[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]DAVIDBRENDAM wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I think the interesting bits will be saved for anthology type sets.[/QUOTE]
Do you honestly expect those anthology type sets to see the light of day in your lifetime?
Four installments of pointless single boxes means four more Christmas season for QP to come up with a new load of (old) bullshit to peddle us...
But hey, at least this way they can recycle all the unsold SINT and C-Lebrity singles straight into this series. ;)
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Yeah, eil.com sent me an email regarding this load of crap. Didn't we have something similar back in '88 with the 3" cd singles.
As usual, no booklet or anything, just refer to the box of trix poster for the singles artwork as they have clearly done hear.
I dunno really when we are going to see "proper" archive releases, i suppose Greg will be back soon to give us an answer as to why QP went down this particular road past the Cash Cows.
They can fuck off if they think i am going to fork out £200.00+ for this shite.
As usual, no booklet or anything, just refer to the box of trix poster for the singles artwork as they have clearly done hear.
I dunno really when we are going to see "proper" archive releases, i suppose Greg will be back soon to give us an answer as to why QP went down this particular road past the Cash Cows.
They can fuck off if they think i am going to fork out £200.00+ for this shite.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]PieterMC wrote: [/QUOTENAME]You are still getting the same tracks, only in a different format than what you expected. [/QUOTE]
Not really.
I expected them to feature all the singles (not just the ones that "got to top 40 somewhere in the world") along with all the edits and extended versions.
I know somebody over at QOL thinks this is better than the 10 cd boxset idea , but this is something that could just as easily have been compiled at home!
QP does have a slight possibility of redeeming themselves by releasing the later singles as "12 inch" versions, but that isn't going to happen... They just have to put the more familiar standard versions in there instead.
I guess all this just goes to show that one can never set their expectations on QP low enough... They can always pass under the bar like a world-class limbo artist.
Not really.
I expected them to feature all the singles (not just the ones that "got to top 40 somewhere in the world") along with all the edits and extended versions.
I know somebody over at QOL thinks this is better than the 10 cd boxset idea , but this is something that could just as easily have been compiled at home!
QP does have a slight possibility of redeeming themselves by releasing the later singles as "12 inch" versions, but that isn't going to happen... They just have to put the more familiar standard versions in there instead.
I guess all this just goes to show that one can never set their expectations on QP low enough... They can always pass under the bar like a world-class limbo artist.
I doubt all 4 boxsets will be released. Seeing as we still 'need' Greatest Video Hits III, 13 other albums as DVD-A releases, Brian at Albert Hall 1998, BBC Sessions etc. etc.
Don't wanna flood the market.
Don't wanna flood the market.
I have to say, if all it is is a pretty box, and they don't bother to at least include the odd unique foreign territory edit of this or that, then there doesn't seem to be much point in me buying it. Which is rather disappointing because I was looking forward to at least having the fiction of something marginally different on it as a thin justification for spending the money.
Ooh goody, I can pay £38 for a slightly better quality version of a 'mix tape' that I made myself 20 years ago, and a poster of cover art which will advertise Greg Brooks' new book.
I'm glad that QPL pay Greg Brooks to go through the archives to catalogue such gems as Bohemian Rhapsody, killer Queen, etc...which we'd never get to hear if they didn't dig them out
I'm glad that QPL pay Greg Brooks to go through the archives to catalogue such gems as Bohemian Rhapsody, killer Queen, etc...which we'd never get to hear if they didn't dig them out
I remember that QOL has actively asked 'fans' for their suggestions over the years as to what they would like released - come on, own up, which little f****r asked for this??!!!
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]cmsdrums wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I remember that QOL has actively asked 'fans' for their suggestions over the years as to what they would like released - come on, own up, which little f****r asked for this??!!![/QUOTE]
Now now... Don't you remember that QP does the exact opposite of what the fans want?
Maybe we should have asked for endless re-releases instead. :P
Now now... Don't you remember that QP does the exact opposite of what the fans want?
Maybe we should have asked for endless re-releases instead. :P
This pretty much took shape of how I'd expected it to be, except... much less appealing. To be honest, here's how I would've preferred the first box to go:
Disc 1:
1. Keep Yourself Alive
2. Son And Daughter
Disc 2:
1. Liar (edit)
2. Doing All Right
Disc 3:
1. Seven Seas Of Rhye
2. See What A Fool I've Been
3. The Loser In The End (B-side in Japan)
4. Funny How Love Is (1988 CD single edit)
Disc 4:
1. Killer Queen
2. Flick Of The Wrist (single version)
3. Brighton Rock (1988 CD single)
Disc 5:
1. Now I'm Here
2. Lily Of The Valley (edit)
Disc 6:
1. Keep Yourself Alive (US edit)
2. Lily Of The Valley (edit)
3. God Save The Queen
Disc 7:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. I'm In Love With My Car
3. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to......
