Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Men Without Women (Deluxe Edition) (1982/2019) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Men Without Women, credited to Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul, is the debut solo album by Steven Van Zandt, a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and a songwriter / producer with the Jersey Shore band Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes. The title track was inspired by the Ernest Hemingway collection of short stories of the same name.

In 1980 Van Zandt produced Dedication, a comeback album for Gary U.S. Bonds. Gary Gersh, who was in charge of the Bonds album at EMI America Records, subsequently approached Van Zandt and indicated that the label would be interested in a Van Zandt solo project. In November 1981 Van Zandt began recording the album at The Power Station, using musicians from The E Street Band, The Asbury Jukes and The Miami Horns. Among the songs recorded at these sessions were “Inside Of Me”, “Princess of Little Italy” and “I’ve Been Waiting,” originally written by Van Zandt for the Jukes album Hearts Of Stone. Springsteen also took part in these sessions, providing backing vocals on “Angel Eyes”, “Until The Good Is Gone” and “Men Without Women”. Springsteen’s contributions, however, went uncredited but have been confirmed in interview by Van Zandt.

Tracklist

1. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Lyin’ In A Bed Of Fire
2. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Inside Of Me
3. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Until The Good Is Gone
4. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Men Without Women
5. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Under The Gun
6. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Save Me
7. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Princess Of Little Italy
8. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Angel Eyes
9. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Forever
10. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – I’ve Been Waiting
11. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Men Without Women (1982 Radio Spot)
12. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Angel Eyes (Britt Row Version / 1982)
13. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Forever (Britt Row Version / 1982)
14. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Until The Good Is Gone (Britt Row Version / 1982)
15. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – I’ve Been Waiting (Early Version / 1982)
16. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Caravan (Britt Row Version / 1982)
17. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Save Me (Live At Peppermint Lounge, New York, NY, July 18, 1982)
18. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Time (Studio Track / 1982)
19. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – Princess Of Little Italy (Vin Scelsa Hungerthon / 1989)
20. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul – This Time It’s For Real (Live At Marquee Club, London, UK, October 18, 1982 / Live At Peppermint Lounge, New York, NY, July 18, 1982)