Hoover
  •  wrote in 18:09
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Is there anyway or anyplace I purchase this CD with all 14 tracks? All I can find is the CD with only 9 tracks.
Thank you,
Lindsey
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