Dictate my next Echo & the Bunnymen purchase :D
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Dictate my next Echo & the Bunnymen purchase :D
OK...I've been into E&tB for years but only casually. The only thing I currently own is the Crystal Days box set and the original version of Songs to Learn and Sing.
I see Rhino has remastered all their albums, and there is a more recent remaster of STLAS that includes a bonus DVD of videos.
So, should I buy all their remastered albums and not bother with STLAS? Or should I grab STLAS and not bother with the albums? Or should I just say screw it and buy EVERYTHING?
Also do the remastered songs off the remastered STLAS CD sound better than their remastered album counterparts? This is the case according to one Amazon reviewer. True or False?
I see Rhino has remastered all their albums, and there is a more recent remaster of STLAS that includes a bonus DVD of videos.
So, should I buy all their remastered albums and not bother with STLAS? Or should I grab STLAS and not bother with the albums? Or should I just say screw it and buy EVERYTHING?
Also do the remastered songs off the remastered STLAS CD sound better than their remastered album counterparts? This is the case according to one Amazon reviewer. True or False?
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Originally Posted by OutRun2
OK...I've been into E&tB for years but only casually. The only thing I currently own is the Crystal Days box set and the original version of Songs to Learn and Sing.
I see Rhino has remastered all their albums, and there is a more recent remaster of STLAS that includes a bonus DVD of videos.
So, should I buy all their remastered albums and not bother with STLAS? Or should I grab STLAS and not bother with the albums? Or should I just say screw it and buy EVERYTHING?
Also do the remastered songs off the remastered STLAS CD sound better than their remastered album counterparts? This is the case according to one Amazon reviewer. True or False?
I see Rhino has remastered all their albums, and there is a more recent remaster of STLAS that includes a bonus DVD of videos.
So, should I buy all their remastered albums and not bother with STLAS? Or should I grab STLAS and not bother with the albums? Or should I just say screw it and buy EVERYTHING?
Also do the remastered songs off the remastered STLAS CD sound better than their remastered album counterparts? This is the case according to one Amazon reviewer. True or False?
Also, just have to say, Echo and the Bunnymen have never gotten anywhere near the credit they deserve. I hear their influence in a huge variety of music these days.
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Don't forget to check out their side project from the 90's, Electrafixion. It was basically Will and Ian and a different band, with a more aggressive guitar mix on some tracks. They have just released an import remaster which includes a live performance and bonus tracks. "Lowdown" is a standout track and could easily sit alongside the rest of the EATB catalog.
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Originally Posted by Numanoid
E&TB have had several albums released since Crystal Days, all worth getting.
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Originally Posted by atlantamoi
You know, you are right! They haven't done anything embarrassing on their latest albums. There are some fine songs on all of them. Also, Ian McCulloch's solo material is pretty good. I LOVE Mysterio despite lukewarm reviews (can probably be found dirt cheap on Ebay).
And I would also second the recommendation for Ian's solo stuff. His first, Candleland, is probably my favorite, but Mysterio and Slideling were both very strong as well, IMO.
A couple great videos:
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=12186&vid=53985
http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?artist=12186&vid=53987
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"Songs to Learn and Sing" actually hasn't been re-released, there is a new compilation called "More Songs to Learn and Sing" that features remastered tracks, but it's a totally different compilation from "STLAS." If you want complete albums, I'd suggest starting from the beginning, with heavy emphasis on "Ocean Rain," "Crocodiles," and "Porcupine." As far as later stuff goes, I'd highly recommend both "What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?" and "Siberia." Excellent stuff. I'll also second the recommendations for the Electrafixion album, "Burned," as well as Ian McCulloch's solo albums, especially "Candleland."