Im getting lazy in my old age and am actually starting to go 33 over 45 just so I can spend another few minutes sitting on my arse and not having to get up and flip another record, dick about getting things in and out of sleeves and wash an extra 2 to 4 sides.
Hahaha I used to try to avoid 45s but the few that I have sound so incredible that I can't help myself when I have the opportunity. But the AP 45s are like $90+ up here so it's a bit of a tough sell to fork that our when this one already sounds so incredible.
I don’t any of the albums in the Boxset apart from Takin’ Off and Head Hunters.
Yeah, if it was free shipping, I probably would’ve gone for it too!
Thank you! I’m a little bit bummed because I was super excited but it’s no big deal!
Yeah, and I just played my copy not long ago and was really impressed! I still am going to buy the 45RPM pressing when it comes back in stock at Acoustic Sounds! I wish Analogue Productions did more Herbie Hancock titles, especially the fusion era! Getting an AP pressing of Secrets, Sunlight or Thrust would be awesome!
I want someone to cuddle me now because I’m sad that this Herbie Hancock doesn’t meet my expectations...
I want someone to cuddle me now because I’m sad that this Herbie Hancock doesn’t meet my expectations...
I honestly thought it was going to be pressed at QRP, mastered by Kevin Gray, just like the Blue Note Anthology Boxset! I was prepared to be like “Yaaaaas, 8 Classics Herbie Hancock ROTM’s in a Boxset! So happy!”
It’s ok though but this is the first time I think I’ve been so hyped for something, only to be so disappointed, especially when it’s a Boxset!
On the flip side, the Sadé Boxset will be an absolute treat to spin! I’m looking very forward to spinning that one when it comes!
OMG YESSSS! I forgot about the record cleaning machine and Rega Exact MM cartridge I wanted to buy!!! I’m totally going to buy one of them soon! I think I’m going to actually get the Pro-Ject Record Cleaning Machine! Only thing is that it’s expensive at AUD$899! I’m gonna buy it very soon though as I barely clean my records - and I’ve got so many audiophile pressings too! So happy now!Cuddle you?! Shouldn't you be happy?!
I would understand being upset about not being able to get something that DOES exist.
But...not spending money on something that DOESN'T even exist (i.e. the box you thought it would be) - you should be thrilled. Money for other things like equipment instead of records, other records, a date night, yummy food, savings!
It sounds to me like you won the day! Also....
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This Boxset doesn’t suck in my opinion! It’s a great Boxset with nice selections! The selections just didn’t impress me; I was underwhelmed by them because of my music taste! I’m sure the albums in the Boxset will actually sound magnificent and that many Herbie Hancock fans will really enjoy this one! I’m still just a little bit put off by the albums getting pressed at GZ, even though I know these will sound great!!
Nah, I’m not purchasing the Boxset! Baby Monster isn’t buying the Boxset for good! I’m still quietly hoping that I can grab Future Shock and Maiden Voyage by themselves for a great price; a bit how like Vinceron is selling some of the titles from the Motown Anthology Boxset on their own for good prices!
I've been doing some more tallying (bit of a mental block on the paper I'm writing so it's a nice distraction). For me Taking Off, Maiden Voyage, Headhunters, The River (which is actually my favourite in the box - Herbie/ Norah combos rule) are pretty much the albums I know and I can pick them up in various forms for about £220. That makes the Future Shock, VSOP, 1+1, The Piano and live about £10 an album.Nah, I’m not purchasing the Boxset! Baby Monster isn’t buying the Boxset for good! I’m still quietly hoping that I can grab Future Shock and Maiden Voyage by themselves for a great price; a bit how like Vinceron is selling some of the titles from the Motown Anthology Boxset on their own for good prices! ☺
Live Under The Sky is from VSOP
I also doubt that he had free reign over every album BUT I stand by my points that these are in-line with the albums he mentioned as having a special significance in his autobiography. The only ones that I am not familiar with are the 1+1, which makes total sense considering its a joint album with Shorter, and The Piano, which is his best selling records in Japan, a country he mentions as being one of his biggest fan bases.
I streamed it last night (youtube so not the greatest quality) and I also love it, Sonrisa especially is just stunning! Herbie originally trained as a classical musician and I hear strong hints of that training tied in there.