Minotaur (Deluxe Edition) [Box set]

Pixies | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 24, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 8
• Format: Box set
• 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: Artist In Residence
• ASIN: B002K0WC36
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,727 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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(5-CD + 2-DVD +1-Blu-ray + 54 Page Book set) Minotaur is curated by legendary graphic designer Vaughan Oliver with photographer Simon Larbalestier, who created the album artwork for all five Pixies' studio albums. Oliver and Larbalestier have teamed up once again on Minotaur to create their largest Pixies body of work to date. Includes all five Pixies' studio albums (Come on Pilgrim, Surfer Rosa, Doolittle, Bossanova, and Trompe le Monde) on five 24k gold plated CDs; one DVD mastered for 5.1 surround sound containing an unreleased Pixies 1992 live performance from Brixton as well as seven individual song videos; one DVD-Audio disc mastered for 5.1 surround sound and 2 channel stereo at 24/96 containing all five albums; and one Blu-ray disc audio mastered for 5.1 surround sound and 2 channel stereo at 24/192 which contains everything above: all five albums, the live Brixton performance, and the seven individual song videos. All discs are housed in a custom designed folio. Also included is a 7.75 x 8.25 inch 54-page book featuring the duo's work. Weighs approximately 6 pounds.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice., November 24, 2009

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tautologies (Honolulu, Hawaii United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minotaur (Deluxe Edition) (Audio CD)

For the music and art alone I would give it all the stars in the world. For the box only 4 stars.

I love having the box and the artwork, but, and this is a BUT I do think it is a little pricey. This is said by a guy who flew from Hawaii to the mainland to see them live.
A little note first. Amazon explains this as being a bunch of DVD's and a bunch of Blu-rays. There is "only" one Bluray, 2 DVD's and 5 gold CD's.

The Bluray contains all albums and video's.
The DVD 1 has all albums, and DVD 2 has a Live set from Brixton in 1992.
The SurferRosa CD is not the Surfer Rosa/Come On Pilgrim version (naturally).

In any case, I am very happy with the box, and since I just saw them live, I've been listening to them constantly the past month.

What I would like to see in the box: B-sides and another live set. I really do not think Brixton recording is their best live performance ever.

I'll let others decide if the sound really has been improved. It sounds very good on my system. I think the box was worth it. PLAY IT LOUD!!!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 5.1 Pixies = Pure Opulence, January 5, 2010

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K. McQueen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minotaur (Deluxe Edition) (Audio CD)

I must credit the previous reviewer for giving the actual break out for this product (5 CDs, 2 DVDs, and 1 Blu-ray Disc). A cursory cost analysis reveals that the artwork makes for a large part of the price. If you seriously dig the Pixies, like I do, and you can afford to burn the cash, then this should make a great addition to your music collection (or is that Pixies collection). Let it be your screaming fist of defiance against economic doomsayers.

I could wax poetic about the virtues of the Pixies. But, if you've read this far, then you probably already know and feel the same. You probably own all their albums. So what are you missing? 5.1 audio mixes, a concert, and a hardback art book residing in ostentatious packaging. The 5.1 mixes give a new dimension to the music you already love, but they're not really mind blowing. They do make a stereo mix seem flat. Then again, maybe I'm just a snob.

So that's the product. It's probably best suited for the most pretentious collectors.

On another note, Amazon originally shipped me a set that had two copies of Surfer Rosa, but no Doolittle. Naturally, I returned it and the process was smooth. My replacement was here before the deficient item had left. I've been using Amazon for about eleven years now and have always experienced excellent customer service no matter where I've been around the globe. I'm also an active duty service member, so some of those locations weren't exactly vacation spots. It just peeves me to read a review where a customer uses this venue negatively review their shopping experience rather than the product. So, thanks Amazon, without you I wouldn't have even known the Minotaur Box Set existed, nor would I have my own. And to whoever got the box with two Doolittle CDs in it, now you know.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gigantic, February 21, 2010

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Bren Bataclan "4AD Fan" (Cambridge, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Minotaur (Limited Signed Edition) (Audio CD)

I am a huge 4AD fan! I've been a slave of the label since the mid-eighties. With this in mind, I had to have this Pixies box set--Even though, technically, this is not a 4AD release (Vaughan Oliver designed it and so I must add it to my collection/4AD shrine). And of course, I am also a devoted Pixies fan (Joey Santiago, you are one amazing Pinoy/Filipino!!! Props to my peeps!!!).

First of all, I was blown away by the box set's weight. It is over twenty five pounds. The fake fur box is also cool. Most of the box color I've seen online is kind of brown/beige. Mine is red/maroon. I guess the color scheme varies per release... I am not sure. Anyone knows? The content is awesome. The gigantic book feels and looks hand made. How the CDs are housed is clever and fun. And the packaging of the vinyl records is beyond impressive. My only complaint is that I miss Simon Larbalestier's original Pixie's photos (I am still learning to appreciate the pictures used for this monumental box set). Don't get me wrong, Simon's photography is arresting. I guess that I am just being nostalgic.

Overall, you will be amazed by Minotaur! This is one of the best Christmas gifts that I have ever received in my life (possibly the most expensive one so far...). Vaughan Oliver has proven again that he is a genius!!!