To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rory Gallagher’s sophomore solo album from 1971, this 3 x LP version of the album includes a new mix of the original album, previously unreleased alternate takes, and seven Radio Bremen radio session tracks.
A beautiful remastering and in-depth look at this classic from the Irish guitarist known as "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of" (FarOut Magazine).
At the time of release, Deuce was not a huge success... However, over the years the album has remained popular with Gallagher's fans which include many legendary guitarists.
For example, Johnny Marr of The Smiths said in an interview: "There was one day when I was playing along with the Deuce album which was a complete turning point for me as a guitar player". Critic Dave Thompson says the album "peaks with the closing, broiling 'Crest of a Wave'. With bass set on stun, the drums a turbulent wall of sound, and Gallagher's guitar a sonic switchblade, it's a masterpiece of aggressive dynamics, the sound of a band so close to its peak that you can almost touch the electricity." In an interview shortly after the release of the album Gallagher said "I was looking for a raw earthy sound on Deuce and I was fairly pleased with it."
Triple LP Black Vinyl Pressing
Side A:
1. Used To Be (50th Anniversary Edition)
2. I'm Not Awake Yet (50th Anniversary Edition)
3. Don't Know Where I'm Going (50th Anniversary Edition)
4. Maybe I Will (50th Anniversary Edition)
5. Whole Lot Of People (50th Anniversary Edition)
Side B:
1. In Your Town (50th Anniversary Edition)
2. Should've Learnt My Lesson (50th Anniversary Edition)
3. There's A Light (50th Anniversary Edition)
4. Out Of My Mind (50th Anniversary Edition)
5. Crest Of A Wave (50th Anniversary Edition)
Side C:
1. Used To Be (Alternate Take 1)
2. I’m Not Awake Yet (Alternate Take 1)
3. Maybe I Will ( Alternate Take 1)
4. Whole Lot Of People (12 String Acoustic Alternate Take 1)
Side D:
1. In Your Town ( Alternate Take 3)
2. Should’ve Learnt My Lesson (Alternative Take 1)
3. There’s A Light (Alternate Take 1)
4. Out Of My Mind (Alternate Take 3)
Side E:
1. Crest Of A Wave (Alternate Take 2)
2. Crest Of A Wave (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
3. Don’t Know Where I’m Going (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
4. I Could’ve Had Religion (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
Side F:
1. Should’ve Learnt My Lesson (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
2. For The Last Time (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
3. Messin’ With The Kid (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
4. Pistol Slapper Blues (Radio Bremen 21/12/1971)
