Ben Folds Five The Complete Sessions at West 54th (2LP) Vinyl Record

This 2-LP release was the first live album to be released from the 'vintage' years of the trio (consisting of Folds, drummer Darren Jessee and bassist Robert Sledge). Among the 15 tunes are three from the group's self-titled debut, nine from their then-current release Whatever and Ever Amen featuring their hit 'Battle of Who Could Care Less,' and three songs that had not been released at the time ('Emaline,' 'Theme from 'Dr. Pyser',' and their radically reimagined cover of Flaming Lips' 'She Don't Use Jelly'). Folds and crew were always a great live band'they even recorded their studio albums in a largely live setting'but this performance crackles with palpable intensity, brought home by this recording's flawless fidelity. But don't take our word for it'as Folds says in Bill Kopp's liner notes that accompany the release, 'That gig was pretty special.' Available on tan and black 'scuffed parquet' vinyl to match the floor of the studio where it was recorded!
Record One

Tracklist
Side One
1. Missing the War
2. Kate
3. Battle of Who Could Care Less
4. The Last Polka

Side Two
1. Selfless, Cold and Composed
2. Brick
3. Steven's Last Night in Town
4. Smoke

Side One
1. Philosophy
2. Emaline
3. Theme from "Dr. Pyser”
4. One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces Record Two

Side Two
1. Underground
2. She Don't Use Jelly
3. Song for the Dumped

Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.

Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.