| dowens 14.12.2010 21:03 |
Sorry if this has been talked about already on this forum, but I'm interested in knowing what new material may be included in the re-issues of the Queen catalog? I became a Queen fan in 1993-1994, so I was thrilled when I was able to find all of the Queen albums re-released by Hollywood Records here in America. I plan to purchase the albums because I want to have them remastered, but would really love for them to have new stuff. Chicago, another fav band of mine, did the same with Rhino records, which was pretty good (even though I think it lost steam by their 18th album, still not able to find that reissue). Each album had original artwork and more pictures from that time period, with more in-depth reviews of the album. It also included demo's, live tracks, etc. on each album. I would love to see Queen do this as well. Will the new albums have the added tracks remastered as well (like "Forever," "Scandal 12' inch version," etc.) that we found from the Hollywood Records reissues? Sorry for so many questions, I'm very excited for this and hope the real fans are the ones in mind when Universal celebrates 40 years of Queen!!! |
| Micrówave 15.12.2010 11:48 |
RE: Chicago Yes, they stopped the re-issue after Chicago 17... that was the deal with Rhino, they wanted the first 17 albums only... basically the Cetera albums. But aside from a couple of b-sides, there were no unreleased gems on the re-issues... just performances or rehearsals that you may have never heard. The cool thing about the later albums, is that they contain different versions that were on the original Warner Brothers releases. For example, on Chicago 17, the track "Please Hold On" is a completely different take of the original including a new verse never heard before. On Chicago 13, we get Street Player in its full form. The original LP, cassette, and 45rpm all were different edits of this original track. Same thing with the Rhino Re-issues of the Yes catalogue. Plus some artwork / photos / liner notes that I had never seen before. Now THAT'S what I want Queen to do. No more remastered remasters of the original remastered masters. |
| Ron 15.12.2010 15:49 |
Seems that a Polish Queen website (dont have the link, only heard it via via) posted that the Queen re-issues will be in two editions; a 1CD version and a 2CD version (which will be limited and available for one year only). The 2nd disc holds 5 extra tracks (probably the same for every album) plus audio commentary. |
| Ron 15.12.2010 15:55 |
Oh and these are supposed to be the batches: March: Queen, Queen II, SHA, ANATO, ADATR June: NOTW, Jazz, The Game, Hot Space, Flash Gordon September: The Works, AKOM, The Miracle, Innuendo, Made In Heaven and separate in July: a special remaster edition of The Platinum Collection |
| brians wig 15.12.2010 18:27 |
RonB wrote: Seems that a Polish Queen website (dont have the link, only heard it via via) posted that the Queen re-issues will be in two editions; a 1CD version and a 2CD version (which will be limited and available for one year only). The 2nd disc holds 5 extra tracks (probably the same for every album) plus audio commentary. ----------------------------------------------- Five extra tracks and an audio commentary? That's taking the piss somewhat. |
| dowens 15.12.2010 21:50 |
Thanks Microwave for the Chicago insight. Now I'll stop looking for 18 and beyond! What a shame though, I especially love Chicago 19. Cool to see other Chicago fans on here! It would be great for Queen to do something similar. 2CD set? I think I'll buy that instead. I wonder what those 5 tracks may be? |
| Rael 15.12.2010 22:21 |
Only 5 tracks???? No, that can't be real. I hope... |
| queen79luca 16.12.2010 06:19 |
5 extra tracks for each album it means 90 tracks more! I don t believe.. For me it has no sense...it ll never come out a box set doing in this way! |
| queen79luca 16.12.2010 06:19 |
5 extra tracks for each album it means 90 tracks more! I don t believe.. For me it has no sense...it ll never come out a box set doing in this way! |
| ole-the-first 16.12.2010 06:29 |
Five tracks? We'll never hear anything really rare and interesting. And "box set" would never be released. Abandon all hope. There's only darkness ahead. |
