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highplainsdem

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1. Kicking, because this is a kick-ass song more people need to hear. A review of
Mon Sep 12, 2022, 12:45 PM
Sep 2022

Contraband that I ran across on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Contraband-Golden-Earring/product-reviews/B0070T0M66?reviewerType=all_reviews

pretty much matches my opinion of it.

ONE tune especially, is just plain legendary. What a shame that only a few thousand humans have ever realized the awesomeness of this composition/performance. Con Man captures the essence of Golden Earring's brilliance. This tune grabs you immediately and never lets up. Of special note, this song contains one of the best secondary Bridge pauses EVER..you know that transition that's really needed to keep the listener enthralled and even more entertained..that sudden change of pace. THIS CON MAN TUNE ALONE IS WORTH $30.00..you can't find it anywhere except on this import CONTRABAND.


That secondary bridge starts about 4:30 in the studio version and 5:30 in the live version.

I love it, too. Not sure Barry's ever done any vocals I liked more. And the way the band jams then... Wow. Incredible outro.

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