Low Budget [Hybrid SACD] [Hybrid SACD]

Track Listings

1. Attitude

2. Catch Me Now I'm Falling

3. Pressure

4. National Health

5. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman

6. Low Budget

7. In a Space

8. Little Bit of Emotion

9. Gallon of Gas

10. Misery

11. Moving Pictures

12. Gallon of Gas [US Single Extended Version] [*][Version]

13. Catch Me Now I'm Falling [Original Extended Version][#][*][Version]

14. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman [Disco Mix Extended Version][*][Versio

Tracks:

Attitude
Catch Me Now I'm Falling
Pressure
National Health
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
Low Budget
In A Space
Little Bit Of Emotion
A Gallon Of Gas
Misery
Moving PicturesBONUS TRACKS
A Gallon Of Gas (U.S. Single Extended Edit)
Catch Me Now I'm Falling (Original Extended Edit)
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (Disco Mix Extended Edit

Ensemble Modern Plays Frank Zappa: Greggery Peccary & Other Persuasions

Average customer rating:

Neither a Letdown, Nor a Knockout
Close...
Just as good, if not better than Yellow Shark
Underwhelming
A great homage

Ensemble Modern Plays Frank Zappa: Greggery Peccary & Other Persuasions

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001FFIXS
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

Moggio
What Will Rumi Do?
Night School
Revised Music For Low Budget Orchestra
The Beltway Bandits
A Pig With Wings
Put A Motor In Yourself
Peaches En Regalia
Naval Aviation In Art?
The Adventures Of Greggery Peccary

Customer Reviews:

Neither a Letdown, Nor a Knockout.......2006-07-20

The musicianship is outstanding, plain to hear on every track. The recording is also top-notch, clear, distinct, with great separation, superb mixing.

But overall, this one just doesn't warm me up. I don't come home at the end of the day and want to slide this into the player, just to run through it a few times. And why is this? After much thinking, it's down to two things.

First, most of the arrangements are just too true to the original, too close to Frank's recordings. Yeah, the arrangements are actually different (but honestly, not by that much), and we've got all instruments as opposed to synclavier, etc. But just sitting and listening, to my long-FZ-acquainted ears it's too much like listening to the originals. This comes across as arranger homage to Frank (and you've gotta respect that), but at the same time I'd think that a group as boss and proficient as the EM would be able to branch out and stretch those musical wings a bit. I mean, if Frank Zappa's music doesn't lend itself well to alternative interpretations (just listen to the new Ed Palermo Big Band FZ music release and that wacky salsa "Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance"), then what does?

Second, the vocals on "Greggary Peccary" just drive me nuts. It's like listening to a reading of some kind of darkly twisted children's book, with the narrator employing all kinds of silly, stupid, and eventually just plain annoying vocal ploys to keep me interested. Given my comments above about the sound being too close to the original, this criticism may come across here as flip-flopping, but this rendition of Greggary, despite its highly original and enjoyable add-on way there at the end, just grates on me.

If you're new to Zappa, save this purchase until you're far more schooled in the entire FZ catalog, until you can look at the songs listed on the label and hear them in your head. Wait until you've got all of the major FZ releases before you get this one.

If you're a dedicated Zappa lunatic, then you'll buy this, just as I did. And you won't regret it; I certainly don't. I guess I was just hoping for more, the kind of "more" that the Colin Towns "Frank Zappa`s Hot Licks & Funny Smells: Live at Moers Festival 2004" release gave in magnificent profusion. Now this is a recording I look forward to listening to, often. In fact, I'll put in on in the car for the ride home tonight.

Close..........2005-05-03

As much as I love "The Yellow Shark," so had I anticipated more of FZ's music from the Ensemble Modern. "Everything Is Healing Nicely" is excellent, but only whetted my appetite more. When I was informed of this offering, I leaped at the chance to gain possession. Sadly, I am not quite leaping for joy afer hearing it.

