World Orchestra for Peace - 10th Anniversary

Advantages: Bonus DVD and loads of extra features!
Disadvantages: None!

...Everything Must Go was an album that gained the Manic Street Preachers a whole new generation of fans, after the much-mourned departure of guitarist Richey Edwards. With more accessible songs than their previous releases, but still possessing the edge that made the Manics heroes to so many fans in the first place - the ability to challenge conventions with their lyrics whilst still making catchy tunes - this album every bit deserves to be re-released. I won't write at length about the songs on the "main" disc, as there are plenty of reviews of the original release for that, however the extras on this edition are worth the cover price and more. Alongside live tracks and demos of both released and un-released material, are some of the b-sides most loved amongst fans, in particular the spectacular Stealth Sonic Orchestra remix of A Design... Read review

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Advantages: Technically advanced, melodic, powerful, well produced
Disadvantages: No CD Inlay (Small pickup)

...This late 2006 release follows in the footsteps of Metallica (S&M). The Digipak contains 3 discs. Disc 1 is just the band, Disc 2&3 includes the Octavarium Orchestra. I would recommend this album based on the following- - It is technically advanced - Great melodies and harmonies - A slightly different apporach to Progressive Metal - using complex rhythms and melodies, with an Orchestra. The pack does not come with a CD inlay/cover which I found a bit disappointing - like to look through when listening. This is only a minor pickup however - the music is brilliant. John Petrucci peforms well throughout the album - varying his guitar solos slightly (improvisation). Innocence Faded (Disc 1 Track 6) brings back the old school Dream Theater sound that never gets boring. The epic track Octavarium on Disc 3 - 27 minutes long. This is quite... Read review

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Advantages: Hip Hip classics from Notorious BIG & P-Diddy. A good variety of tracks and styles
Disadvantages: 1 or 2 tracks have offensive lyrics that glorify murder

...is the track listings. I have given the best tracks a * 1. Victory 2004 2. Flava In Ya Ear (Remix) 3. Hypnotize (10th Anniversary Explicit) * 4. Whoa! 5. All About The Benjamins 6. Big Boppa * 7. I Need A Girl Pt. II * 8. Mo Money Mo Problems (10th Anniversary Version) * 9. Can't You See? 10. Only You (Bad Boy Rmx Explicit) * 11. Feel So Good * 12. I Wish 13. I'll Be Missing You (10th Anniversary Explicit) *** 14. P Diddy Outro (10th Anniversary Album Version) 15. I'm No Killa 16. Let's Get It... Read review

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