| Queenfred 16.12.2010 06:32 |
Ah the rumours start... I reckon if you're going to start a rumour, base it around a fact of some description. 2 cd and 1 cd editions eh? The catalogue released at three points during the year? Funny, cos the press release stated the release of only the first 5 albums. |
| Erik Viking 16.12.2010 08:17 |
5-extra-songs news is from official Universal Music Poland website: link |
| dowens 16.12.2010 11:10 |
Sounds pretty official to me. Ugh....the suspense is killing me on the possible 5 tracks...I hope it's great stuff. I'd love some demo's, B-sides, unreleased material, etc. Audio commentary on each album and track? YES PLEASE!!! And releasing two different editions does make sense...1 CD for the new fan, a 2CD sp. edition for the older fans. |
| dowens 16.12.2010 11:10 |
Sounds pretty official to me. Ugh....the suspense is killing me on the possible 5 tracks...I hope it's great stuff. I'd love some demo's, B-sides, unreleased material, etc. Audio commentary on each album and track? YES PLEASE!!! And releasing two different editions does make sense...1 CD for the new fan, a 2CD sp. edition for the older fans. |
| pittrek 16.12.2010 12:07 |
I never thought I write this one day, but fuck you queen productions If the information is real it's time to find a new favorite band |
| dowens 16.12.2010 13:21 |
Why? |
| Wilki Amieva 16.12.2010 18:52 |
Bob Ludwig remasters, an audio commentary for each album, improved art plus 75 bonus tracks in the whole catalogue seems a good deal to me for what is essentially meant to be a replacement of the current CDs. And all this in the first year? Way to go, Island Records! |
| Rael 16.12.2010 20:07 |
Only 5 per cd??? Why? :( Oh well.... let's go back to Genesis and their discography on DTS |
| Wilki Amieva 16.12.2010 20:08 |
Approx. 5 extra tracks per bonus CD in the DELUXE Editions, yes. Fair enough. |
| Wiley 16.12.2010 20:43 |
5 bonus tracks per album is Ok for a 'mere reissue' of Queen's catalog. Still, that's a lot of wasted space on those bonus CDs. Most of Queen's albums are under 45 minutes long, which means that these extra tracks could actually fit on disc one. Maybe one of the bonus tracks will be a 20+ minute audio commentary by Brian and Roger to make up for the extra space? For completists' sake, I hope the extra tracks include the B sides, a couple of demos and/or every extended 12" version. This sounds more like 8 or 10 bonus tracks... but 5?? I won't worry. No matter what they include there, there's no way every fan is pleased :). |
| tcc 16.12.2010 21:49 |
dowens wrote: Why? 75 bonus tracks @ 5 tracks per album = 15 CDs 75 tracks @ approx 11 tracks per CD = 7 CDs How much do you think one album would cost ? Maybe we could gather 15 trusted people to each buy one album and then .............. |
| silver_salmon 16.12.2010 22:30 |
What can we expect on the RE-ISSUES? I expect something like Freddie mercury box but mini box of 2 cds (and 1 dvd maybe) for each album, e.g: Queen I Disc 1: The album Keep Yourself Alive Doing All Right Great King Rat My Fairy King Liar The Night Comes Down Modern Times Rock'n'Roll Son And Daughter Jesus Seven Seas Of Rhye... Disc 2: Queen I: The rarities Keep Yourself Alive (De Lane Lea Original Demo) Doing All Right (Trident Alternative Take 1) Great King Rat (De Lane Lea Original Demo) Great king Rat (Alternative take 3) My Fairy King (Freddie Solo Piano Demo) Liar (De Lane Lea Original Demo) The Night Comes Down (De Lane Lea Original Demo) The Night Comes Down (Original Trident Studios Version) Modern Times Rock'n'Roll (Rough Demo) Son And Daughter (Out-Take Version) Jesus (De Lane Lea Original Demo) Jesus (Trident "Heavy" Version) Seven Seas Of Rhye...(complete version) Mad The Swine (original recording) Hangman (demo) Silver Salmon (demo) Bonus of the bonus Brian and Roger talking about Queen I...very IMPORTANT!! |
| Soundfreak 17.12.2010 03:46 |
What do I expect from the Re-issues? Surprises ! Things that I can't name so far, things that I have no idea about that they might exist. Cause that's what Queen was about in their active days. You never knew what happened next or how the next tour would look like.... |
