ALMOST FAMOUS Original Broadway Cast Recording Thread

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 10:51am

Releases March 17 digitally, physically, and on vinyl! Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe

Here's a first listen of Casey Likes (William Miller) and the company performing "No Friends":

 

[JanMaxwellsBag]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:12am

That seems like a long time to wait, considering it opens next week.

[BETTY22]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:22am

I like it - it's going to be hard for the new songs to compete with the amazing songs in the film. 

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:25am

Some cast albums recently have been recorded and released with a quick turnaround so five months does seem like a bit of a wait since we know post production doesn’t generally take that long. There must be a reason they want to drop the album in March.

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 10/28/22 at 11:31am

BETTY22 said: "I like it - it's going to be hard for the new songs to compete with the amazing songs in the film."

One of the reasons I am on the fence on going to see this is because I am a huge fan of the film and its music that I am apprehensive of seeing it told devoid of any of the original music used. 

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 11:56am

Carlos, two songs are in tact. "Tiny Dancer" actually sounds better because it's not a sing a long, it's professional singers beautifully singing.  And "The Wind" is sung gorgeously by Solea who has one of most thrilling, ethereal voices I've ever heard. It's worth seeing just for her. Trust. 

[Mitch101]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 12:02pm

This song perfectly sums up what the experience was like for me. Competent, but boring as heck. I can't think of a musical in recent memory where I was so bored.

[flord10]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 1:05pm

I’m always a bit confused when shows choose to wait so long after opening to release their cast albums. In todays world, a cast album has to be one of the most effective marketing tools in getting people interested in a show, so I would assume they would want to get them out as quickly as possible.

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:25pm

I think The Music Man waited so long to release their cast recording so as many people as possible could see it. Unfortunately, more shows will follow this formula. I thought March 17th was a typo, it seems ridiculous. 

[flord10]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:45pm

I can understand Music Man not having to rush to get it out, as there was plenty of hype around the show just by virtue of Hugh & Sutton's name recognition. Plus, with it being a revival, almost everyone knows the music by now. Almost Famous, on the other hand, would be a show that I suspect could only benefit by getting a cast album out as soon as possible.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 2:45pm

Jordan Catalano certainly wasn't wrong about the late '60s to early '70s vibes. The first two chords of the song they just released are literally the first two chords of "Rocket Man."

 

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 3:00pm

Everyone has said that. Shockingly, he isn't the Messiah of BWW. Thank God.

Also, everyone who has seen or even heard of the movie know it's about that music era. Not a mystery, Brah. 

Updated On: 10/29/22 at 03:00 PM

[JanMaxwellsBag]

Posted: 10/29/22 at 3:17pm

Sutton Ross said: "Everyone has said that. Shockingly, he isn't the Messiah of BWW. Thank God.

Also, everyone who has seen or even heard of the movie know it's about that music era. Not a mystery, Brah."

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 3/3/23 at 12:14pm

Listen: '1973' From ALMOST FAMOUS; Cast Recording to Be Released Next Month
 

Album release delayed to April 21st.

[James2]

Posted: 3/3/23 at 4:11pm

The digital release will have two more tracks than the CD.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/3/23 at 4:17pm

The vinyl release date has also been pushed back, to May 19.

Track listing:

• ACT I
• 1. 1973
• 2. Who Are You With?
• 3. Ramble On
• 4. Fever Dog
• 5. Morocco
• 6. It's All Happening
• 7. Everybody's Coming Together
• 8. The Night-Time Sky's Got Nothing on You
• 9. No Friends
• 10. Simple Man
• 11. Something Real
• 12. Tiny Dancer

 

• ACT II
• 13. Stick Around
• 14. Elaine's Lecture
• 15. It Ain't Easy / It's All Happening (Reprise)
• 16. Listen to Me
• 17. The Wind
• 18. Lost in New York City / River
• 19. The Real World
• 20. Goodbye / New Day Coming
• 21. Finale: Everybody's Coming Together (Reprise)
• 22. Fever Dog Bows
• 23. He Knows Too Little (And I Know Too Much) (Bonus Track)
• 24. Anything's Possible (Bonus Track)

 

*Tracks 10 and 24 will not be included on the physical release*

Updated On: 3/3/23 at 04:17 PM

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 3/24/23 at 3:35pm

It seems like they've been quietly dropping tracks for this, as The Real World came out today but I don't think I saw a press release or anything.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/7/23 at 1:36pm

The company performing “Fever Dog Bows”:

 

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/20/23 at 12:05pm

Calling all Band-Aids… digital and physical release is tomorrow!

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 12:01am

The full album is finally out! Who's listening?

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 1:31am

The album sounds crisp and clear. The vocal pyrotechnics are impressive. I didn’t get to see the show but I love the film and I love this score so I’ll be forever scratching my head why this didn’t catch on with audiences.

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 2:28am

Wasn't the biggest fan of the show itself but I found the score absolutely ravishing. And this cast glorious. Their voices are incredible and this album has something that I feel most (not all) contemporary cast albums have: the cast sounding absolutely in love with what they are singing. I can feel their energy, love and passion for the music, the story, and for each other literally pouring through their performances. I will be having this on repeat many a summer night.

[msmp]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 4:41am

I didn't love the show when I saw it (maybe because I didn't love the movie?), but I remember thinking "1973" was one of the best opening numbers I had heard in years, and that the vocal talent on stage was great. I stand by it, having had the chance to listen to it again on the cast album (though yes, I know I'm a bit late given that track dropped ages ago).

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 12:03pm

Loved the show, loving the album!

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 4/21/23 at 1:20pm

It’s a gorgeous album for a now forgotten show for most people. Bummer.