Gene Clark & Carla Olson - So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition) (1987/2025) (Hi-Res)
FLAC (tracks) 24bit-44.1/96kHz - 1.4 GB
1:14:52 | Country Rock | Label: Sunset Blvd Records
FLAC (tracks) 24bit-44.1/96kHz - 1.4 GB
1:14:52 | Country Rock | Label: Sunset Blvd Records
The Americana Album That Started It All. Newly Remastered With 8 Bonus Tracks. 2 Tracks Never Before On CD. "It Is Generally Agreed That "So Rebellious A Lover" Was The First Americana Album. Before SRAL albums and artists were referred to as country rock, or acoustic or folk." All Music Guide "A sinewy and exquisitely polished jewel of folk/country that is driven by an abiding sense of care. A record for all times." New York Times. An exquisite pairing of talent, the duo of Carla Olson and Gene Clark apparently came out of casual living room sessions while Clark was preparing for another project. The feeling of spontaneity and closeness of spirit engulfs all of the cuts here. Olson's strident and powerful vocals mesh beautifully with Clark's slightly world-weary, soulful performances. As for the material, both songwriters obviously put their best foot forward here. Olson's "The Drifter" and "Are We Still Making Love" are excellent country-folk outings. Clark contributes one of his finest later compositions, "Gypsy Rider," a multi-leveled song that can easily be viewed as autobiographical. Excellent support is provided by an array of backing musicians, especially Stephen McCarthy (lap steel and dobro) and guest Chris Hillman (mandolin). The only sad thing is that So Rebellious a Lover was to be the only studio effort by the duo before Clark passed away in 1991. This record is important not only for what it is, but for what it could have become.
Tracklist
CD1
1. The Drifter (2023 Remastered Version) (5:00)
2. Gypsy Rider (2023 Remastered Version) (4:33)
3. Every Angel In Heaven (2023 Remastered Version) (4:00)
4. Del Gato (2023 Remastered Version) (4:57)
5. Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (2023 Remastered Version) (3:42)
6. Fair And Tender Ladies (2023 Remastered Version) (5:07)
7. Almost Saturday Night (2023 Remastered Version) (2:34)
8. I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1) (2023 Remastered Version) (4:20)
9. Are We Still Making Love? (2023 Remastered Version) (3:22)
10. Why Did You Leave Me Today? (2023 Remastered Version) (4:03)
11. Don't It Make You Want to Go Home? (2023 Remastered Version) (3:27)
CD2
1. Changes (Bonus Track) (3:28)
2. Day for Night (Bonus Track) (2:53)
3. Jokers Are Wild (Bonus Track) (4:02)
4. Winning Hand (Bonus Track) (2:34)
5. Lover's Turnaround (Bonus Track) (3:25)
6. Broken Hearts and Broken Dreams (Bonus Track) (4:20)
7. Gypsy Rider (Alternative Version) (4:06)
8. Number One Is To Survive (5:11)
foobar2000 2.0 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-02-20 08:45:54
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Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.20 dB -12.86 dB 5:00 01-The Drifter (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.78 dB 4:33 02-Gypsy Rider (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.55 dB 4:00 03-Every Angel In Heaven (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.18 dB 4:57 04-Del Gato (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.10 dB 3:42 05-Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.21 dB 5:07 06-Fair And Tender Ladies (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.03 dB 2:34 07-Almost Saturday Night (2023 Remastered Version)
DR13 -0.20 dB -14.75 dB 4:20 08-I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1) (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.59 dB 3:22 09-Are We Still Making Love? (2023 Remastered Version)
DR13 -0.20 dB -14.46 dB 4:03 10-Why Did You Leave Me Today? (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.65 dB 3:27 11-Don't It Make You Want to Go Home? (2023 Remastered Version)
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2894 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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foobar2000 2.0 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-02-20 08:45:57
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Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.10 dB -12.95 dB 4:06 07-Gypsy Rider (Alternative Version)
DR11 -2.46 dB -16.10 dB 5:11 08-Number One Is To Survive
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Number of tracks: 2
Official DR value: DR11
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1527 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -0.10 dB -16.19 dB 3:28 01-Changes (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -14.37 dB 2:53 02-Day for Night (Bonus Track)
DR13 -0.10 dB -14.96 dB 4:02 03-Jokers Are Wild (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -13.86 dB 2:34 04-Winning Hand (Bonus Track)
DR14 -0.10 dB -16.59 dB 3:25 05-Lover's Turnaround (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -16.05 dB 4:20 06-Broken Hearts and Broken Dreams (Bonus Track)
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR13
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2674 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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log date: 2025-02-20 08:45:54
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Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.20 dB -12.86 dB 5:00 01-The Drifter (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.78 dB 4:33 02-Gypsy Rider (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.55 dB 4:00 03-Every Angel In Heaven (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.18 dB 4:57 04-Del Gato (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.10 dB 3:42 05-Deportee (Plane Wreck at Los Gatos) (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.21 dB 5:07 06-Fair And Tender Ladies (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -14.03 dB 2:34 07-Almost Saturday Night (2023 Remastered Version)
DR13 -0.20 dB -14.75 dB 4:20 08-I'm Your Toy (Hot Burrito #1) (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.59 dB 3:22 09-Are We Still Making Love? (2023 Remastered Version)
DR13 -0.20 dB -14.46 dB 4:03 10-Why Did You Leave Me Today? (2023 Remastered Version)
DR12 -0.20 dB -13.65 dB 3:27 11-Don't It Make You Want to Go Home? (2023 Remastered Version)
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Number of tracks: 11
Official DR value: DR12
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2894 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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foobar2000 2.0 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2025-02-20 08:45:57
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR11 -0.10 dB -12.95 dB 4:06 07-Gypsy Rider (Alternative Version)
DR11 -2.46 dB -16.10 dB 5:11 08-Number One Is To Survive
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Number of tracks: 2
Official DR value: DR11
Samplerate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 1527 kbps
Codec: FLAC
================================================================================
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Analyzed: Gene Clark / So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR14 -0.10 dB -16.19 dB 3:28 01-Changes (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -14.37 dB 2:53 02-Day for Night (Bonus Track)
DR13 -0.10 dB -14.96 dB 4:02 03-Jokers Are Wild (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -13.86 dB 2:34 04-Winning Hand (Bonus Track)
DR14 -0.10 dB -16.59 dB 3:25 05-Lover's Turnaround (Bonus Track)
DR12 -0.10 dB -16.05 dB 4:20 06-Broken Hearts and Broken Dreams (Bonus Track)
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Number of tracks: 6
Official DR value: DR13
Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2674 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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