| cmsdrums 17.12.2010 09:22 |
Remastered and remixed versions of the Hollywood records remixes?!? |
| Wilki Amieva 17.12.2010 09:31 |
The bonus CDs on the DELUXE Editions would contain audio commentary for EACH song on the respective album PLUS the extra tracks. |
| Mr. Bed Guy 18.12.2010 01:05 |
To Dowens: CHICAGO have released 18 to 21 WITH BONUS TRACKS on i-Tunes, I saw it a few weeks ago and bought the bonustracks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Mr. Bed Guy 18.12.2010 01:15 |
Chicago Bonustracks: 18: 25 or 6 to 4 (alternate version) Will You Still Love Me (alternate version) 19: Look Away (Single Version) We Can Last Forever (single version) What Kind Of Man Would I Be (single Version) 21: Explain It to my Heart (Promo Single Version) I think the bonustracks on 19 are the same versions that have been released on "The Best oF Chicago 40" I hope I could help you |
| Holly2003 18.12.2010 05:06 |
It's my understanding that tracks from each album will be re-recorded with Paul Rodgers on vocals. I don;t know the exact ones, but I would suggest the following for the first two albums: ---Queen--- KYA Liar Doin Alright Jesus The Night Comes Down ---Queen II--- Ogre Battle Seven Seas of Rhye White Queen Loser in the End Nevermore |
| splicksplack 18.12.2010 07:58 |
I take it that last comment from Holly is a joke. A very sick, disturbing joke. |
| dowens 18.12.2010 09:54 |
Thanks for the info about Chicago Mr. Bed Guy....I doubt I will get the extra stuff on 19. I have no interested in hearing the singles version of those songs. That'd a let down, for sure. |
| RadicalQueenFan 19.12.2010 17:38 |
Are we getting these in the United States or are these just getting released outside of it? |
| kruh 20.12.2010 01:51 |
It is all crap. Why not do a live album from the early period. Again we well get what we allready have, really sad. I could use the F. word (For queen production). But i will not.. |
| Soundfreak 20.12.2010 03:39 |
Take a look at all the other bands that are already putting out their catalogue for a second or even third time. First time few bonus tracks are added like b-sides, second time they "suddenly discover" lost outtakes, the third time they come up with live concerts from the album period or DVD extras. And this is what we will also have with Queen...that's the music business. The Show must go on - especially when bands are no longer active. |
| Khizzy 20.12.2010 07:31 |
Queen rarely used non-album tracks as b-sides barring a few exceptions, so (thankfully) the good thing about this is that we will hopefully get some decent bonus tracks for every album reissued. There'll probably be more bias towards b-sides as we get into the late 80s as there were a lot recorded around the time of The Miracle. Even then I hope we get to hear stuff like I Guess We're Falling Out in excellent quality. I can see songs like Mad The Swine and See What A Fool I've Been being part of these re-issues though..... hopefully with a couple of demos and live tracks each :D |
| QueenFan76 20.12.2010 09:27 |
The cool thing about the later albums, is that they contain different versions that were on the original Warner Brothers releases. For example, on Chicago 17, the track "Please Hold On" is a completely different take of the original including a new verse never heard before. On Chicago 13, we get Street Player in its full form. The original LP, cassette, and 45rpm all were different edits of this original track. Actually, Please Hold On on the Rhino remaster is the original album version. An alternate version was used on the first cd issue of the Chicago 17 album. The original album version was better IMHO. (Also Only You was a different mix on that first issue of the album onto CD. As for Queen, I doubt EACH will have 5 EXACTLY. Some albums warrant far more while a few don't even warrant having 5. I'd like to say that I want Live Killers reissued with bonus tracks, like the 4 or 5 they performed on the tour that were left off of the original album. |
| pittrek 20.12.2010 10:56 |
