Just for the record...The Lot

Many people have been speculating here on QZ - as well as being personal and 
nasty again - about various things they think I did, or didn't do, or should
have done, with Greg, on the RT box set 'The Lot'.

It's quite simple. I co-wrote the detailed sleeve notes with GB for the main
albums, singles and DVD. We took a lot of time and care over them to offer
information and some little known details that had not been offered before. We came
up with the basic audio content structure in the early days, contributed many
ideas for content, researched the audio and video, as well as studio rarities
and out-takes. We assembled a full RT/Cross discography and concertography, and lots
of wonderful memorabilia.
We did not put the CD track listings together at the front of the book, or those on the back of the slipcase. We did not design the book, or decide what memorabilia and photos would or would not feature. We didn't put the CDs or DVD together, or the lyrics for each album, and we did not proof read the
final version.
We did the best possible job we could and despite what some people on here have said/think, most
people are pleased with the overall set.

It's only poor excuse,GT.

Thanks GT. This is what I had figured. It sucks that you feel you have to defend yourself. It's not exactly black and white. Work for QPL or not.

Shame on those getting nasty towards GT. Be annoyed at the errors sure. Let your feelings be known...but let's not vilify someone who as far as we know was someone behind the GOOD parts of the box. From what I heard previously RT was happy just releasing barebone albums. His team convinced him on the 4 bonus discs. So thanks GT if you were part of that effort!

[QUOTE] [b]rocknrolllover wrote:[/b]

It's only poor excuse,GT.[/QUOTE]

Go fuck yourself

[QUOTE] [b]soxtalon wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]rocknrolllover wrote:[/b]

It's only poor excuse,GT.[/QUOTE]

Go fuck yourself[/QUOTE]

You first!

GT, I'm not a frequent poster on the site and you may not be able to answer my question. The manufactuer's update infers that they are only dealing with missing/duplicate discs. If there are mastering issues as is being stated are those discs likely to be replaced?

I am a long-term reader of this forum, but have only felt compelled to register to comment today.

GT - I am sorry that all the hours / days / weeks / months of hard work you put into this set have been wasted, thanks to other people who took the project off your hands, and in doing so, made a right mess of it.

However, what I can't understand is the last line of your response.

If it had been me who had done all that work, only for it to be put out in the mess that it is, my response wouldn't be "Overall, most people are happy with the set."

My reaction would have been: "After all the hard work we put in, it's been messed up royally by someone else, and I am just as angry about it as you guys".

Reading some posts on here, I can see why you have had to defend yourself, and I get that. But why sign off with "most people are pleased with the overall set".

Are you pleased with it? Really? Your work as an excellent archivist has been tainted by somebody else. I'd be livid.

For the record, I've cancelled my order and got refunded. I'm not paying for shoddy products, no way.

GT - you were doing so well until that last sentence. Most are pleased with the overall set? And that is the attitude of most at QPL. Not giving a shit. Ignoring all the comments, and just assuming that most people are happy. Arrogance, in essence.

Shocking.

I was actually thinking you were coming across as a good guy for most of that post. And then you encapsulated the whole attitude of all those who rip off us loyal fans.

Oh and - are those who are still waiting ever going to actually get a copy do you think? I see even queenonline aren't selling it now.....

[QUOTE] [b]rocknrolllover wrote:[/b]

It's only poor excuse,GT.[/QUOTE]

You really are just a retarded russian homophobic troll aren't you?
Nothing, absolutely nothing about your presence on Queen sites could be appreciated by anyone who does not share your amount of frustration in life. It has to be a huge amount for you to come here every day and passionately take it out on others.

And worst of all, you don't seem to give a crap about any criticism coming your way, constructive or not. So many people are so fucking sick of you on Queenzone and Queenonline and you couldn't care less you psychopath.
Here's hoping for that one perfect lightning strike!

Any mistakes I think I've found are not a bitch from me but if they do decide to do remedial work the hopefully all the little tweaks that are required can be caught at the same time. It wouldn't be a proper Queen release without a few mistakes in the booklet anyway!

I really was excited about it, and as it's my birthday next week, my wife allowed to to buy it as a present to me from her - but when I read that there were so many cock-ups, I honestly didn't want it. Instead, I listen to the tracks on Spotify. Only serious collectors would buy this set - and serious collectors don't stand for mistakes on collectors' sets. For the record though, I LOVE the tracks. It's just such a pity that the physical product is compromised.

[QUOTE] [b]Stick wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]rocknrolllover wrote:[/b]

It's only poor excuse,GT.[/QUOTE]

You really are just a retarded russian homophobic troll aren't you?
Nothing, absolutely nothing about your presence on Queen sites could be appreciated by anyone who does not share your amount of frustration in life. It has to be a huge amount for you to come here every day and passionately take it out on others.

And worst of all, you don't seem to give a crap about any criticism coming your way, constructive or not. So many people are so fucking sick of you on Queenzone and Queenonline and you couldn't care less you psychopath.
Here's hoping for that one perfect lightning strike![/QUOTE]

So many words about nothing.

I really don't care what Queenzoners think about me. I'm the best.