4. Sweet Lady
5. Bohemian Rhapsody (French edit)
Disc 8:
1. You're My Best Friend
2. '39
Disc 9:
1. Somebody To Love
2. White Man
3. Long Away (B-side in Turkey, I believe)
Disc 10:
1. Tie Your Mother Down (edit)
2. You And I
3. Drowse
Disc 11:
1. Teo Torriate (Let Us Cling Together) (Japanese edit)
2. Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
Hell, with a few hours in InDesign, eleven CDs, and a CD burner, I can easily replicate that myself. Make up a nice little box with some sturdy cardboard, print out the single covers nice... hmm.
Disc 1:
1. Keep Yourself Alive
2. Son And Daughter
Disc 2:
1. Liar (edit)
2. Doing All Right
Disc 3:
1. Seven Seas Of Rhye
2. See What A Fool I've Been
3. The Loser In The End (B-side in Japan)
4. Funny How Love Is (1988 CD single edit)
Disc 4:
1. Killer Queen
2. Flick Of The Wrist (single version)
3. Brighton Rock (1988 CD single)
Disc 5:
1. Now I'm Here
2. Lily Of The Valley (edit)
Disc 6:
1. Keep Yourself Alive (US edit)
2. Lily Of The Valley (edit)
3. God Save The Queen
Disc 7:
1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. I'm In Love With My Car
3. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to......
4. Sweet Lady
5. Bohemian Rhapsody (French edit)
Disc 8:
1. You're My Best Friend
2. '39
Disc 9:
1. Somebody To Love
2. White Man
3. Long Away (B-side in Turkey, I believe)
Disc 10:
1. Tie Your Mother Down (edit)
2. You And I
3. Drowse
Disc 11:
1. Teo Torriate (Let Us Cling Together) (Japanese edit)
2. Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy
Hell, with a few hours in InDesign, eleven CDs, and a CD burner, I can easily replicate that myself. Make up a nice little box with some sturdy cardboard, print out the single covers nice... hmm.
And, I suppose, in fairness, it's "keeping up with the jonses" in term sof The Clash, The Who, The Stones & U2 etc all having had singles box sets released. It's marketable product to those less aware of the band.
But, for *US* - and my experence with The Who's set - it's not something you would bother playing. The Who's set was "unique" in that it was a vehicle to promote two brand new recordings in Real Good Looking Boy and Old Red wine, so at least one disc was played regularly, but who in their right mind is going to want to spend the time changing discs every 6 minutes 13 times?
There's just little point to it given the availability of the original albums and the GH collections.............
Nice if you want a shelf filler though I guess.......but I ain't spending anything on it - I wouldn't even suggest it as a present for Christmas.
But, for *US* - and my experence with The Who's set - it's not something you would bother playing. The Who's set was "unique" in that it was a vehicle to promote two brand new recordings in Real Good Looking Boy and Old Red wine, so at least one disc was played regularly, but who in their right mind is going to want to spend the time changing discs every 6 minutes 13 times?
There's just little point to it given the availability of the original albums and the GH collections.............
Nice if you want a shelf filler though I guess.......but I ain't spending anything on it - I wouldn't even suggest it as a present for Christmas.
The only thing worthwhile about this is the artwork. However, since most dedicated fans have that already, it's hard to see a market for this (although some fans will buy anything with the Queen name on it). Still, at that price, which is very reasonable, I can see myself buying it then hating myself for it later. Although I have had 8 bottles of Stella, so I reserve the right to change my mind tomorrow, no questions asked.
I'm so NOT buying this crap release...
I already own this - TWICE over.
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]John S Stuart wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I already own this - TWICE over.
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".[/QUOTE]
Well said. Fully agree.
Glad you didn't bought the German leather wallet (ltd to 555 copies) as well.
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".[/QUOTE]
Well said. Fully agree.
Glad you didn't bought the German leather wallet (ltd to 555 copies) as well.
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]John S Stuart wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I already own this - TWICE over.
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".[/QUOTE]
When you see it behind the counter in a little box, just BEGGING FOR IT, you can't tell me you won't be doing just a little pocket snooker while you fumble for your wallet. Go on, admit it. How much Queen crap have you bought over the years, only to regret it in the morning.
UK 3" CD single collection.
Japan 3" box-set single collection.
Exactly WHY would I need another version of the same material?
As I said before: "covering sh*t in tin-foil does not make it chocolate".[/QUOTE]
When you see it behind the counter in a little box, just BEGGING FOR IT, you can't tell me you won't be doing just a little pocket snooker while you fumble for your wallet. Go on, admit it. How much Queen crap have you bought over the years, only to regret it in the morning.