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The Tom Robinson Band straddled the border between pub rock and punk, turning out hard-driving rock anthems that were filled with attitude, if not venom. They were a stripped-down rock & roll band, delivering charging, catchy three-chord rockers at their best. Occasionally, as on the notorious anthem "Glad to Be Gay," Robinson dipped into social commentary, yet he was best at just rocking out, like on the lost classic "2-4-6-8 Motorway," one of the very best driving songs of all time. "2-4-6-8 Motorway" is the highlight on Rising Free -- The Very Best of the Tom Robinson Band, which proves that the group was a good band, but not great. Few songs on Rising Free have the intoxicating hook of "2-4-6-8 Motorway," and few are as acidic as "Glad to Be Gay." By and large, it's simply competent pub rock that's harder than average. As the years progressed, TRB's edge softened, and they began experimenting with disco. All of these progressions, and all of the group's best moments, are found on Rising Free, and while it doesn't reveal many hidden gems, there are enough good songs to make it worthwhile for pub and punk fanatics.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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Vic Maile, Producer, Produced by - Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1977 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Bob Dylan, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1977 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer - Roy Butterfield, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Robinson, Composer - Tom Robinson, MainArtist - Kurstow, Composer
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Dolphin Taylor, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer - Mark Ambler, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Tom Robinson, Composer - Mark Ambler, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1978 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Lou Reed, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Joseph Longo, Composer - Tom Robinson, MainArtist - James Camacia, Composer
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1979 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
PARKER, Composer - Tom Robinson, Composer, MainArtist - Brian Taylor, Composer - Alexander Kustow, Composer
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1979 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Peter Gabriel, Composer - Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1979 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Elton John, Composer - Tom Robinson, Composer - The Tom Robinson Band, MainArtist
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1979 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
Albumbeschreibung
The Tom Robinson Band straddled the border between pub rock and punk, turning out hard-driving rock anthems that were filled with attitude, if not venom. They were a stripped-down rock & roll band, delivering charging, catchy three-chord rockers at their best. Occasionally, as on the notorious anthem "Glad to Be Gay," Robinson dipped into social commentary, yet he was best at just rocking out, like on the lost classic "2-4-6-8 Motorway," one of the very best driving songs of all time. "2-4-6-8 Motorway" is the highlight on Rising Free -- The Very Best of the Tom Robinson Band, which proves that the group was a good band, but not great. Few songs on Rising Free have the intoxicating hook of "2-4-6-8 Motorway," and few are as acidic as "Glad to Be Gay." By and large, it's simply competent pub rock that's harder than average. As the years progressed, TRB's edge softened, and they began experimenting with disco. All of these progressions, and all of the group's best moments, are found on Rising Free, and while it doesn't reveal many hidden gems, there are enough good songs to make it worthwhile for pub and punk fanatics.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:07:47
- Main artists: The Tom Robinson Band
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Parlophone UK
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company ℗ 1997 Parlophone Records Ltd, a Warner Music Group Company
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