What will the bonus tracks be ? Hm, let me think ... I'll bet the tracklist of the bonus tracks will looks something like ... Queen 1 - Keep Yourself Alive (long lost retake) - Mad The Swine - Son And Daughter (BBC version) Queen 2 - See What A Fool I've Been - Ogre Battle (BBC version) Sheer Heart Attack - Flick Of The Wrist (single version) - Tenement Funster (single version) - Lily Of The Valey (single version) - Stone Cold Crazy (live at the Rainbow, mono of course) A Night At The Opera - The Prophet's Song (standalone version) - Love Of My Life (standalone version) - I'm In Love With My Car (single version) - God Save The Queen (single version) A Day At The Races - Tie Your MOther Down (single version) - Teo Torriate (single version) News Of The World - We Will Rock You (fast version from BBC session) - We Are The Champions (from Live Killers) - Sheer Heart Attack (from Live Killers) - Spread Your Wings (BBC version) - It's Late (single version) Jazz - Fat Bottomed Girls (single version) wanna bet ? |
| Wiley 20.12.2010 11:49 |
My guess is pittrek will get coal in his stocking for Christmas this year - like every previous year :) We all hope he's wrong, but his tracklist is pretty much what we can expect from the Queen camp based on the last 15 years' output. My only wish is that we get a companion DVD with videos created for each song, using newsreel and stock footage (like ANATO 30th Anniversary). Imagine the possibilities... 'Dragon Attack' set to footage of... (wait for it)... Dragons! and they would be Attacking erm.. something... 'Jesus' set to the torture scene from the Passion of the Christ. Cant' Wait! :P |
| Oli4burggraa 20.12.2010 12:57 |
I'm fine with it, as long as Made in Heaven contains Freddie audio commentary. I think they'll do it the cheap Queen way: B-sides, maybe one or two demoes. They might even include Smile's version of Allright on Queen I. WWRY Fast from some random gig on NOTW. That kind of stuff. |
| brians wig 20.12.2010 13:37 |
Oh bugger. Do I HAVE to buy Night At The Opera AGAIN????? They ought to do an exchange scheme with this album, considering the number of times it's been released. |
| RadicalQueenFan 20.12.2010 13:55 |
But are these going to be released in the US or not? |
| pittrek 20.12.2010 14:04 |
RadicalQueenFan wrote: But are these going to be released in the US or not?A slightly strange question in the age of internet and sites like eBay :-) In the case it won't be sold in standard US record stores, you can buy them online |
| Khizzy 20.12.2010 14:58 |
I don't think QP own the rights to the BBC tracks.... so I doubt very much we will be seeing these on the re-issues. Which is fine by me because we already have them in excellent quality! |
| Farrokh The Great 21.12.2010 23:52 |
Some people are ear talented, personally I'll would buy every album "again" if they would sound better than Mini LP's EMI-Toshiba 2004 edition, but engineers must to eliminate the high drum distortion present in EVERY ALBUM up to Magic, some bass distortions, some clicks and pops and to elevate slightly the volume level on Innuendo and of course if it's possible to make 32 bits transfers (although I doubt they will do it). I've bought ANATO sixth times and the other albums twice or three times |
| Matheusms 23.12.2010 19:57 |
I was really expecting a third disc with live material =/ If it's Deluxe edition, it should deserve that name! |
| brians wig 24.12.2010 03:50 |
Khizzy wrote: I don't think QP own the rights to the BBC tracks.... so I doubt very much we will be seeing these on the re-issues. Which is fine by me because we already have them in excellent quality! ------------------------------------------ QPL obtained the rights for these from the BBC a few years ago apparantly. |
| pittrek 24.12.2010 04:31 |
They officially announced the release of the BBC tracks 15 years ago |
| Back2TheLight 29.12.2010 03:21 |
