Back to Budokan [Import, Box set, Live]

Mr. Big | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 4, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Import, Box set, Live
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Frontiers
• ASIN: B002R6QU6I
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,650 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Limited edition four disc (two CDs + two NTSC/Region 0 DVDs) edition includes the two CD pressing housed together with the double DVD version. Back To Budokan was recorded during the Next Time Around Tour in 2009. Mr. Big is a Rock supergroup that formed in 1988. The band is a quartet composed of Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Pat Torpey (drums). The band is noted especially for their excellent musicianship, intense live performances, and well-crafted songs. Prior to the formation of the group, each of the members already had a reputation of being virtuosos as well as established songwriters. Their songs were often marked with Eric Martin's strong lead vocals, four part band vocal harmonies, and a technical proficiency in all instruments. Their hits include 'To Be With You' (Billboard Hot 100 #1 single in 1991). This DVD features bonus material including an acoustic live performance. Frontiers. 2009.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice live compliation, November 30, 2009

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andyman1970 "andyman1970" (Streamwood, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Back to Budokan (Audio CD)

First off, the double disc I ordered and received from Amazon was an Import, hence the $20 price tag. For this band, I will gladly pay that price.

This release basically contains all of the best from the first 4 Mr. Big releases. Highlights that aren't as mainstream include "Baba O'Riley" "Promise Her the Moon" and "Next Time Around". Its truly a shame the original four didn't stay together as they are sorely missed by many of us. While I doubt we will see a US tour anytime soon, its very good of them to recognize their loyal Japanese fans with this double live disc, and the target song "I Love You Japan". Its true Mr. Big was far more popular overseas than in the US, but Eric, Paul, Billy and Pat prove that they can still shred with the best of them.

If you are a long-time fan or just checking out a different band for a change, this live compliation is a must.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, October 29, 2009

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Skunkworks "Hanger 18" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Back to Budokan (Audio CD)

Maybe my favorite Mr. Big live album. Great song list and a great performances. Eric Martin sounds exceptional along with the rest of the band. I really love the new song "next time around" and the old ones, "promise her the moon." There is a second disc where they play an encore and introduce the band. Really like that they are back.
If you are a Mr. Big fan I think you should purchase this album. They sound really great.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow,Wow,WOW!, December 10, 2009

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Christopher Ojeda (Mayaguez,P.R. USA) - See all my reviews
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Let me start off by letting you all know that this cd brings back fond memories of when mtv (they don't deserve to have the caps used)used to show heavy rock/metal videos and to the cd itself,all i have to say is buy it,the Sheenan/Gilbert solo alone is worth it,the music is crisp and Gilberts solo's throughout the cd make you want to buy the dvd just to see this virtuoso at work,Sheenan also shows why he's a god among children on bass.Buy it,you will not be dissapointed!