I had no idea this reissue was released this week. I can see I'll be going to the wrecka stow on my lunch break today!

Anyone have this yet? I checked out a review on Amazon that said the sound is so much better it's almost like hearing a new album.

ooh...hadn't even heard about it.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

if the remaster version comes with the little punch-out toy UFO, i might cry.

Anx said:

Anx said:

It does, apparently. I was reading a review about it in Q.

Cloudbuster said:

Anx said:

Less than 6 minutes of bonus material, tho'.

Still, who cares, the album's fab.

Cloudbuster said:

give me fancy enough packaging and i won't even notice i'm being ripped off, seriously.

Ah, it's the limited edition remaster.

"Hard backed book, with a 24 page full colour booklet with rare pictures, memorabilia, liner notes by Jeff Lynne and pop-out, build it yourself ELO space station."

Isn't that from those dudes that did some tunes for that movie all of you are bananas for?

MikeMatronik said:

The Bee Gees?

Cloudbuster said:

That Xanadu movie...

MikeMatronik said:

I knew that.

I'm getting this!!

MikeMatronik said:

yes. i guess 'out of the blue' is my SECOND favorite ELO album.

MikeMatronik said:

look, it's not 20Y.O., but i have simple tastes, okay?

SoulAlive said:

I think I may pick it up tomorrow. I used to play it death as a young teen but I've not heard it for years as it wasn't my album.
One of my faves was Sweet Is The Night. I always thought that should've been a single. It'll be interesting to see what I think of it now.

Anx said:

I rest my case...and because of you will sample some of these ELO stuff and I'll give my opinion!

Anx said:

See?
Out of the blue!

PANDURITO said:

oh GOD

Cloudbuster said:

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that sounds good to me

I preordered from the official site and today I've just received a 30th Anniversary mini-poster but no CDs yet Guess I'll have to wait till Monday




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PANDURITO said:

that's an awkward looking photo if i ever saw one.

but lucky you for getting a poster! i bought the CD at the wrecka stow yesterday. the punch-out UFO was a bit of a disappointment, though it's stil cute. you'll see what i mean.

Anx said:

I haven't checked it can anyone Post the titles of the album. I've been lovin' 'em subconsciously 4 years now, but recently more consciously.

thedribbler said:

here's the tracklist and info via amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Out...F8&s=music

my judgment so far is that the bonus tracks are a little skimpy and unnecessary, and that the punch-out UFO was a little cheesy (it's more for nostalgia and illustration than for actually putting together, but whatever...cute idea), but the album sounds GREAT and it's worth it to spend a couple more bucks for the limited edition "book" version with the extra liner notes and pictures. i've been listening to this all weekend!

Thanks

Cloudbuster said:

I like "Starlight",that should have been a single.

Anx said:

I finally went out and bought this yesterday.I wanted the Limited Edition copy but all they had was the "30th Anniversary Edition" CD It's a remaster,but it doesn't include the book and the make-your-own-UFO thing.

I also picked up the remasters of 'Discovery','Face The Music' and 'A New World Record'.I think these were released in 2001.I've been very slow in completing my ELO collection,but I'm glad I finally did it

A question: are their early albums any good? I saw the remaster of 'El Dorado' and I was wondering if it's worth getting.What about 'On The Third Day' and 'No Answer'?

Anx said:

I noticed that a few people are complaining about the way the CD gets scratched when they try to take it out.Have you had any problems? Apparently,in the Limited Edition version,the CD is at the end of the book and it can get scratched as you try to pull it out.

Oddly enough,when 'Out Of The Blue' was first released back in 1977,the band claimed that the distributor released alot of defective copies! LOL...is history repeating itself?