I'm curious to see what the extra 'Made In Heaven' tracks would be...possibly... Rock In Rio Blues It's a Beautiful Day (single mix) Let Me Live (banned version) and perhaps 2 instrumental tracks? And not being sold in the States, but available everywhere else. Hmm, awesome. And the music industry wonders why we have to download music elsewhere? Yeah, I'll pass and stick with the HR versions from 1991, and assume that once again America will happily get the shaft. Why waste my money for songs that I already have, doesn't matter if they were remastered by Andy Johns, Roy Thomas Baker, Bob Ludwig, Bob Rock, or any other famous producer out there? Give me a break! And to buy them online? You know, there's still that kid in me who loves going to a store and actually buying the CD or whatever, knowing that I can buy it, and in less than the 5 minutes it takes me to walk to my car, I can pop it in my CD player, and crank it up. Hogwash QP!! I can think of a few other choice phrases, but I'll stop here. |
| brians wig 29.12.2010 04:55 |
bambams-paradise wrote: And not being sold in the States, but available everywhere else. Hmm, awesome. And the music industry wonders why we have to download music elsewhere? Yeah, I'll pass and stick with the HR versions from 1991, and assume that once again America will happily get the shaft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ One can only assume that the contract with Hollywood Records has not expired yet and it's that which is preventing the new releases being sold in the states. I'm afraid it works both ways. In 1991 - 92, I had to pay £20 EACH for the HR albums from a little shop in Newcastle who imported them. There was no internet then and this was the only way I could get them. We are lucky today that we can all buy over the internet and companies WILL ship things abroad. |
| BriantaylorOBE 29.12.2010 08:41 |
demo being remixed and illagal to release officalliy to the UK and world being restro f? |
| dowens 29.12.2010 09:14 |
I agree Bambams. I think the albums not being sold in the States is a poor decision. I didn't think about the HR deal, however, I did find "The Platinum Collection" on sale at Best Buy for $9.99, so it leads me to think the deal is expiring. I wonder when it does? I am thankful we have online resources to purchase the albums, but now I will be pickier on what I buy (depending on the new stuff included) just because I'll have to pay extra to get it shipped to the US. When I originally made this post, I talked about the Chicago albums. Actually, I hope Queen Productions does a better job than Chicago on the re-issues. I've almost completed my collection of Chicago CD's, and the extra stuff included is pretty poor. I mean, on Chicago II the bonus tracks are single mixes that I already have on one of their billion GH's collections?! While I'm glad I have the albums remastered on CD (something I needed anyway), the bonus stuff leaves a lot to be desired. So, guess I shouldn't expect too much from these Queen releases. |
| Ghostwithasmile is BACK! 30.12.2010 12:05 |
Well I can guarantee you that nice things will be as a bonus to the regular releases ! Many fans won't be dissapointed! Cannot tell more at this point! We always moan about releases like another greatest hits, remaster compilation etc.etc. But anyone ever thought about the idea that QP had to make releases by their contract. They had to decide to release shit, otherwise they would have played their wildcards for other record labels. Queen wanted to leave emi ever since 2003. |
| pittrek 30.12.2010 12:35 |
Is this "insider info" or just a wish ? Because I start to be excited :-) |
| Ghostwithasmile is BACK! 30.12.2010 12:42 |
Well there will be exciting thingies, and not so exciting thingies like the common b-sides, and some different versions of course re-re-re-remastered. But also some exciting things...Though I am actually looking forward to some of the B-sides remastered. Inside info. I was not dissapointed when I first heart it ! No 2cd sets as far I know, just bonus to the cd few tracks per cd. But don;t expect new LIve DVD's in 2011.... for quite a while there won;t be a new live dvd. |
| Adam Unger (QueenVault.com) 30.12.2010 13:18 |
Not even a hint Ghostwithasmile? :) |
| dowens 30.12.2010 13:25 |
Yes, hint please. :) |
| Ghostwithasmile is BACK! 30.12.2010 13:58 |
I cannot give any hints sorry you bunch of "lying"(alternate) mad swine fools you've been ;-) |
| pittrek 30.12.2010 14:47 |
So basically the same as Hollywood Records remasters as I wrote some weeks ago ? :-) |
| matt z 30.12.2010 15:53 |
wouldn't it be HILARIOUS if the extras on the reissues were REMIXES,... by contemporary artists?? LOL |
