Original Album Classic [Box set, Import]

The Psychedelic Furs | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 28, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 5
• Format: Box set, Import
• 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: Sony Bmg Europe
• ASIN: B0018BF1E0
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,320 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2008 five CD box. The Original Album Classics series, courtesy of Sony/BMG, packages together five classic albums from one of the most popular artists on the label's roster, housing them in an attractive slipcase. This set from the British New Wave/Alt rockers features the albums Psychedelic Furs (1980), Talk Talk Talk (1981), Forever Now (1982), Mirror Moves (1984) and Midnight To Midnight (1987).

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars SOME REMASTERED VERSIONS IN THIS SET, February 28, 2011

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BOB (LOS ANGELES, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Original Album Classic (Audio CD)

This review is only for those interested in sound quality. For reviews regarding content, please see other posts in this forum, or go to All Music Guide (dot com).

The first album, Talk Talk Talk and Forever Now are the 2008 remastered, expanded versions (see the links for these editions).

However, "Mirror Moves" is the original audio version, and is sadly in need of remastering.

The "Midnight To Midnight" disc is a remastered version, but has been subjected to some pretty harsh loudness compression, so beware. It also has the movie version of "Pretty In Pink" as a bonus track.

As stated, there are no booklets in these Classic master Series sets; that info is made available on a label website.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Leading the New Wave, March 31, 2009

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Bicycle Day - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Original Album Classic (Audio CD)

The Psychedlic Furs captured the potential of a maturing punk rock sound on their initial two outings - The Psychedelic Furs (1980), Talk Talk Talk (1981) - which mostly baffled those compiling playlists for AOR radio stations, but built a loyal following of fans who were riding the new wave that briefly swept the record industry.

The 5-CD set includes all but one studio release from the 1980s - the aforementioned pair, plus Forever Now (1982), Mirror Moves (1984) and Midnight to Midnight (1987) - with the greatest hits collection, All of This and Nothing (1988), and Book of Days (1989) not included.

Richard Butler explodes onto the stage on the debut album, as he comes very close to delivery the powerhouse vocal-style of John Lydon, but within a framework of guitars and an occasional sax. The band takes a huge stride with Talk Talk Talk, as Butler brings a maturation to his style in numbers like Pretty in Pink, Dumb Waiters and Like a Train. The emerging revolution of sound in the studio is heard on the next three albums, with the moody ballad, Love My Way, from Forever Now, the best example of smoothing over the rough edges through a cleaner mix.

A leader in what became known as the post-punk era, Butler showed - at least early on - how the spirit of punk rock did not have to fade from the scene when its supposed revolution turned out to be a mirage.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Collection, June 11, 2010

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D. Merrill - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Original Album Classic (Audio CD)

I bought this through an Amazon seller with Amazon fulfillment for $20. That's just $4 per album. Each has it's own mini-lp sleeve. This is one of the biggest box set bargains I've ever seen. It definitely took me back and I forgot how much I really liked the Furs. Butler's distinctive voice and awesome lyrics made the 80's music scene something special. There were so many unique and incredible talents hitting the music scene back then and Butler was at the head of the pack. My only complaint would be the missing albums mentioned by others in their reviews, but this collection is well worth the price of admission even at the full Amazon price, but grab it at the lower price while you can. I was lucky enough to catch the Furs' tour this year- saw them a week ago from a front row seat in a small venue. If you have the opportunity to catch their live show, don't miss it. These guys still have it. Richard seemed ecstatic to be on stage and was pogoing all over the place. It was great seeing him enjoy the show as much as I did. Five stars for the collection and for the band.