- Audio CD (8 May 2000)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Label: Columbia
- ASIN: B0000277CR
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,744 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Eve of The War | |||
| 2. Horsell Comon and the Heat Ray | |||
| 3. The Artilleryman and the Fighting Machine | |||
| 4. Forever Autumn | |||
| 5. Thunder Child | |||
| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Red Weed (part 1) | |||
| 2. The Spirit of Man | |||
| 3. The Red Weed (part 2) | |||
| 4. Brave New World | |||
| 5. Dead London | |||
| 6. Epilogue (part 1) | |||
| 7. Epilogue (part 2) (NASA) | |||
| 8. The Spirit of Man (Dubulladub) | |||
| 9. Forever Autumn - Remix'96 | |||
| 10. Forever Autumn (Dark Autumn Dub) | |||
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can you say about this album? A classic? A piece of musical history? An awesome achievemnt? My view is simple - one of the best albums I have ever heard. I wore out two vinyl versions and I am now on my third CD and I still love it. Burton's rich voice opens the album with shiver that runs through the entire work. The composition and execution is flawless and why this has never been made into a stage show is beyond me. This is my all time favourite escapist album. It only takes the opening chords to drive my wife from the room ("How can you possible listen to that album again" - is the usual comment as she leaves)and lift me out of the humdrum of everyday life If you don't have this album - buy it. It will reward you for years to come and then some.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have listened to this album since '78 (I was 4) and never got bored. Of course the classic h.g.wells story is brilliant, but the atmosphere, the melodies, and the sheer FUNK of the music can't be beaten. The only album I can think of with 'rock' arrangements this good is sgt pepper. Every instrument (and there's a whole load of them) sounds superb and each plays it's part making up a unique sound.
As a child this album got me into space, science, drawing, music science fiction and fantasy, you name it. I'm a musician now and it probably all started with War of the Worlds...
As a child this album got me into space, science, drawing, music science fiction and fantasy, you name it. I'm a musician now and it probably all started with War of the Worlds...
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a child of 6 or 7 years old, this CD was a favourite Sunday afternoon retreat whilst my parents cleaned around in front of me, unaware of their fate. The Aliens were coming! Listening to it on headphones is a must as the sounds travel from one ear, through your head and into the other ear, if not sometimes floating around inside your head for a few seconds before disappearing. The repeatative tune is regognizable whenever you hear it and is a constant reminder of the opening sequence and what the whole the story is about. Although that cant be forgoten that easily. If you are not sure of buying this CD, don't be, but if you are find a friend or someone who owns a copy, be by yourself with a set of headphones on and start playing the first CD. From this point on you will begin to want to own it sp you can play it whenever yoou feel the need.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great album, a timeless classic!
I used to listen to this album in my teens when my brother had an 8 track version!
It brings back lots of great memories and I would recommend it to anyone.
It brings back lots of great memories and I would recommend it to anyone.
Published 20 months ago by val_b
Simply the best!
Uuuuuuulaaaaaaaa! 0_0 I simply LOVE the storyline and the music-an interesting combination of orchestral instruments and rock; with all that electrical music, too. Wonderful! Read more
Published on 28 April 2002
An excellent re-working of a classic album
From the outset when Richard Burtons classic voice says "No one would of believed..." You are taken on a classic melodic journey through Jeff Waynes musical... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2000 by starcruiser7@aol.com
A classic album.
What can i say, War of the Worlds has to be one of the best albums ever, it was ahead of its time back in the 70's and its still as good today as its ever been. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2000
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