| dowens 30.12.2010 19:17 |
Yeah Matt Z...I have "Killer Queen," the tribute album and listened to it once. Not my cup of tea. So, it seems to be alternate takes, B-sides, that sort of thing. No one should expect anything real groundbreaking, because I am sure Queen will release a rarities box set years down the road (much like the FM collection). I just hope I'm alive (and can afford it!!! still haven't been able to get the FM box because it costs so much!) :) |
| Toozeup 01.01.2011 14:20 |
Khizzy wrote: I don't think QP own the rights to the BBC tracks.... so I doubt very much we will be seeing these on the re-issues. Which is fine by me because we already have them in excellent quality! I'm sure the BBC sessions will be a candidate since Universal have an open door policy with the BBC. See This: link |
| Johnny 1989 02.01.2011 12:25 |
I'm rather looking forward to these re-releases especially in regards to these extra tracks, I know they have only mentioned "5 extra tracks" for the earlier albums but what's to say that come the 80's albums that we may not get more than 5 extra tracks, it could be that there is less material available for those earlier albums that are in a good condition. Personally I'm looking forward to The Miracle & Innuendo the most as there's quite a bit of unreleased material known to exist for both albums. |
| MmP 02.01.2011 12:46 |
Is there any tracks out there or recording from Freddie that has not been released already? Im talking about 1989 to 1991 (excluding of course: Face it alone, self made man, i guess we're falling out, and all those song we know already) |
| Queenman!! 02.01.2011 14:35 |
ghostwithasmile wrote: Well I can guarantee you that nice things will be as a bonus to the regular releases ! Many fans won't be dissapointed! Cannot tell more at this point! We always moan about releases like another greatest hits, remaster compilation etc.etc. But anyone ever thought about the idea that QP had to make releases by their contract. They had to decide to release shit, otherwise they would have played their wildcards for other record labels. Queen wanted to leave emi ever since 2003. ======================= Many fans won't be dissapointed...... You mean the ordinary ones right? Has it been so hard to tell on Queenzone that everything relied on EMI???? Anger and unbelieve have been around for quite a few years now as EMI ( so not QP??) was moneymilking their fans. And perhaps an answer why no new DVD. Greatest Video Hits 3 or seventies concert? Isn't this just what the fans wanted? Who made that decision....? Well .. Let's wait for the exiting new re-re releases. I will be the first one to tell if I was wrong with my thoughts |
| pma 02.01.2011 15:04 |
All album tracks will be carefully inspected for all types of noise, this noise will be completely removed to achieve a pristine un-natural sound, which will be given a loudness treatment so loud that 20 years from now Brian May can still hear the music without a hearing aid. The removed noise will be released as an accompanying bonus disc with each individual album. This should please all hardcore fans, who were expecting something special. |
| YannickJoker 02.01.2011 15:27 |
I hope on the re-issues they'll put a de-esser on all those highly sibilant Freddie vocals. It annoys me to no end, hearing those teeth whistle every time he makes an s-sound. |
| Johnny 1989 02.01.2011 15:31 |
I can understand the pessimism regarding these, after all EMI/Parlophone never did anything with Queen's back catalogue for ages. However look what Universal/Island did with U2's back catalogue of their albums from Boy-The Joshua Tree, quite a few extra, rare & unreleased tracks between them, with some hope we may get the same with Queen's re-releases |
| Libor2 02.01.2011 16:59 |
Well, to say truth, if QP would be sane, they'd look for Genesis or King Crimson releases and if they do the new remasters, it'd be wise to do them stereo and 5.1 together and put them on hybrid SACD and/or another DVD for those without SACD players. If they'd put there a few "rarities" audio/video - well, ok (could there be really something we didn't hear before? - I shan't expect anything new, only that old stuff we all know...). Anyway - as I see it now, it'll be another "almost the same remaster" for the third (or maybe more?) time + a few single "bonus" songs. Hmmm, nothing too exciting for me... |