As always, the musicianship is superb. I believe the Ensemble Modern to be among the finest groups of musicians on the planet today. I also believe there is something missing on this particular release. I thought perhaps it was merely a difference between conductors, Jonathan Stockhammer on the current recording and Peter Rundel on "The Yellow Shark," but it's more than that. Perhaps it is because "Shark" is a live recording, I thought, but comparing "Healing Nicely" with this release puts that theory to bed. Then, after several intent listenings, I realized what was missing was the "eyebrows."

Perhaps only Frank himself is qualified to address that most essential aspect of Zappa's music. Perhaps we are fated to eyebrowless renditions of FZ's music for eternity. Perhaps I am wrong. I am sure that after the death of many great composers nit-pickers like myself ranted about how it will never be the same, the right attitude is missing, blah, blah, blah.

I am suddenly reminded of one of the first lessons about art I learned: Never listen to what as***les like me have to say about it. Buy it, listen to it, make up your own mind.

Just as good, if not better than Yellow Shark.......2004-06-19

Thank Jebus for the Ensemble Modern. What an incredible group of musicians. I could not agree more with Gail Zappa when she exclaims in the liner notes, "The precision with which this is played is shocking and delicious." I am so grateful to this ensemble for realizing the music of one of my favorite composers so capably and lovingly. This recording took skill, determination, and dedication.

I, personally, think the arrangements are fantastic. It was a painstaking process to find as much of the original material as possible and then to transcribe the rest. The production is lush, balanced and precise. And, once again, the performances are inspired.

My one complaint is that "Peaches" feels a little rushed. Everything else is perfect. "Moggio," "A Pig with Wings," "Naval Aviation In Art?" and "The Adventures of Gregary Preccary" stand out as perhaps a litle more perfect than the rest.

I cannot recommend this disc highly enough to any fan of Zappa's music.

Underwhelming.......2004-05-09

Excellent musicians, but quite bland arrangements (particularly in "Put a Motor in Yourself", pretty climax-less "Low Budget Orchestera..." and clumsy "Peaches..."). And I find the treatment of Greggary Peccary, FZ's magnum opus, to be particularly unsuccessful: narration sounds more like aping with a lot of silly mannerisms, making the whole story (which is a nice one, btw) sound very artificial. FZ was telling a story -David Moss and Omar Ebrahim are just reciting a text. I wonder if some more imaginative approach would have helped - like having narration parts played by some instruments (trumpets? clarinets?). Greggary Peccary sounds like quite an unlikable character in Omar Ebrahim's performance (and he was pretty charmins, IMO, in FZ's version). Orchestratin is again somehow lacking the edge of the original.

More successful tracks are excellent dynamic "Moggio" and interestng version of "Naval Aviation...".

A great homage.......2004-04-01

I have grown to love "The Yellow Shark" and "Civilization Phaze III" more and more by and by, as the discs have spin in my player. I keenly awaited the release of this disc with high expectations, and realized--the first time I gave this disc a listen--that I could have had set the bar even higher! The sound engineering (purity there of, and stereophony) is very satisfying. To hear these songs, which I have liked and loved for a long time, performed by an ensemble this powerful and professional (and furthermore - big) is very pleasing.
Ali N. Askin (composer, EM's arranger, and FZ's assistant for the "Yellow Shark" project) has transcribed the original mid-70's recording of "Greggery Peckery", and orchestrated it for EM. It is quite mind-blowing how accurate this performance is to the original, and the added spices are very tasty - this goes for every single performance on the disc, btw. I can see how the hectic narration on "Greggery" could bother those who have grown accustomed to the original recording, but it doesn't much bother me, the professionalism of the musicians saves a lot. Three pieces from "Civilization Phaze III" are performed - this time around with only "real" instruments, of course, and they are all granted to warm the hearts of "C.P.III" lovers. Two nostalgic classics --"Peaches En Regalia" and "Revised Music for Low Budget Orchestra"-- are granted to give listeners satisfaction, especially to those who might think that Zappa's hey day was during the "Hot Rats" period. The performances of these tunes are rich, and give the compositions a certain royalty. An insane fact about this album, is that it is recorded in EIGHT DAYS, proving that this is a VERY talented and EXTREMELY professional ensemble, meaning also that it is worth listening to just for the quality of performance, even if you don't generally enjoy FZ's music.
...Oh, and there's an eleventh track on the disc - it's "hidden", but I'm not going to give anything away; find out what it is for yourselves by buying this album, thus supporting a group of GREAT musicians.

