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- First reviewSeptember 15, 2008
- Last reviewNovember 1, 2008
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![The Mel Brooks Box Set Collection [8 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7716/7716475_sa.jpg)
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5
It's good to be the king...
on September 20, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
Mel Brooks is one of the finest comedy film makers there have ever been. Presented here are 8 of his finest moments. 7 of the films are written and directed by Brooks, while one just features him in a starring role (To Be or Not to Be). A few of Brooks' films are not included in this package due to different studios owning the rights (The Producers, Spaceballs, Life Stinks, and Dracula: Dead and Loving It)
The discs here feature little to no bonus features if you're looking for that sort of thing. Overall, It's a fine package and for a pretty good price (less than $10 per film).
What's great about it: 8 discs of Mel Brooks
What's not so great: A few films missing, but so what?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8025/8025424_sa.jpg)
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4
Interesting tribute to the Beatles
on September 19, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
A heavy metal tribute to The Beatles? Well, I like metal and I do love the Beatles, so I had to check it out. It turned out to be a rather enjoyable album. The best tracks are Alice Cooper and Steve Vai playing Hey Bulldog an Tim "Ripper" Owens singing Hey Jude. Now, I'm not the biggest Motorhead fan, so it's no surprise that I found Lemmy's vocals on Back in the USSR to be pretty dull but John 5 shreds on the guitar and Eric Singer is a favorite drummer of mine so it's all good.
What's great about it: Some good covers here
What's not so great: A few not so good covers here
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Zappa Plays Zappa [DVD Fan Pack] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8784/8784158_sa.jpg)
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5
The Grand Wazoo Lives On...
on September 18, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
Frank Zappa may be dead, but his music lives on through his son, Dweezil. The show here is really a great one. Dweezil is a very talented guitarist, as was his father, and has arranged a top notch bad here. Joining the ZPZ band is a variety of familiar faces to Zappa fans including Napoleon Murhpy Brock (who does most of the lead vocals throughout the show), Terry Bozzio, and Steve Vai. The Setlist here is rather good, but I wish they played "Joe's Garrage." No bother though, since Bozzio performs 3 of my favorite Zappa numbers, "Trying to Grow a Chin," "I'm So Cute," and "Punky's Whips."
This 5 disc set is the only way to get the complete show on dvd and cd. So if you want to experience ZPZ at home or on the go, this is the perfect set.
What's great about it: Great music and some nice guest appearences
What's not so great: A few favorites are missing, but no worries
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Great Escape [DVD] [1963]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3347/3347499_sa.jpg)
John Sturges' nail-biting POW classic The Great Escape arrives on DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a half-hour documentary, production notes, trivia, and the original theatrical trailer. This fine package will please fans of the film and may draw some interest from people unfamiliar with it.
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5
Great Escape = Great Movie
on September 17, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
One of my all time favorite movies. I really can't think of anything wrong here. The cast is perfect. Steve McQueen, Richard Attenborough, James coburn, Charles Bronson, and Donald Pleasence all in one movie! The story is great and based on a true story. The soundtrack is great as well and helps bring out some of the humor. This single disc dvd has a nice documentary about the film and not much else. For me, that was plenty, but if you're really into bonus material there is a 2 disc edition as well.
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Glorious Burden [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6193/6193852_sa.jpg)
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4
History class... Iced Earth style
on September 16, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
Iced Earth just loves making concept albums. The Glorious Burden is full of songs that depict different military events in history from Atila the Hun through The American Civil War and even up to 9-11. This is also their first album with new vocalist Tim Owens, previously of Judasds Priest. Thoug many fans agree that Owens is as good as previous vocalist Matt Barlow, I must say that he is very good. He has a higher singing voice (just think this guy was in Judas Priest ).
The music on this album is very good. Jon Schaffer did an excellent job (as ussual) arranging the music. But then we get to the lyrics and there are a few cringeworthty moments here. The album gets a bit too patriotic at times and if it weren't for the heavy guitars and double bass drums, one might think this was the latest Toby Keith offering. "When the Eagle Cries," the 9-11 song, has some good music to it, but the lyrics are just far too bad.
The center point of this album is the half hour Gettysburg trilogy that appears at the end. These 3 songs go into great detail about the Battle of Gettysburg during the American Civil War. This piece of music is possibly one of Iced Earth's fienst moment.
What's great about it: Tim "Ripper" Owens on vocals
What's not so great: Corny lyrics
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Dark Passion Play [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8505/8505691_sa.jpg)
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5
Spectacular
on September 15, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
This was the first Nightwish cd I ever heard and it remains the best. I think that Anette Olzon is even better than the recently fired Tarja. I do really enjoy Tarja's operatic voice on previous albums, but Anette's voice just sounds better to me. I do know that many old Nightwish fans aren't as happy with Anette as I am, so if you're a big fan of their previous works, be warned that the vocals here are rather different (better, in my opinion)
As for the music... well, it's fantastic. "The Poet and the Pendulum" is an epic 14 minute track but it is so mezmorizing that it just flows by. Marco is at his best here as well with songs like "Bye Bye Beautiful," "Master Passion Greed," and "The Islander" all featuring his lead vocals.
I'm really looking forward to their next album.
What's great about it: Great new singer
What's not so great: I got norhing here...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Essential Iron Maiden [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7239/7239963_sa.jpg)
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4
Not a bad starting point
on September 15, 2008
Posted by: Wrathchild666
Well, this is how I started my Iron Maiden collection. For someone who wants to get into the band, this is a good way to start since it includes a bit of everything from their debut through the Dance of Death album. This is also a bit of a problem because selecting 2 songs from each album results in quite a few tracks from their 90's era which was deffinitely their low point. Tracks like "Holly Smoke," "Futureal," and "Man on the Edge" should be replaced with more classics like "Hallowed Be Thy Name," "Can I Play with Madness," and "Powerslave." Also, this collection features more tracks with Blaze Bayley on vocals than it does Paul Di'Anno, which is just not right. But no worries, there's ample Bruce Dickinson here.
Overall, if you want to get into Maiden but don't know where to start, go for this collection. if you like what you hear, then go on and get yourself Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave, and Seventh Son... or their entire catalog if you wish (I know i did).
Overall, if you want to get into Maiden but don't know where to start, go for this collection. if you like what you hear, then go on and get yourself Number of the Beast, Piece of Mind, Powerslave, and Seventh Son... or their entire catalog if you wish (I know i did).
What's great about it: It's got a bit of everything
What's not so great: That everything includes some not too great moments
I would recommend this to a friend!
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