| vadenuez 03.01.2011 14:48 |
> What can we expect on the RE-ISSUES? We can expect that they'll erase the line "With Elektra and EMI, we'll show you where it's at" out of Let Me Entertain You and replace it with some of Roger's screams. |
| Toozeup 04.01.2011 04:49 |
I don't think there is much studio material in the vaults worth hearing. Just look at some of the crap that made it onto albums post 75. I would much rather each album be paired with a live concert from the period and this would make good business sense too since queen are generally regarded as the best live band ever. |
| NOTWMEDDLE 07.02.2011 16:48 |
Johnny 1989 wrote: I can understand the pessimism regarding these, after all EMI/Parlophone never did anything with Queen's back catalogue for ages. However look what Universal/Island did with U2's back catalogue of their albums from Boy-The Joshua Tree, quite a few extra, rare & unreleased tracks between them, with some hope we may get the same with Queen's re-releases ---------------------- Aside from The Who deluxe editions, they have been BORING for the most part (Def Leppard's reissues sucked BIG TIME). Fuck U2. Those Irish pretty boys are, along with Bob Marley (whose been dead longer than half the people on here have been alive) and that Mickey Mouse tattooed trainwreck Amy Winehouse, are their cashcow! Queen's back catalog is getting shitty deluxe editions. I will PASS! EMI did well with the Jethro Tull remasters (adding bonus tracks on all re-issues and in the case of Bursting Out, restoring that double album to full 2-CD set and adding the Slipstream DVD to the A remaster (as there were no outtakes from that album), expanding Warchild and The Broadsword and the Beast to the proposed double albums they would have made) as Ian Anderson worked with EMI (Capitol in the US) to make them great and the UK re-issues of the classic Deep Purple back catalog up to Come Taste the Band all have bonus tracks and/or alternate mixes/extra CDs with songs that didn't fit. Worthy mention is the 3-CD Pink Floyd Piper at the Gates of Dawn 2007 issue and the 2004 remaster of The Final Cut (which added When the Tigers Broke Free). Pink Floyd are now doing their back catalog over to coincide with the rarities collection due this year. EMI were scared to lose the distribution of the post-Dark Side catalog so they had to apologize to PF and beg them to stay. Brian May and Roger Taylor (apart from the live albums/DVDs of Milton Keynes, Wembley and Montreal) have desecrated the Queen name in the last decade. John Deacon I believe is glad he is no longer working with Brian and Roger. |
| br5946 10.02.2011 16:28 |
RonB - I burst out laughing when I read your post concerning what the reissues might be. Seriously, I was on the floor crying with mirth. A REMASTERED PLATINUM COLLECTION? Give me a break. Although, considering how low QPL have sunk, this wouldn't surprise me. This brings me on to a bone I have been picking for about a year now: What the hell was the point of Absolute Greatest?! All of the material there is avaliable on Platinum Collection anyway, plus about 20 more hits. And as for the reissued MiH - it's a fine album, one of the finest, no question, BUT... when it was being recorded it was partially pieced together from leftovers, so what will the bonus tracks be for that? A random guess will be the Freddie versions of Made in Heaven and I Was Born To Love You, and while they're great, they would be considered repeats in every sense. Better set the barrier low, because if you're saying is true, we better 'see what fools we've been' since our hopes of a grandiose boxset are 'long away' and might as well ask ourselves 'was it all worth it'? |
| GinjaNinja 10.02.2011 16:38 |
Nice work with the puns there br5946 ;) |
| Doga 24.02.2011 23:14 |
I just heard the GH I & II remasters and are great. The songs sound incredible! I'm glad to QP make this. I think this can show queen to a new audience. Hope the albums remasters sound like the GH. |