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Not one of their Best!
Best of their arena rock albums...
A Minor Miracle
Their Best Work
Klassic Kinks!

Low Budget
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Velvel Records
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Tracks:

Attitude
Catch Me Now I'm Falling
Pressure
National Health
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
Low Buget
In A Space
Little Bit Of Emotion
A Gallon Of Gas
Misery
Moving Pictures
A Gallon Of Gas (U.S. Single Extended Edit)
Catch Me Now I'm Falling (Original Extended Edit)
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman (Disco Mix Extended Edit)

Customer Reviews:

Not one of their Best!.......2006-02-05

In 1979, when this album was originally released, The Kinks were my unquestioned number one favourite band. A few years earlier I had been fortunate to meet Mick Avory and John Gosling in the Marquee club, and I had a very interesting talk with John Gosling about "Schoolboys in Disgrace", which he thought was their best album so far.

The musical trends had changed quite dramatically during the last two years, so I was very pleased with the Kinks being able to follows these new punk/new-wave trends and adapt to them. In the beginning I loved this new album, "Low Budget"; especially the cool rocker"Attitude" and the lovely ballad "A Little Bit of Emotion".

Now, seen in retrospect, my feelings towards this album have changed, and I regard it as one of the weakest Kinks albums. For a Kinks album the number of real good songs is small, and the overall sound is monotonous and pretty dull.

Of course there are positive moments, and new favourites have come up. There is a lot of charm and humour in the single "Superman" and "Moving Pictures" flows pleasantly, sounding like an outtake from an earlier album.

The title track was a live-favourite for many years, but on a studio album it doesn't really work, and it's more or less a drag.

Conclusion: One of the few Kinks albums that has not aged very well.

Best of their arena rock albums..........2004-11-11

This was The Kinks best selling album in America and I think this is the best of their arena rock albums. Released in 1978, this was eaten up by the audience that wasn't rebellious enough for punk or trendy enough for disco. It sounded great at the time and still sounds pretty good but the production, power chords and lyrics are very dated. This is a perfect time capsule of it's time with numerous references to gas lines and double-digit inflation.

Just like The Stones and Rod Stewart, The Kinks hit the discos with "Superman". And the next time you listen to "Pressure" think The Fools. You can't tell them apart on this song. The only two songs that are not very dated are the bluesy "Gallon of Gas" and the acoustic "Little Bit of Emotion". This CD has been digitally remastered with 3 alternative versions and informative liner notes. 5 stars in its day but it's lucky to get 4 today.

