Fraggle Rock: The Fraggle Rockin' Collection [BOX SET]

Jim Henson

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 30, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 30, 2007
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
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• Label: Koch Records
• ASIN: B000V8WD42
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,821 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Every Fraggle has a song; all the songs sung together make a medley...", November 28, 2007

By	William Mitchell - See all my reviews

The Fraggle Rockin' Collection is a wonderful re-issuing of the three classic albums "Fraggle Rock" (1983), "Perfect Harmony" (1986) and "Music and Magic" (1993). Fans have been clamoring for years to have Fraggle music released on CD and thanks to the huge success of the Fraggles on DVD, this dream has become a reality.

While some serious fans are a bit disgruntled in the fact that these albums are re-issues (and exact ones at that - meaning some songs repeat) you really cannot beat the fact that now all three memorable recordings have received the digital treatment. Each song has been restored to excellent clarity.

The album also includes a nice interview with executive producer Lawrence Mirkin and songwriter Philip Balsam. Both have featured prominently in the bonus features on the DVDs, and it's nice to have them provide even more insight into the creation of the magnificent music for this legendary children's series. Also included are rare, behind-the-scenes photos and lyrics for each song. Everything is housed in a nice, digipack box set that folds out (similar to many DVD box sets).

It is truly sensational to have these songs on CD after all these years. "Fraggle Rock" and "Perfect Harmony" have never been on CD before, and "Music and Magic" has been commercially unavailable for nearly fifteen years. If you are a fan of Fraggle Rock, just a fan of the music, or even just a fan of charming, sincere and heartfelt songs that get your toes tapping, this album is for you.

With the twenty-fifth anniversary of Fraggle Rock upon us next year, hopefully HIT Entertainment and Koch Records will see it fit to release a follow-up album with even more music from the show never before released.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Music for Muppet Fans, November 27, 2007

By	PlainJayne (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This 3-disc collection includes some of Fraggle Rock's most memorable songs. Like Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock incorporated many different musical styles into the show, from rhythm & blues to country to pop. The Fraggle Rockin' Collection will be appreciated by anyone who enjoys the show - children and adults alike. However, I was disappointed to discover that some songs are repeated on different discs - "Convincing John" and "Follow Me" both make repeat appearances, while some of my favorites, such as "The Bells of Fraggle Rock" are missing entirely.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "I can almost see a world of harmony................", December 2, 2007

By	Horatio Guttersnipe (London, England) - See all my reviews

Fraggle Rock made a lasting impression on many children around the world. At University I was surprised to discover how many of us held fond memories of Fraggle land, no matter what the country my peers came from the language barrier did not prevent us from falling about laughing at the charm and artistry of this unique programme which was surely one of the finest children's television programs of it's time. This is probably why this collection of songs is worth every penny, it was a class act which connected everyone (at least thoughs of us who had an ear and an eye for such things).

This collection holds three discs which are the complete US Fraggle Rock LP and audio c. d versions which were released over the 80's and early 90's. I think more is to come what with a Fraggle Rock movie scheduled to be released next year and no doubt it's soundtrack will follow with more old favourites, "All Around The World", "Doozer Marching Song" and "Dixie Wailin'" are a few which spring to mind, but of course there are much more.

The packaging holds photo's of Mr Henson with the Fraggles and a booklet which holds all the lyric's to the songs, plus design illustrations by Mr Frith and an interview with Mr Balsam and producer Mr Mirkin.