Abnormal - Townes Van Zandt

Advantages: Brilliant collection covering the peak of Van Zandts' career
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

...Unfortunately, it is a fitting tragedy that not nearly enough people are familiar with the music of Townes Van Zandt. Van Zandt died on New Years Day 1997, aged 52, when a heart decimated by alcohol abuse stopped beating during a routine hip operation. Having hardly any success during his lifetime, except through royalty-stuffed covers by more established artists like Willie Nelson and Emmylou Harris, posthumously his star seems even more descendent: never appearing in classic rock lists and only celebrated by fellow country musicians and a few knowing cult heroes. 'Texas Troubadour' is a box set that consists of the seven albums Townes Van Zandt recorded for the Poppy and Tomato labels, from 1968-78. As he recorded only two more after this, before his death in 1997, then this collection represents the bulk of his career, and all his... Read review

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Advantages: Eight of the greatest albums ever made
Disadvantages: None

...TVZ was the greatest songwriter, lyricist, and singer ever. I was lucky enought to see him play live, once in Leicester in 1994, and then in London in December 1995. Both awesome experiences. This cd box set has his first 8 albums bunged onto 4 cds at a knockdown price. If I hadn't bought all of these ages ago, i would have got this like a shot. TVZ plays toubadour country folk like no one else. His songs have been covered by the likes of Emmylou Harris and other really famous superstars. If you like a bit of folk/Dylan/Cohen, then you'll absolutely love Townes Van Zandt. Mr Mudd and Mr Gold is probably the greatest song ever written. Apocalyptic lyrics about a card game that mean so much. Any of his songs could be cited as a superb example of a man who scated the frayed ends of sanity and takes you to right... Read review

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Advantages: Some stunning trance anthems
Disadvantages: One dodgy track

...--Introduction-- Ever since i first 'For and Angel' a few years ago, I have become a huge fan of DJ Paul van Dyk. He has been voted the best DJ in the world in a number of polls in music and DJ magazines and is held in regard among clubbers and fellow DJ's alike. If you ever have the opportunity to witness one of Paul's sets live, don't miss out. He is a truly amazing artist with a pedigree to be truly proud. --Who Is Paul van Dyk?-- I appreciate that many of you reading this review, will not know who Paul van Dyk. He is from a small town on the outskirts of Frankfurt in Germany. He was born in 1971 and began his DJ career at the age of 17. He thrived in the up and coming techno scene that was sweeping over Germany. He was in the ideal surroundings to learn his trade as a successful DJ and record producer. --The... Read review

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