A Minor Miracle.......2004-08-04

As Rod Stewart slapped on the tight pants and asked his fans if they thought he was sexy, The Kinks strapped on the same old guitars and once again demonstrated their understanding for the daily anxieties of the common man. "Gas bills, rent bills, tax bills, phone bills," Ray Davies sings on the tenacious "Superman," one of the many highlights of his songwriting career, "there's got to be something better than this." Indeed there was, and it was this album: an engaging mixture of the opposing musical poles that contended with one another at the time (disco and punk). It often surprises me to read characterizations of this album as yet another "come back" for The Kinks who, by 1979, had come a long way from the days of Apemen and Preservation Societies. Released on the heels of phenomenal rock albums like "Misfits" and "Sleepwalker," The Kinks hardly had anything to "come back" from at this point in their career. They were already there, and I do not see how any informed fan of classic rock could suggest otherwise. "Low Budget" was the beginning of an obvious yet tactful attempt to connect with the cultural context in which it was recorded: oil embargoes, disco, terrorism, punk rock, inflation ("gas strike, oil strike, lorry strike, bread strike"). It is a real testament to this band's integrity that they were able to make music that was timely both in sound and message without sacrificing their songwriting or rock 'n roll roots. The immediately catchy "Superman" nods to disco while never straying so far from the things that connected The Kinks to such a vast audience: the vividness and compassion of Ray's lullabies to the ordinary world, the guttural peels of Dave's guitar, the way they captured the the entirety of rock 'n roll's essence and necessity within a song of just two or three minutes in length. "Superman" would be the album's only overt nod to disco (though not nearly as "overt" as the embarrassing "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?"). The title track, "Attitude," "Misery" and "Pressure" all echo that distinctive crunch and clamor The Kinks pioneered 15 years prior, while "A Gallon of Gas" is a surprisingly stripped-down tribute to the blues: both the blues of their roots and the blues of the time. Records this honest were not exactly made in abundance in the days of Leif Garret and "Midnight Cowboy," and with the current generation of bubble gum passed off as rock 'n roll and celebrity-saturated TV News, "Low Budget's" relevance endures.

Their Best Work.......2004-01-14

It's startling that anyone can not find this album to be a Kinks classic. Along with the following album, "Give the People What they Want," this is the Kinks best work. Songls like "Wish I could fly like superman," "Low Budget," and "Catch Me Now I'm Falling," "A Gallon of Gas," and "Attitude" make this an enjoyable listen from start to finish. The late 70s through the mid-80s represent their most productive period. Their work during this time is infinitely better than any albums they put out during the 60s and early 70. Their earkt albums featured the big hits, such as "You Really Got Me" and "Sunny Afternoon," but little else. "Low Budget" represents a period when the albums were strong all around.

Klassic Kinks!.......2004-01-03

The Kinks were enjoying a second wind once signing with Arista in the mid-1970s after some spotty recordings earlier in the decade. "Sleepwalker" (1977) and "Misfits" (1978) showed the band getting tighter and stronger and the material Ray Davies was writing was approaching some of his best, but nothing could prepare fans for "Low Budget". True to the title the Kinks were at their most stripped down, spontaneous and playful in years. With punk on the ascent Ray Davies figured if you can't join `em, beat `em and delivered some of his brashest songs in years. Ostensibly an album about the USA it's Ray at his observational best with songs focusing on relations both personal and global.

The opening blast of "Attitude" really sets the stage as Dave cranks up his guitar and Ray lets rip with a stinging critique on a deserving fool with the wrong mindset. By the end things settle down and Ray is encouraging us all to "take off your headphones, see what's going on." "Catch Me Now I'm Falling" is a poignant plea from Captain America down on his knees that sadly is as poignant today as it was then. "Pressure" and "National Health" turns the perspective inwards towards dealing with pressure and exercise albeit with great chugging guitar and a can't-help-but-sing-along chorus on "Pressure" and an oddly loopy but catchy beat on "National Health". Next up is "Superman" which literally seems to divide Kinks fans into two camps; love it or see it as the Disco Sellout. Personally I love it and it's the song that hooked me into buying the LP back then and I love the hilarious lyric "I'd like to fly but I can't even swim". As far as rock-meets-disco it's certainly not "Miss You" by the Stones but I've certainly heard worse! "Low Budget" is probably one of the funniest numbers the Kinks did and totally skews the cheapskate chic that was in vogue then and now...another sing-along favorite. "In A Space" follows and I've never been sure whether it's about someone stoned/drunk and totally into introspection or literally about someone out in space, but it goes from calm to rock in almost no time and then back again. "Little Bit of Emotion" is practically just Ray singing with a guitar and lyrically so very direct and emotionally raw. "A Gallon of Gas" is a classic blues romp that conjures up gas lines and laughs about the dealers who can supply "high grade hash" but not a gallon of gas for any amount of cash. "Moving Pictures" is a bit of an odd note to close the record out on but typical for the Kinks...they like to leave on a high note and "Moving Pictures" reminds folks not to take things so seriously.

