Original Album Classics [Box set, Import]

Blood Sweat & Tears | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2009)
• 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: B001P5VT68
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,038 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

2009 UK five CD set consisting of a quintet of albums from the American Pop/Jazz act: Child Is Father To The Man (1968), Blood Sweat & Tears (1969), Blood Sweat & Tears 3 (1970), Blood Sweat & Tears 4 (1971) and New Blood (1972). Sony/BMG.

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27 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Somebody had to take a chance (or how I finally gave in despite my better instincts)......, July 1, 2009

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John H. McCarthy "Two Degrees In Be-Bop, A Ph... (Archbald,PA) - See all my reviews
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For a while now I've seen these "Original Album Classics" import mini-sets multiplying on the internet, made by Sony Music (mine is copyrighted 2009 by Sony Music Entertainment, but there's no mention of SONY/BMG!??), featuring five albums by their artists, housed in cardboard mini-album replicas within an outer box. Some of these sets contain albums previously unavailable on CD, or CD's only availible in the past on other reissue labels or pricey imports. Not many reviews have appeared, and the one that I had read on their Mahavishnu Orchestra set scared me away, with complaints of shoddy packaging, typos, etc. Being an old fan of BS&T however, and interested in 3 of the 5 albums within the set (BS&T 3, BS&T 4 and NEW BLOOD) that are only currently available in either ancient original or current remastered but prohibitively priced versions, I took the plunge when I saw this advertised for only $23! The verdict is as follows: The individual mini-sleeves are reproduced fairly well, but 4 of the 5 albums originally were in gatefold sleeves, whereas all within are single pocketed, with no inserts, or booklets. On the back of the outer box, which is fairly sturdy and also laminated, there is an advertised link which stated, "For full album credits go to www.musicmadesimple.info." Unfortunately, when I went to said site, there was no info listed for this particular set. This lack of booklets or liners seems to be a new trend, the same thing happened when i purchased the new SAM & DAVE DVD on the HISTORIC MUSIC/Hip-O/Universal label, although according to a review on Amazon.com, our European neighbors received the beautiful, detailed, colour booklet. As for the music itself, I am happy to report that all the CD's sounded great. The 1st two, CHILD IS FATHER... and BS&T had the bonus tracks from when they were previously released and remastered. BS&T 3, BS&T 4 and NEW BLOOD to my ears were remastered as well, possibly done previously when licensed to other companies, just a guess. So the bottom line is, if you are just interested in the music itself, and can live without professional art reproduction and lack of any information that isn't microscopically reproduced on the mini-sleeves, you'll probably be satisfied. Others will just have to wait and hope that the albums that are currently unavailable elsewhere will be released separately in the future, or spend the extra money on those available on pricier versions......

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BS&T Original Album Classics, November 7, 2010

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This was a fantastic purchase as it allowed me to finally complete my collection of all Blood Sweat & Tears albums. There are many fantastic "deep" tracks as well as all of their hits. I had forgotten how talented this band was, especially in their heyday. A must purchase for all fans of BS&T or jazz rock!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blood Sweat and Tears Original Album Classics, October 29, 2010

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Paul - See all my reviews

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A five cd set of the music of the Jazz/Rock Horn Band of the 60's and 70's. Great music, skillfully remastered. Clarity and quality is excellent.