Be-Bop Deluxe in surround! (“Drastic Plastic” out in 2021!)

[rusinurbe]

I don't think this has been shared here, but preordering this release direct from Cherry Red will get you a free postcard signed by Bill Nelson himself!
https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/be-bop-deluxe-modern-music-4cd-1dvd-deluxe-boxset-edition/

Yes they are reliable in terms of getting stuff, but dont expect the packaging to be great, usually just a jiffy bag.

Caviet Emptor

 

[user 1679]

I just pre-ordered Modern Music from Deep Discount. With the 15% coupon (TRICKRTREAT15) it came out to $52.34 - seemed like the best deal I could find right now.

 

[Juggsnelson]

I just pre-ordered Modern Music from Deep Discount. With the 15% coupon (TRICKRTREAT15) it came out to $52.34 - seemed like the best deal I could find right now.

You also get 3 percent cash back of you order at Deep Discount through the Rakuten app. It is free to use.

 

[user 1679]

You also get 3 percent cash back of you order at Deep Discount through the Rakuten app. It is free to use.

Yup, always do that too! All adds up.

 

[DennisMabry]

Import CD's $49.19. With shipping $52.18.

https://www.importcds.com/modern-music-deluxe-edition/5013929479807

 

[martin russell]

I'm not familiar with Steven Tayler ....... enlighten me

Steven Tayler has been an engineering icon to me since the 80s - his work with Rupert Hine on albums by The Fixx, Rush etc was notable, influential and superb. He started out at Trident Studios in the 70s and worked on a bunch of my favourite albums from that era, including UK's first album. He has his own album, Ostinato, which he self-released several years ago and is a lovely listen. Haven't heard anything he's done in 5.1 so don't have an opinion on that yet...

Excited that the Bebop Deluxe stuff is getting its 'posterity version' done (and also have to confess that I'm slightly jealous as Sunburst Finish and Modern Music - a personal favourite, particularly the Modern Music Suite on side 2 - are albums I'd have loved to have had the opportunity to re-make myself. One less classic album on my 'dare to dream' wishlist).

Anyway, I just wanted to put in a positive word for ST. Not a fan of the mixer-bashing that sometimes happens here...having had the privilege of working with James Guthrie I didn't and still don't like him being rubbished when anything Pink Floyd-related comes up. He does what feels appropriate to him with phenomenal attention to detail and a tireless work ethic. There is no 'right and wrong' when it comes to this stuff (apart from when there's a technical faux pas). At the end of the day it's about presenting an artist's music with an aesthetically pleasing picture-frame. Sometimes this happens with a synchronicity that makes for a transcendent experience. And yet there will inevitably be people who don't hear it in that way.

 

[rtbluray]

It's pack shot time!
Isn't it a beauty?

 

[SHB]

It’s a beaut, alright! I sure hope there isn’t any delays with this mighty fine release. I’m really looking forward to this. Boy Howdy!

 

[4-earredwonder]

Just placed my pre~order with Deep Discount for MODERN LOVE taking advantage of their 10% off sale. Approximately $52 + tax with free shipping. https://www.deepdiscount.com/modern-music-deluxe-edition/5013929479807

BTW, their 10% sale ends tomorrow at noon: coupon code MISTLETOE!

A GREAT companion to Sunburst Finish and Futurama!

 

[jaypfunk]

Not familiar with this album. Just didn't pick it up back in the day. Is it as good as Futurama and Sunburst Finish?

Good? Yes. As good as Futurama and Sunburst Finish? NO FUCKING WAY!!

 

[knifeman]

Not familiar with this album. Just didn't pick it up back in the day. Is it as good as Futurama and Sunburst Finish?

I loved it back in '76 and still do, especially the Modern Music suite. This and Sunburst Finish are the ones I always go back to. Can't wait to hear it in surround!!

 

[edisonbaggins]

Really enjoyed Sunburst Finish today!

 

[user 1679]

Really enjoyed Sunburst Finish today!

Yup, for me though, Drastic Plastic is their high, and Bill saw that it was as far as the band could go at the time - Drastic Plastic to me has more in common with the Red Noise album, a very strong hint of where he wanted to go and the current BBD band was not the right vehicle to get there

 

[jaypfunk]

Drastic Plastic better than SF or Futurama? Hell no!!

 

[jaypfunk]

Any new Deep Discount codes yet?

 

[4-earredwonder]

Any new Deep Discount codes yet?

 

[jaypfunk]

Yup, for me though, Drastic Plastic is their high, and Bill saw that it was as far as the band could go at the time - Drastic Plastic to me has more in common with the Red Noise album, a very strong hint of where he wanted to go and the current BBD band was not the right vehicle to get there

DP was the 6th BBD album. NO WAY it was their high point and if anything it's more of a Bill Nelson solo record because of it's synthpop and new wave sound which is the direction he eventially went in.

 

[user 1679]

DP was the 6th BBD album. NO WAY it was their high point and if anything it's more of a Bill Nelson solo record because of it's synthpop and new wave sound which is the direction he eventially went in.

Okay, not a high mark for YOU. As I said, it was their high point for ME.

The album most certainly through a loop to the long-time BBD fans (I came in around Sunburst Finish) and a lot of them didn't like the change in style. I did, just made sense to me, I thought he'd taken the older approach just about as far as he could and that the Air Age live set brought that era to a logical conclusion.

 

[user 1679]

(edit - dbl post...looked like it timed-out and didn't take?)

 

[The Rang]

I’m with doppelbock, DP was my first BBD album and remains my favourite, though haven’t heard MM so I suppose that could change