The re-releases thankfully add the Extended Disco Remix of "Superman" sure to make one camp groan, but has been long unavailable unless (like me) you owned the 12" vinyl single. The "Gallon of Gas" and "Catch Me Now I'm Falling" extended edits are great to have too.

Now some folks may say "Geez, it's a 25 year old record" but it doesn't sound as dated as much of the stuff from that era. It sounds even better on the Remastered Recording and better still on the SACD format. In fact listening to it on the SACD format it doesn't even sound like the same record...it's that much better! And more importantly "Low Budget" got the Kinks back on the map in the UK and the States opening the door to other great records. If you like this you'll love the live "One for the Road" recorded on the "Low Budget" tour. "Give the People What They Want" ups the ante substantially and brought the Kinks into the MTV era. If I had to pick a record representative of the Kinks VERY BEST it's a tie between "Low Budget" and "Give The People..." My suggestion? Start here!

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Sounds High Budget Now!

Sounds way better than the aluminum version!

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Tracks:

Attitude
Catch Me Now I'm Falling
Pressure
National Health
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
Low Budget
In a Space
Little Bit of Emotion
Gallon of Gas
Misery
Moving Pictures
Gallon of Gas [US Single Extended Version][*]
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(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman [Disco Mix Extended Version][*][Versio

Customer Reviews:

Klassic Kinks.......2004-01-03

Sounds High Budget Now!.......2003-07-03

MoFi is BACK! Hallelujah :) Low Budget is my fave Kinks album & somehow I feel like I've just really heard it for the first time. I was resistant to the whole SACD thing at first, but now that I have one I HEAR what I've been missing. When will the big labels get it? Give the people what they want - records that SOUND BETTER & they'll pay for it. Give us VALUE for our hard earned dinero. I am on a low budget - I can barely afford a gallon of gas, but listening to this, I feel like a King...

Sounds way better than the aluminum version!.......2003-06-22

I compared this to the recently remastered regular CD and the CD layer had so much more detail on it! It was almost like they worked off better tapes or something. Well, I guess you should not expect anything less from those Original Master guys. I wish it didin't cost so much, but I must say I am totally pleased with the sonic improvement.

Tracks:

Intro to Music for Low Budget Orchestra
Hungry Freaks, Daddy
Peaches In Regalia
What's New In Baltimore?
Son Of Mr. Green Genes
Barking Playful Sandwich/T-Mershi Duweeen/Igor's Boogie, Phase Four/Aerobics In Bondage/Lumpy Gravy
Luna
Little Beige Sambo
Code 32
Goggle 2
Iudixio
A Frank Lesson
Waka/Jawa
What's New In Baltimore? (theme)

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Perfectly comfortable on the street.
going strong
Fine wine and cigars at night

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Perfectly comfortable on the street........2005-05-04

I found this by accident. Actually, make that "happy accident." It never ceases to amaze me how much of what I like has its roots in Barcelona, and this group is no exception. The whole time I was listening to it I was thinking "where have I heard this before..." Then I read the liner notes and realized "Barcelona." The CD captures the essence of what it is to walk through Barrio Gotico, down the Ramblas, or though barrio chino at night. A little edgy, a little out there. Perfectly comfortable on the street.

going strong.......2002-12-14

After a awesome debut album (2002), I wondered if they could keep up the same level of brilliance in their second CD. To my delight, they did! My record/CD collection is fast approaching 1,000 entires, and I would place anything Brazzaville easily into the top 100.

Fine wine and cigars at night.......2002-01-13

Perhaps best known to the public for their haunting ska-raggae piece "Old man Dub" currently being used by the Ford Motor Company for the 2002 Thunderbird commercial ("The race"), Brazzaville's music hits at many levels.
I was initially drawn to the piece used in the commercial, being a great fan of reggae that features a horn section and bought the CD expecting more of the same in the album. I actually was quite surprised at the breadth of the music. To call it jazz or ska or reggae doesn't quite capture the full richness of the music. "Air Mail" and "Foreign Disaster days" do have that jazzy feel to them - but a very hip modern jazzy feel - like it belongs in a South Beach Cafe on a Friday night. Precise guitar work that betrays a very Les Paul heritage. "Sandman" & "Casa Batllo" takes on a more samba or Cuban Jazz flow with crisp keyboard work. While "Boeing" & "4am Osaka" have heavier guitar work with a rock and roll edge. It is definately and interesting journey - song to song with enough variety to make the listener pay attention to the music.

