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Stars on Guitars

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This package consists of 2 CD's - the first contains studio recordings, and the second contains "live" recordings. These are compiled from tracks recorded during the 80's and 90's, principally for original release in Japan. Many tracks have not been previously released in the U.S. Since the package contains a large number of titles, we have been told by most of those who have purchased it, that they consider it good value.

If you're just discovering the Ventures this is a good place to start but I'd rate the Best of (Legendary Guitars) CD as the better place to start since it covers the classic Ventures better. But there's a wealth of great material here too. The two CDs are quite different but compliment one another very well. Yes, the 2nd CD is a live set and the sound isn't studio quality but then again it captures a little of the excitement of a concert.

Bottom line? I love the Ventures and consider this an essential in my collection. If you like these guys and don't have this one, get it. If you're just discovering the group, go get the 1 CD Best of, one of the "Wild Again" CDs and then come get this one... I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them.

I was disappointed on receiving CD to learn it was a"live recording{england} not same as studio quality was expecting.

I like the Ventures because of their crisp, guitar sounds. Generally they take a rather slow tune a spice it up some, and other times take a quick one and arrange it in another way to give it that bouncy, driving, twang, sound which they are known for. When I ain't listening to the Ventures I am listening to the blues. Well....... was I ever in for a pleasant supprise. The 'House of the Rising Sun' on the second disk is worth the price of the whole CD. This song is 180 degrees from their usual offerings. Most Excellent. From low end grumpy base notes, to the woman high end screaming and wailing notes up by the cutout. Now I have two versions of 'HOTRS' by them, and their style seems to have an additional dimension when they choose to go there. Of the 38 songs, there are the usual standards (Ventures and otherwise). Hey for the low end of twenty bucks you can't go wrong.