Real to Reel (Tesla album)

Real to Reel
Studio album by
Tesla
ReleasedJune 5, 2007
Recorded2007
Genre
Length64:30
LabelTesla Electric Company Recordings, Ryko
Tesla chronology
Into the Now
(2004) 		Real to Reel
(2007) 		Real to Reel, Vol. 2
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com [1]
Allmusic [2]
antiMusic [3]
Melodic.net [4]
Sea of Tranquility [5]

Real to Reel is the sixth studio album by hard rock band Tesla. Released on June 5, 2007, it includes covers of classic rock songs from the late 1960s and early 1970s recorded by Tesla in their own style using analog tape and vintage equipment.[1] Best Buy included a limited, exclusive Bonus CD with the purchase of "Real to Reel". This Bonus CD includes 4 songs, "War Pigs" from Reel Two, and unplugged versions of "Shine Away", "Modern Day Cowboy" and "Paradise".[2]

Additional 12 tracks recorded during the Real to Reel sessions, were released on a second volume, entitled Real to Reel, Vol. 2.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date)Length
1."Space Truckin'"Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian PaiceDeep Purple (1972)4:51
2."Walk Away"Joe WalshThe James Gang (1971)4:23
3."Hand Me Down World"Kurt WinterThe Guess Who (1970)3:46
4."Bad Reputation"Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, Brian DowneyThin Lizzy (1977)4:42
5."Thank You"Jimmy Page, Robert PlantLed Zeppelin (1969)4:49
6."I've Got a Feeling"John Lennon, Paul McCartneyThe Beatles (1970)4:28
7."Day of the Eagle"Robin TrowerRobin Trower (1974)5:03
8."Ball of Confusion"Norman Whitfield, Barrett StrongThe Temptations (1970)4:27
9."Rock Bottom"Michael Schenker, Phil MoggUFO (1974)8:47
10."Stealin'"Ken HensleyUriah Heep (1973)4:05
11."Bell Bottom Blues"Eric ClaptonDerek and the Dominos (1970)5:00
12."Honky Tonk Women"Mick Jagger, Keith RichardsThe Rolling Stones (1969)3:28
13."Dear Mr. Fantasy"Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris WoodTraffic (1967)6:37

Best Buy Bonus Disc

This is a limited-edition CD included with "Real to Reel", only sold through Best Buy. It includes a Black Sabbath cover and 3 previously released Tesla songs in unplugged versions.

No.TitleWriter(s)Original artist (date)Length
1."War Pigs"Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Bill WardBlack Sabbath (1970) 
2."Shine Away - 7:11" (Unplugged)Frank Hannon, Jeff Keith, Brian Wheat, Tommy SkeochTesla (1994) 
3."Modern Day Cowboy" (Unplugged)Hannon, Keith, SkeochTesla (1986) 
4."Paradise" (Unplugged)Hannon, Keith, WheatTesla (1989) 

Personnel

  • Jeff Keith - lead vocals
  • Frank Hannon - guitar, backing vocals
  • Brian Wheat - bass, piano, backing vocals
  • Troy Luccketta - drums, percussion
  • Dave Rude - guitars, backing vocals

References

  1. ^ Bowar, Chad. "Tesla - Real to Reel". About.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-04. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  2. ^ Real to Reel at AllMusic
  3. ^ Wierzbicki, Kevin. "Tesla - Real to Reel Review". antiMusic. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  4. ^ Roth, Kaj (2007). "Tesla - Real to Reel". Melodic.net. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  5. ^ Pierce, Ken (2007-06-12). "Review: 'Tesla: Real to Reel'". Sea of Tranquility. Archived from the original on 2011-12-09. Retrieved 2013-03-22.