"Old man Dub" has tight reggae riffs to make Burning Spear proud - now I that I have listened to it, I think an album that reproduced that genre from song to song would have been a tad monotonous. All in all a very entertaining album that takes you some very well sophisticatedly executed pieces that never leave you bored. Like a fine a wine and good cigar, this album leaves you a better person for the experience. Full marks.

Low Budget
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GREAT ALBUM !

Low Budget
Hank Shizzoe
Manufacturer: Ruf Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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GREAT ALBUM !.......2003-03-26

A little bit Mark Knopfler,JJ Cale, Bob Dylan and Ry Cooder.But better than them all together is Hank Shizzoe!

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Klassic Kinks!

Low Budget
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Customer Reviews:

Klassic Kinks!.......2004-01-03

Now some folks may say "Geez, it's a 25 year old record" but it doesn't sound as dated as much of the stuff from that era. It sounds even better on the Remastered Recording and better still on the SACD format. In fact listening to it on the SACD format it doesn't even sound like the same record...it's that much better! And more importantly "Low Budget" got the Kinks back on the map in the UK and the States opening the door to other great records. If you like this you'll love the live "One for the Road" recorded on the "Low Budget" tour. "Give the People What They Want" ups the ante substantially and brought the Kinks into the MTV era. If I had to pick a record representative of the Kinks VERY BEST it's a tie between "Low Budget" and "Give The People..." My suggestion? Start here!

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Klassic Kinks!

Can't beat this album, best of the bunch

If you can find it grab it!

best album they did.true 70's music about lifestye

Low Budget
The Kinks
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ASIN: B000005S3A
Release Date: 1996-12-12

Tracks:

Attitude
Catch Me Now I'm Falling
Pressure
National Health
(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
Low Budget
In a Space
Little Bit of Emotion
Gallon of Gas
Misery
Moving Pictures

Customer Reviews:

Klassic Kinks!.......2004-01-03

Can't beat this album, best of the bunch.......1999-05-14

Are you kidding. This sums life up for me back then. This was one of the best albums made in the 1970's, if not the best. Disco reeks, rock n' roll forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you can find it grab it!.......1999-02-23

Low Budget is the late 70's in a nutshell.Drugs and good rock-n-roll were easier to get than Gallon of Gas! This album is tight ,real tight!With all the air play Superman and Catch Me Now Im Falling got i'm sure it will be rereleased on cd.Rumor has it coming out in April 99',grab it!

best album they did.true 70's music about lifestye.......1998-11-27

This album is a true to life with America in 1977, with the oil crisis, drugs, stress, disco, rock-n-roll, with the middle-class, while still being true to the British blues The Kinks help establish.

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good listening blues

Low Budget
Hank Shizzoe
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Knock Some More
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Customer Reviews:

good listening blues.......2005-06-06

Sounds a lot like J.J. Cale, Smithers.
Good quality sound, not overproduced or busy, just the blues.
This is the kind of blues I enjoy sitting back and listening to. Where the focus is on the music being done well, not just loud and how many licks can be incorporated.

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1. Attitude
2. Catch Me Now I'm Falling
3. Pressure
4. National Health
5. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman
6. Low Budget
7. In a Space
8. Little Bit of Emotion
9. Gallon of Gas
10. Misery
11. Moving Pictures
12. Gallon of Gas [US Single Extended Version] [*][Version]
13. Catch Me Now I'm Falling [Original Extended Version][#][*][Version]
14. (Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman [Disco Mix Extended Version][*][Versio