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- First reviewFebruary 9, 2009
- Last reviewNovember 19, 2013
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- First review commentJune 15, 2013
- Last review commentJune 15, 2013
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![Recharged [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2359/2359152_sa.jpg)
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
I didn't have high expectations for this record, but I find myself repeatedly putting the disc in my car. To call this dance music is very misleading. There are definitely techno/electronic elements that are explored throughout the album, which is ground that LP has ventured into before. If anything, I think this tops Reanimate, but that's personal preference. The remixes/electronica doesn't sound forced, compared to say, the ground that NIN covers in Hesitation Marks, which is a drastic departure from what is known as the NIN signature sound. Bottom line, I think this disc works very well for what it is, and I've personally given it repeated listens during long drives.
My Best Buy number: 0390810128
What's great about it: Freshens up their last album
What's not so great: no complaints
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Lulu [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3687/3687346_sa.jpg)
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2
Bad left turn for 'tallica, total cash-in for Reed
on November 4, 2011
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
This cd was born of a passing conversation between Lars and Reed after the RNR HOF performance they played together; Reed jumped all over an opening from Lars that "they should do something together" and was contacting them shortly thereafter. I'm surprised that no one is pointing this out. In an interview on TMS on VH1, Lars pointed out how unexpectedly quickly and enthusiastically Reed was reaching out to them to do the project (in fairness, Lars made absolutely no inference that Reed was cashing in - that is just my opinion).
I have a very open mind when it comes to music. Having said that, Reed sounds like he is well past his prime. While he may have a very loyal fan base, he only manages to speak the lyrics here. I haven't heard any of his recent solo work, so I couldn't fairly comment if his voice is as shot as it sounds on here. It would be nice if Metallica could release an instrumental version of this album but it likely won't happen as it would be a slap in the face to Reed. However, anyone can hear how poorly these two artists mix, at least on this record.
It's a shame that they went on such a path musically after releasing such a well-received album prior to this (Death Magnetic). Granted, they have been saying that this is not a proper Metallica album, however at the same time they are quick to point out that they enjoyed playing like this and that it will likely influence how they record the next album. That's terrible news to fans, since the last album was looked at as a return to their musical roots of sorts.
Very disappointing.
What's great about it: Metallica's music, to an extent
What's not so great: Lou Reed (sorry)
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Nothin' But a Good Time [Box Set] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1407/1407698_sa.jpg)
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2
How many "best of's" is Poison up to now?
on November 10, 2010
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
There have been at least 4 or 5 compilations at this point for Poison, and this latest one is designed to cash in on Bret Michaels' current reality star popularity. Bret's last three solo albums continue to be rehashing of prior solo albums (there were at least 4 or 5 songs on "Custom Built" that were already previously released on prior solo discs, a pattern that continued what he did on his prior two solo releases).
Bottom line? Bret has been rehashing the same output over and over again, and this time it's with the Poison catalog, a band he has seemingly left behind in the last two years. One can appreciate Bret trying to capitalize as much as he can on his recent resurgence, but it's not like his new material is getting played on popular radio, so what is left in the end are the base Poison fans. A proper box set had been promised, but if this is the final output of that promise from 3 or 4 years ago, it's a definite miss.
What's great about it: The music, although it's already been compiled before
What's not so great: Compilations for Poison have been done to death already, and this provides nothing new
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Buy This [CD]](https://bestbuy.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/profiles/3545w/static/noimage70.gif)
Customer Rating
3
Pointless release
on June 15, 2010
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
This falls well short of their official greatest hits collection; my recommendation would be to find that one, and if possible the cd/dvd combo version which includes their videos (to date of that release) plus live performance footage. If this release is aimed at being a bargain cd, then it misses on highlighting some of the band's biggest songs. There is nothing new on here.
What's great about it: The songs that are on here
What's not so great: The songs that are missing; there already is a full-fledged greatest hits cd available
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Stone Temple Pilots [Deluxe Edition] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9874/9874356_sa.jpg)
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3
Needs more angst
on June 14, 2010
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
The cd starts off promisingly, but falls back into their rut of mellow and poppy tunes. I have been waiting for them to return to the angst of their debut record and it never comes. This is not to say that the new album is awful, but STP started off as an attitude-infused group that's turned into a band that has fallen just short becoming the balladeers that the Chili Peppers turned into after "Bridge." The record is a bit of a disappointment considering that Weiland had spent so much time apart from the band; you would think that they would've had enough material to come back with a bang.
What's great about it: The whole album is not a clunker, and if you're an STP fan you're going to want this regardless.
What's not so great: Often too mellow and poppy; they need to go back to their roots and bang out some serious rock tracks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Absolute Greatest [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9574/9574908_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
1
Enough with the best of's from this group!
on November 12, 2009
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
Huge fan, but come on already! The best of that tacked on a couple of Paul Rodgers live tracks a couple of years ago was too much as it was! There was the original "Greatest Hits," "Classic Queen," the newer "Greatest Hits," the reissue of the two combined as a double, the "gold" collection, "Greatest Hits III," the reissue with all three as the "platinum" collection, the collection with PR, and now this... am I missing any?
