Following similar expensive presentations accorded to his two Watermelon albums, With These Hands, arguably Escovedo's best, most diverse, and provocative work (and his sole release on the Ryko label) receives the deluxe double-disc treatment. The sound is cleaned and tightened up a bit and the cover art reflects the original concept (which Ryko initially rejected), but the bonuses come on disc two. Kicking off with "Can't Take It," a hard-rocking studio track that was intended for the album but was cut, the rest of the ...
Read More
Following similar expensive presentations accorded to his two Watermelon albums, With These Hands, arguably Escovedo's best, most diverse, and provocative work (and his sole release on the Ryko label) receives the deluxe double-disc treatment. The sound is cleaned and tightened up a bit and the cover art reflects the original concept (which Ryko initially rejected), but the bonuses come on disc two. Kicking off with "Can't Take It," a hard-rocking studio track that was intended for the album but was cut, the rest of the extra CD is filled with live performances. It's here that the songs literally come alive in a variety of band settings. With seven tunes recorded in 1996 at South By Southwest (just before the release of the studio album), followed by five more cuts recorded the same year with his acoustic combo, this shows Escovedo's diversity and breadth as a musician. A rollicking Stonesy "The End" -- reprised from his Thirteen Years album -- shows how convincingly this band could rock. The closing "Pyramid of Tears" comes from Gravity, and even unplugged, the song resounds with a driving intensity only hinted at in its studio incarnation, helped enormously by a small string section of cello and violin. An untitled bonus track that closes out the second disc is a lovely instrumental. Its tinkling, melancholy piano and mournful cello provide a fitting coda to this much-deserved expanded edition of an underappreciated gem. ~ Hal Horowitz, Rovi
Read Less
Add this copy of With These Hands to cart. $5.01, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Rykodisc.
Add this copy of With These Hands to cart. $6.82, fair condition, Sold by Service First Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Taylorsville, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Rykodisc.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Ex-Library rental. Disc(s) are professionally cleaned and may contain only light scratches that do not effect functionality. Includes disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork. Disc(s), case, booklet, and back artwork may contain library/security stickers and ink writing. Case and artwork may show some wear. Case may not be an original jewel case. All disc(s) are authentic.
Add this copy of With These Hands to cart. $7.95, good condition, Sold by Booksavers of Virginia rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisonburg, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Rykodisc.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
CD jewel case and insert very good. 2nd disc has scratch but first is scratchless. Your purchase benefits world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
Add this copy of With These Hands to cart. $9.68, very good condition, Sold by insomniacsonline rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from South Hackensack, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Rykodisc.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 5x5x0; Buy from insomniacs! We dont sleep until your order is shipped! Professional packaging, same day shipping on most orders. View our feedback and buy with confidence.
Add this copy of With These Hands to cart. $12.95, good condition, Sold by Meadeco Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from VINE GROVE, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Rykodisc.
![With These Hands [Bonus Disc] - Alejandro Escovedo](https://www3.alibris-static.com/with-these-hands-bonus-disc/cover/s73662gcpdx_l.jpg)
![With These Hands [Bonus Disc]](https://www3.alibris-static.com/with-these-hands-bonus-disc/cover/s73662gcpdx.jpg)
![Gravity [Bonus Disc]](https://www3.alibris-static.com/gravity-bonus-disc/cover/f25457ur7xh.jpg)
