QueenZone discussion #921254
Grrr... the money-make-machine: LOLSOS Box Set!
| Jjeroen 28.11.2006 13:05 |
Grr... those pissers at QPL don't know when to stop, do they? I just found out (in Germany) they have now released LOLSOS as a box set. DVD-foldout-digipack in slipcase with both the double-cd and the double DVD... They always know how to please the faithfull collector, don't they. Well, I'll pass this time... So, what's next? Another one just before christmas, containing the book as well? |
| BRYCE THE TROLL 28.11.2006 16:01 |
i think it's good i haven't bought the LOLSOS stuff yet so..... |
| Rick 28.11.2006 16:41 |
jeroen wrote: Grr... those pissers at QPL don't know when to stop, do they? I just found out (in Germany) they have now released LOLSOS as a box set. DVD-foldout-digipack in slipcase with both the double-cd and the double DVD... They always know how to please the faithfull collector, don't they. Well, I'll pass this time... So, what's next? Another one just before christmas, containing the book as well?Probably a crystal clear studio recording of We Will Rock You. So clear, that you can hear their shoes crack. |
| Smitty 28.11.2006 21:23 |
Don't forget the crystal clear recording of "Yeah"! It's so clear, you can hear someone sneeze in the other building. I think it's only available on the 3rd edition box set, so we're going to have to wait for the "Yeah- Sneeze Edition" for another 5 years... P.s. I hear they're releasing it as a single... |
| Back2TheLight 29.11.2006 06:04 |
You know, it pisses me off...I had to special order and get these CD's imported which cost me an arm and a leg in the US, and I can't get my hands on the DVD which pisses me off even more...then QP wonders why they have ppl like us who have to bootleg this shit and depend on poor ass copies. Sorry, but I'm ranting and raving. But it's just...upsetting, you know?? |
| Benn 29.11.2006 06:08 |
If only there was an official channel through which complaints of this nature could be made and listened to......... Sigh. |
| Jjeroen 29.11.2006 06:38 |
We can complain whatever we want - this will never change! As long as any new release or re-release in whatever form means that it gets more money in the pockets of EMI and/or QPL, this will go on. It's purely business and you see with every major artist. That's just the disadvantage you have to live with if you're a collector of an money-making, commercially appealing band. So all is logical, but that does not mean we cannot moan, does it? ;-) |
| Benn 29.11.2006 10:13 |
Jeroen, Whilst I completely agree with you and understand the commercial demands of the music industry to a certain extent, what I fail to understand is the CONTINUAL failure to do ANYTHING to appease the serious collector. My patience ran out over the ANATO Deluxe debacle; LOLSOS is just further re-inforcement to me that the management of Queen care not a jot about the band's fans. I will buy NOTHING until the situation changes. |
| FriedChicken 29.11.2006 10:19 |
They could better remaster every Queen album than keep releasing this boring Freddie junk |
| Jjeroen 29.11.2006 11:22 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: They could better remaster every Queen album than keep releasing this boring Freddie junk...or yet another Greatest Hits... I'm still awaiting Queen Ballads! |
| Erin 29.11.2006 11:40 |
Queen: The Ballads...don't joke. This sounds like it could be an actual release..;-) |
| Roy ® 29.11.2006 12:03 |
jeroen wrote:Yes that's true. We allready have Queen Rocks and we are waiting for Queen Ballads. Hopefully they wil put one edited number one it.FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: They could better remaster every Queen album than keep releasing this boring Freddie junk...or yet another Greatest Hits... I'm still awaiting Queen Ballads! |
| PieterMC 29.11.2006 12:43 |
The US has exactly the opposite problem. A lack of releases :-) |
| Erin 29.11.2006 12:45 |
PieterMC wrote: The US has exactly the opposite problem. A lack of releases :-)Yes, and you were SO excited about the LOLSOS album. ;-) |
| PieterMC 29.11.2006 12:46 |
Erin wrote:Not as excited as I was for Stone Cold ClassicsPieterMC wrote: The US has exactly the opposite problem. A lack of releases :-)Yes, and you were SO excited about the LOLSOS album. ;-) |
| Erin 29.11.2006 12:50 |
Stone Cold Classics was the best Queen release EVER. The sleeve was pure genius. |
| bigV 29.11.2006 14:04 |