What's great about it: the songs
What's not so great: we're approaching almost 10 official best of's collections of this group, and that's not including the live albums
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Ten (Best Buy Super Deluxe Edition) [CD & DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9206/9206833_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
2
Good idea, but price is not right
on February 9, 2009
Posted by: AvidCDBuyer
from NY, NY
I love the band - I own all the studio albums, their solo CD's, their DVD's and several of the live CD's (there's just too many to own them all). I will likely get the scaled-down 2 CD/1 DVD version for $30, but to ask a fan to shell out anywhere from $125 to $200 retail for this version in this economy is absurd (shame to U2 as well for their upcoming release). Of course, no one is forced to buy this version, but my point is that it's hypocritical for a band like PJ to be hawking an item like this when they're supposed to be championing the cause of the average fan, but then again so was Springsteen and everyone saw the negative feedback he received for a simple "best of" exclusive to another retailer.
So the average core PJ fan who faithfully buys every one of their albums will be shut out of several recordings exclusive to this set, rarities that include PJ's first demos and a live show. What's more, they're not even including the music videos from this album, which has been standard on re-releases such as this by other artists. As good as, no as GREAT as the album "Ten" itself is, I can't consciously give this packaging of it a good rating.
From the band's site:
Super Deluxe Edition (2-disc set plus DVD, 4 LPs and replica cassette in linen-covered, slip-cased clamshell box):
· Disc 1: original Ten tracklisting digitally remastered (original mix)
· Disc 2: original Ten tracklisting digitally remastered and remixed by Brendan O’Brien, plus six bonus tracks: “Brother,” “Just a Girl,” “State of Love and Trust,” “Breath and a Scream,” “2,000 Mile Blues” and “Evil Little Goat”
· DVD of Pearl Jam’s previously unreleased 1992 MTV Unplugged performance including never before seen bonus performance of “Oceans” with 5.1 surround sound audio remix
· LP 1: original Ten tracklisting remastered for vinyl
· LP 2: original Ten tracklisting remastered for vinyl and remixed by Brendan O’Brien
· LP 3 & 4: Drop in the Park – Live at Magnuson Park in Seattle on September 20, 1992 (audio mixed by Brendan O’Brien)
· Cassette: replica of original “Momma-Son” Pearl Jam demo cassette featuring “Alive,” “Once” and “Footsteps”
· Package also includes an Eddie Vedder-style composition notebook filled with replica personal notes, images and mementos from the collections of Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, a vellum envelope with replicated era-specific ephemera from Pearl Jam’s early work and a two-sided print commemorating the Drop in the Park concert.
Super Deluxe Edition (2-disc set plus DVD, 4 LPs and replica cassette in linen-covered, slip-cased clamshell box):
· Disc 1: original Ten tracklisting digitally remastered (original mix)
· Disc 2: original Ten tracklisting digitally remastered and remixed by Brendan O’Brien, plus six bonus tracks: “Brother,” “Just a Girl,” “State of Love and Trust,” “Breath and a Scream,” “2,000 Mile Blues” and “Evil Little Goat”
· DVD of Pearl Jam’s previously unreleased 1992 MTV Unplugged performance including never before seen bonus performance of “Oceans” with 5.1 surround sound audio remix
· LP 1: original Ten tracklisting remastered for vinyl
· LP 2: original Ten tracklisting remastered for vinyl and remixed by Brendan O’Brien
· LP 3 & 4: Drop in the Park – Live at Magnuson Park in Seattle on September 20, 1992 (audio mixed by Brendan O’Brien)
· Cassette: replica of original “Momma-Son” Pearl Jam demo cassette featuring “Alive,” “Once” and “Footsteps”
· Package also includes an Eddie Vedder-style composition notebook filled with replica personal notes, images and mementos from the collections of Eddie Vedder and Jeff Ament, a vellum envelope with replicated era-specific ephemera from Pearl Jam’s early work and a two-sided print commemorating the Drop in the Park concert.
What's great about it: The music and the music extras, as well as the performance DVD.
What's not so great: The price - you're not getting value for your money, no matter what the diehards may say.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Oz the Great and Powerful [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9015/9015207_sa.jpg)
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 53D ?
By inforeader
Every listing for this movie on this sight says it is in 3D. They aren't all in 3D. The only to get it in 3D is in combination with digital download. It doesn't come in a combo with 3D, blueray disc, and digital download. If you want to watch it without the glasses, fork over more $$$ for the blueray as a separate purchase. Yippie.
AvidCDBuyer
NY, NY
Bad move here...
June 15, 2013
For the price they have the combo pack at, most sets include the 3D disc when it is an option; you shouldn't have to pay extra to send away for the 3D disc, once that will not have a home to sit in within the case. This is a case of trying to sell less product and maintain the higher price point. You will find plenty of posts throughout the internet blasting this move. There was a $7 off coupon that was available but only good for 3 days, and not heavily advertised. There is a version offered in the UK that includes all discs, and they are apparently region-free, but not available directly in the US.
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