Classic And Unreleased Collection, A - Willie Nelson

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: It's very very poor

...I so wanted to love this album, as it sounded like it could be a classic. 2 musical legends, geniuses in their own right, one from the jazz field, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, and one from the country scene, Wille Nelson. This had the makings of something great, or so I thought! Right away the album title grabbed my attention and had me thinking this was going to be a bluesy affair. Well, there's a hint of it on the album, but only a hint. This is possbly the most insipid collection of so called 'blues' you'll ever have the displeasure of hearing. To be fair Marsalis plays well on here (the only redeeming factor about the project), but Nelson sounds like he's going through the motions and can't wait to get out of the studio. There's a serious lack of what all good blues music has - and that's 'feel', or 'soul', call it what you will... Read review

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Advantages: tonnes of Bunnymen songs and rarieties
Disadvantages: none that I can think of

...I bought this 4 disc boxset on the recommendation of a friend and couldn't thank him more! It's beautifully packaged and contains rarities and b sides to appeal to the collector and plenty of classic Bunnymen songs the casual listener will know. I have read criticism of the collection, almost suggesting that by trying to cater for all it misses the mark but I don't agree. If you look at the songs in isolation then maybe this is true but it really is a beautifully pieced together collection of songs, photos and interesting articles that have definitely got something to offer even the most ardent and completist of Bunnymen fans. Given the bands return to live excellence recently, this boxset is a great reminder of their live past and includes, on disc 4, a mouthwatering selection of tracks including excellent covers of It's All Over Now... Read review

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Advantages: Most of Michael's Songs From His Career, Bonus DVD and Booklet
Disadvantages: None - Maybe One or Two Songs Are Missing

...I love Michael Jackson! I know everyone has their opinion of him. Most people I have spoken to have said they love him, can't make their mind up, or hate him. I think he is a brilliant singer, songwriter, dancer and producer. He's one of the most talented people in the world today. (I usually write a lot about each song in my Album reviews, but I wont write about each song in this case, as it will go on forever and ever as there is nearly 60 songs! I will write about the Demo's and Unreleased singles only) Anyway, on with the CD's. ●WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION● This Ultimate Collection is a 4 CD set of all Michaels singles, with bonus demos and previously unreleased singles. There is also a DVD with the collection, which is a completely unreleased DVD of Michael Jackson's Dangerous Tour live DVD. There is also... Read review

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