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  • Release Date: 09/18/2001
  • Original Release: 1982
  • Sales Rank: 22,373
  • Label: ELEKTRA / WEA
  • UPC: 081227437220

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Under the Big Black Sun [2001 Reissue]

1LISTENThe Hungry Wolf
2LISTENMotel Room in My Bed
3LISTENRiding With Mary
4LISTENCome Back to Me
5LISTENUnder the Big Black Sun
6LISTENBecause I Do
7LISTENBlue Spark
8LISTENDancing With Tears in My Eyes
9LISTENReal Child of Hell
10LISTENHow I (Learned My Lesson)
11LISTENThe Have Nots
12Riding with Mary (Single Version)
13X Rewrites "El Paso" (Rehearsal)/Because I Do (TV Mix/Instrumental)
14Universal Cover (Live) Live
15Breathless (Single Mix)
16How I (Learned My Lesson) (Live) Live

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The third X album, and the last in Rhino's reissue 2001 series, Under the Big Black Sun is given five bonus tracks, in addition to fine remastering and liner notes from Kristine McKenna. Under the Big Black Sun was X's most accomplished album, which meant that it had production that was a little more even-handed and streamlined than before (even so, the band still sounded vigorous and dangerous). These five bonus tracks balance that inclination, with the section of the single version of "Riding With Mary." The cover of Jerry Lee Lewis' "Breathless" is ferocious, as are live versions of "Universal Corner" and "How I (Learned My Lesson)," while a run-through of "El Paso" segued with an instrumental version of "Because I Do" is a nice fan bonus. It's another excellent reissue in an excellent series. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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January 05, 2008: Unlike the Dead Kennedy's--which I also liked--these guys can sing (on tune).

Under the Big Black Sun [2001 Reissue]by Anonymous

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July 29, 2004: "Big Black" was X's third album and is as good of a cross over record as has ever been made. Too smart to be metal, too cool to be pop, too hip to be punk; And too bad more people didn't realize how fine a rock and roll album this recording actually is. What makes this band so interesting is their total lack of "rock star" pretensions, the professionalism of their arrangements and playing, and the clearly superior lyrics to anything being done in this genre. The album has an authenticity about it that you'd be hard pressed to match. Even with twenty plus years gone since its release "Big Black" is as astounding now as it was then. It is far and away one of the best recordings of the 80's by an American band, and though not too many folks knew it, there was a lot of interesting things being done before alternative got "cool". This record is one of them. MOONHOG REVIEW