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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful
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I'm not going to review the five Simon and Garfunkel albums that comprise the core of this set. They all good-to-great, and if you're looking at this set, you probably already know that. The versions that come in this box are the most recent remasters, each with a couple of bonus tracks. They sound fine. The sixth disc, a PAL format, region 0 (plays in any country) DVD of their 1980 Concert for Central Park, is a nice addition, although I have always considered the versions performed during this concert to be too laid back and informed by Paul's interest in jazzier sounds at that time.
In any event, this would be a good deal even without the Concert for Central Park. Consider the concert a free bonus.
As for the packaging: You get a nice custom slip case and all six discs in mini-sleeves (with generic inner sleeves to protect the discs). Be aware that these are low quality mini LP reproductions that appear to have been created from scans of the larger artwork, not from original elements. In other words, these are NOT up to the quality of the Japanese "mini LP" jackets that some of you may be familiar with. They ARE pretty much identical in quality to the mini LP sleeves that appear in the Sony/Columbia/Epic/BMG series of "Original Album Classics" 5 album boxes.
In addition to the mini LP sleeves, you get a cursory book with a few pictures and credits. If there is one real Achilles heal here, it's that. They really should have, at minimum, reproduced the liner notes for the individual albums.
Overall, though, in terms of music and value, this box is a full five stars. The packaging (cheap quality of the repro sleeves and lack of liner notes) dock it one star.
In any event, this would be a good deal even without the Concert for Central Park. Consider the concert a free bonus.
As for the packaging: You get a nice custom slip case and all six discs in mini-sleeves (with generic inner sleeves to protect the discs). Be aware that these are low quality mini LP reproductions that appear to have been created from scans of the larger artwork, not from original elements. In other words, these are NOT up to the quality of the Japanese "mini LP" jackets that some of you may be familiar with. They ARE pretty much identical in quality to the mini LP sleeves that appear in the Sony/Columbia/Epic/BMG series of "Original Album Classics" 5 album boxes.
In addition to the mini LP sleeves, you get a cursory book with a few pictures and credits. If there is one real Achilles heal here, it's that. They really should have, at minimum, reproduced the liner notes for the individual albums.
Overall, though, in terms of music and value, this box is a full five stars. The packaging (cheap quality of the repro sleeves and lack of liner notes) dock it one star.
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
All five studio albums on CD (complete with recreated original LP artwork) and the legendary Central Park show on DVD. For £15?? Do yourself a favour and buy this today!
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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I got this today and it's like Christmas came early. This collection perfectly illustrates the art of the singer-songwriter; The music is innovative yet accessible while the lyrics are often simultaneously pertinent, poignant, and witty. Paul Simon has the craft and the intelligence to make you laugh and cry at the same time. Each song is illuminated by Simon's instrumental virtuosity and the sublime, and complimentary, singing of Art Garfunkel. Go on, treat yourself - you'll never regret it.
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super value
The quantity and quality of great music in this set is just so great value. Everyone who was around in the 60s and 70s should have this even if it duplicates some earlier... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ianw099
The Collection/Simon & Garfunkel
This is a replcement for discs misplaced and lost thru passage of time.
For me an invaluble addition especialy the video edition of the Concert in Central park. Read more
For me an invaluble addition especialy the video edition of the Concert in Central park. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. S. M. Shaw
What can you say....
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Published 4 months ago by Chalde
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Published 5 months ago by MOURINHO
The sound of my childhood.......
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Published 6 months ago by mandynolan
Well worth having
Even though I have some of the albums/DVD in this collection, it is still great to have them in a nice compact box. Well worth the money.
Published 10 months ago by Sheryl M Mackie
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Published 10 months ago by L. Tannette
Outstanding....
I have to admit being delighted when I received this box set, I liked the replica LP sleeves (even though they are somewhat difficult to read) and yes, the booklet could have been... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Martin the Harrier
A very good buy
I was looking to buy the CD Bridge over troubled water, my Daughter also started looking for me and found the "Collection"it was such good value I decided to buy it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by loopy
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