Erin wrote: Stone Cold Classics was the best Queen release EVER. The sleeve was pure genius.Jim Beach was considering it at some point not too long ago. I know this, because the Admin over at QOL had asked us to suggest songs for a potential Ballads compilation. Thank goodness it hasn't surfaced... yet! Erin wrote: Queen: The Ballads...don't joke. This sounds like it could be an actual release..;-)You're not REALLY serious... are you? V. |
| FriedChicken 29.11.2006 14:54 |
But honestly. If Queen would release a great remastered set of all the studio albums at once i'd buy it. I believe the last remaster has been done in 1994.. The Beatles should also start to remaster their stuff |
| Deacon Fan 29.11.2006 15:20 |
FriedChicken<br><font size=1>The Almighty</font> wrote: But honestly. If Queen would release a great remastered set of all the studio albums at once i'd buy it. I believe the last remaster has been done in 1994.. The Beatles should also start to remaster their stuffYou're serious? There were some abandoned (first 8 studio albums only) remasters in 1998, released as mini-LP jackets in Japan, Europe and the U.S. Those featured heavy noise reduction and the artwork left a lot to be desired and thankfully they gave up on them.. however.. In 2001 the whole lot was remastered and released in Japan, though apparently they were done at Abbey Road. These same masters were used in the 2004 mini-LPs (I like to call them card sleeves actually). The analog albums mostly sound really good in that series, while the digital albums suffer from re-EQing which results in a slight loss of midrange. As a complete collection of remasters though, they're pretty decent in my opinion. I personally prefer the 1991 Hollywood versions in many cases. They had a more pleasing sound I think. Perhaps because they weren't so loud. I think the trend of maximizing levels kills dynamic range. Actually the original big Freddie box uses the Hollywood masters for The Great Pretender and Barcelona, untouched except for removing the bonus track from GP. |
| Erin 29.11.2006 15:27 |
bigV wrote: Jim Beach was considering it at some point not too long ago. I know this, because the Admin over at QOL had asked us to suggest songs for a potential Ballads compilation. Thank goodness it hasn't surfaced... yet!I missed seeing that on QOL, but I'm not surprised they would concider releasing a ballads album. And, no..I wasn't serious about SSC...duh..;-) |
| FriedChicken 30.11.2006 01:53 |
I listened Seaside Rendezvous from the Anight at the Opera cd from the 94 remaster series (I think!!) yesterday and I noticed how bad the quality is |
| The Fairy King 30.11.2006 03:52 |
<font color=gold>SMI<font color=1>TTY wrote: Don't forget the crystal clear recording of "Yeah"! It's so clear, you can hear someone sneeze in the other building. I think it's only available on the 3rd edition box set, so we're going to have to wait for the "Yeah- Sneeze Edition" for another 5 years... P.s. I hear they're releasing it as a single...I laughed! xD |
| bigV 30.11.2006 16:19 |
Erin wrote:I digress. Galileo also said that Jim Beach is very keen on using alternate versions of songs on compilation albums. From what I gather it was his idea to use the (unique) edit of "I Want It All" on Rocks. I wouldn't mind a ballads compilation if it featured the German version of "White Queen" or the extended version of "One Year of Love".bigV wrote: Jim Beach was considering it at some point not too long ago. I know this, because the Admin over at QOL had asked us to suggest songs for a potential Ballads compilation. Thank goodness it hasn't surfaced... yet!I missed seeing that on QOL, but I'm not surprised they would concider releasing a ballads album. And, no..I wasn't serious about SSC...duh..;-) V. |
| Benn 01.12.2006 07:37 |
Jim Beach has absolutely no concept of what the wider fan community wants and he cares not a jot either. His sole interest (job) is generating money from the Cash Cow that is the existing Queen catalogue. I would imagine that as soon as the USA Hollywood contract is up for re-negotiation (whenever that may be), we will see yet another rash of album re-masters. We will also see the HD DVD versions of the Greatest Video Hits etc etc. What exciting times we have in store. |
| Benn 01.12.2006 07:37 |
Jim Beach has absolutely no concept of what the wider fan community wants and he cares not a jot either. His sole interest (job) is generating money from the Cash Cow that is the existing Queen catalogue. I would imagine that as soon as the USA Hollywood contract is up for re-negotiation (whenever that may be), we will see yet another rash of album re-masters. We will also see the HD DVD versions of the Greatest Video Hits etc etc. What exciting times we have in store. |