Review by Phil

"Wedding Album" is still odd fifty years later. Great disc to chuck on if you want to clear the house of your dinner guests. Good packaging though. * Please note that there are NO bonus tracks on this release, it's just the bog standard two track edition.

This is how an Anniversary release of an important moment in music history should be done! First up, "Born In The U.S.A." just kills my U.S pressing of the title just fantastic all round (I put that down to not only the BSCD2 spec but also the extra care Japan seems to take in all they do) and to have the bonus three discs of his tour around that time just puts everything into perspective even more. Furthermore, getting the 7" packing treatment with all the goodies is awesome. I have quite a few of these 7" releases (Pink Floyd, Santana and Lady Gaga to name a few) and I now actively seek them out wherever possible. Maybe CDJapan could get their hands on more releases and have a dedicated page devoted to them (The Lion King soundtrack is available). They are worth every single cent. Cheers.

A great introduction to one of the most popular groups of the Seventies. You not only get a great overview of their music, but you also get the added benefit of watching them in action on the included DVD. Well worth it.

I bought the 'Laughing Man Tool Box' as a gift for my nephew (who's on the Autism Spectrum) as he's a huge fan of the "Ghost In The Shell" series. He has in fact taken 3 years to learn Japanese so that he could further enjoy the nuances of the original dialogue and read the books plus it's very handy when he travels to Japan (twice so far). A very much appreciated item it has taken pride of place amongst his other 'Ghost' ephemera. Thank you.

I really liked how this album sounded drumless and it is a great companion to the original disk. But in the end casual listeners will not be impressed. For Daft Punk fans only.

An excellent double disc set of such a great album. The second disc is a great overview of just how Daft Punk worked. Well worth the money.

One of the best box sets of the last few years the ABBA collection covers everything you need for your time slip back to the seventies. Indispensable.

What a surprise this Album has turned out to be. I'm always curious as to how songs can be interpretated by others and here are several very fine examples of just that. Gabrielle Alplin nails "Dancing In The Dark" beautifully, Matt Cardle "The Power Of Love" a heartfelt rendering of the FGTH classic, Simple Minds "Brothers In Arms" would not be out of place in their live sets and Trevor Horns Instrumentals would certainly find a place in the Proms. Nice.

A great overview of what the Eagles did best. Great songwriting, impeccable harmonies and fantastic performances from all concerned. But is it an actual "Live" recording? That is still up for debate what with all the overdubs throughout. In the end though who cares? It's the Eagles and their music is all that matters. Great stuff.

A great and yet hugely under-rated album from these three great artists. On the CD side the recording is a knockout but, when it comes to the SACD content... Well, what can you say? Brilliant! Superb stuff in a great 7" package.

I already have this album as the regular issue and the U.S special edition release. Both are good but yet again Japan proves that with a little more attention to detail you can have something very special. The CD side is fantastic showcasing Billy Joel's expertise as a singer and songwriter but when you go SACD well, there is a warmth that pulls you further into his world, you are there right in front with your glass of tonic and gin wrapped in the music that speaks through the ages. You can even hear the actions of the piano as he plays away. What else is there to say? Beautiful.

A very nice introduction for anyone looking to dip their toes into the wonderful world of Nat King Cole. If it wasn't for him so many artists that came after just wouldn't be around.

A long out of print score (along with Mike's Murder) by the great Joe Jackson. Luckily for us that it has been re-issued in Japan at a special price. Thanks.

One of my all-time favourite soundtracks. I already have a U.S mastered issue of the disc but this Japanese release leaves it in the dust. It has a better bottom end and doesn't seem so toppy unlike the U.S release. Pat Metheny is in top form and David Bowies track "This Is Not America"... Still a knockout today as it was back on it's original release. Great stuff.

A long out of print score (along with Tucker) by the great Joe Jackson. Luckily for us that it has been re-issued in Japan at a special price. Thanks.

Bill Conti is in top form on his era defining score. This Japanese release doesn't have any of the shrillness that the U.S edition has, there is better bottom end and the top is crisp and clear proving yet again that all it takes is that little bit of extra time that goes into Japanese pressed discs. Excellent

A welcome return by the piano maestro Billy Joel. It's been a very long time between drinks by the wait has been worth it. Welcome back Billy.

A great overview of Donna Summers catalogue and with a DVD of the Disco Diva in action. Excellent stuff.

Tangerine Dream again proves why they are masters at their game. Fantastic score to a very under rated movie. Essential.

A truly fantastic soundtrack to Ken Russell's incredibly bonkers film of the same name with Roger Daltrey.