The new album follows the similar Rarities Oxhumed – Volume One collection, which was released in October 2022. Both compilations were curated by Entwistle’s close friend Steve Luongo, who played drums in the legendary bassist’s solo group, and also served as his producer and business partner.
“When I agreed to do two volumes of John Entwistle rarities, I knew volume two had to be even better than volume one,” Luongo said in a statement. “It is!”
Five tracks on Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two are studio recordings that are either alternate version or remixes of songs that first appeared on Entwistle’s final solo album, Music for Van-Pires (2000). The other eight tracks include live renditions of The Who’s “Real Me,” “Long Live Rock,” “Whiskey Man,” “Had Enough,” and “Heaven and Hell.”
Also featured is what’s described as “an epic version” of Mose Allison’s “Young Man Blues,” a song The Who frequently played in concert.
So far, two advance tracks from Volume Two have been made available via streaming services and on YouTube, a video mix of the Music for Van-Pires tune “Endless Vacation” and the live version of “Had Enough.” “Had Enough” is an Entwistle-penned song that The Who recorded for their 1978 album Who Are You.
Release Details
Rarities Oxhumed – Volume Two will be released on CD and can be pre-ordered now. The album also will be available in various bundles that feature either a collectible keychain or necklace. In addition, a two-CD set featuring both volumes of Rarities Oxhumed also can be purchased.
Endless Vacation (Video Mix)
Sometimes (Alternate Mix)
Rebel (Alternate Mix)
When The Sun Come Up (Single Remix)
Horror Rock (Steve’s Re-Mix)
Tommy-Eminence (Live)
Young Man Blues (Live)
Real Me (Live)
Long Live Rock (Live)
Boris Blues-Extended Version (Live)
Whiskey Man (Live)
Had Enough (Live)
Heaven and Hell (Live)
John Entwistle Album 'Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One' is released.
Rarities Oxhumed (so named for his nickname, “The Ox”) - Volume One is the first in a series of posthumous releases coming from John Entwistle as part of a new partnership with Deko Entertainment and longtime friend and collaborator Steve Luongo. A collection of previously unreleased and remastered studio tracks, demos, live recordings, and more.
So, if you're an Entwistle diehard, a Who completist, or simply the type that loves epochal collectibles, the deluxe package of Oxhumed is for you.
Rarities Vol 1 on Spotify Feat. Keith Moon HERE
This first one has unreleased and remastered studio tracks, demos, and live tracks with gems like “Bogey Man” featuring Keith Moon, “Where You Going Now” (demo for the Who), and a raw live version of “Trick of the Light” recorded during the John Entwistle Band’s final tour in 2001. (Bassmagazine report)
The album cover concept was conceived by Steve Luongo and Chris Entwistle (John’s son). It gives a nod to John’s dark sense of humor and includes many of John’s favorite things. The two also worked with celebrity designer Queenie (Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Cardi B). CD £14.99 Tracklist belove
"The crazy thing is, a lot of people overlook John's solo work, or they don't realize how great of a songwriter he was," -collaborator Steve Luongo says-. "Sure, they know he was a great bass player with The Who, but I think this set of songs will open many casual fans' eyes. From the moment I met John, he was just the living embodiment of a rock star. And when I say that, I'm not talking about the obvious or extracurricular stuff. [laughs]. John could play with the best of 'em, but he dressed the part, talked the part, walked the part and lived the part. John Entwistle was a rock star and lived it daily." (Goldminemag)
Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One Tracklist:
“Bogey Man”
“Darker Side Of Night”
“I'll Try Again Today”
“When You See the Light”
“Back on the Road”
“Left for Dead” (Alternate Version)
“I Wouldn't Sleep With You”
“Don't Be a Sucker”
“Life Goes on” (Demo)
“Where Ya Going Now” (Demo)
“Trick of the Light” (Live)
“Under a Raging Moon” (Live)
“Shakin' All Over” (Live)
Entwistle’s original drawings of rock stars started off as black-and-white, pen-and-ink drawings like the ones on the cover of Who By Numbers. The series was so popular that Entwistle decided to go and release color versions of his work. While Entwistle was working on his ‘Guitarist Series,’ he used artist proofs to test various colors.
