Back in Black Album

Back in Black Album

Track Listings

1. Mind Mechanic

2. Past and Future

3. Tricca Treat

4. Flowing

5. Note Storm

6. Back on Black

7. Straight Out

8. Chilla

9. Outro

Tracks:

Hells Bells
Shoot To Thrill
What Do You Do For Money Honey
Givin The Dog A Bone
Let Me Put My Love Into You
Back In Black
You Shook Me All Night Long
Have A Drink On Me
Shake A Leg
Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

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Most critics complain Back in Black, the album AC/DC recorded after the death of their original lead screamer Bon Scott, is ridiculously juvenile, obvious, snickering, bludgeoning, derivative, single-minded about sex and booze, a big cartoon. All true, of course, and--on rock 'n' ragers like "What Do You Do For Money Honey," "You Shook Me All Night Long," and the title track--all great. As Scott's replacement Brian Johnson reminds us, loud and crunchy, no-holds-barred "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it makes good, good sense." Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back in Black. --David Cantwell

Album Description

AC/DC's 1980 album digitally remastered and reissued in a special digipak plus a 16 page full color booklet containing all original album art, many unpublished photos, classic memorabilia and new 2003 liner notes. Epic.

Customer Reviews:

Dollars and (common) cents........2007-07-20

I'm going to rate this CD based on a $1 per song cost to total cost for the entire CD (Apple and Rhapsody charge $1 per song). Unfortunately, iTunes doesn't carry any AC/DC songs at the moment.
This CD is perfectly priced. 10 great songs for $10. If you don't already own the CD, the popular songs you'll know are Hells Bells, Back In Black and You Shook Me All Night Long. If you like them, then the rest of the songs on this CD won't take long to grow on you. Especially, Let Me Put My Love Into You. I promise that this CD will not disappoint.
This is one of my three favorite Hard Rock/Heavy Metal albums from the early 1980's. The other two are Judas Priest's "Screaming For Vengeance" and Def Leppard's "Pyromania".
Hope this helps.
Darium

Simply put, THIS is rock and roll!.......2007-07-11

I can't really think of anything too specific to say about "Back in Black". One day, I bought the album, listened to it and had one of the biggest musical joyrides I can recall! Critics may despise AC/DC, but that's no reason to neglect this album! In fact, this qualifies not only as being one of the biggest-selling rock albums of all time, but one of the greatest. That being said, "Back in Black" is probably the first album people will think about whenever AC/DC is mentioned, and while they have a great selection in their catalogue, this is, no doubt, their finest hour.
From the guitar crunch of the Young brothers, from Malcolm's rock-solid rhythm playing to Angus's legendary riffs, licks and solos, this no doubt qualifies as a great guitar album. Then comes in the rhythm section of Cliff Williams on bass and Phil Rudd on drums, and while Phil Rudd may not have the same chops as John Bonham, Phil still makes his drums sound larger than life, which makes for a great cornerstone of the AC/DC groove. And then...Brian Johnson. Who would have thought after such a great lead singer as Bon Scott passed away, Brian Johnson would be able to fill in his role, and fill it in greatly, as well. His voice may take some getting used to, but he definitely sounds best on this album.
In addition, the remastering is excellent. The volume is up and there's no static or unneccesary noise that ruins the sound. After all, there's nothing as disappointing as hearing a great song like it was recorded a mile away! Anyway, this album is just flat-out excellent for those who dig such a sound. Ten songs at a little over forty minutes, and a cross between a hard-rock crunch and an old-school groove for each song, AC/DC did just about everything they could right on this album.
As a summary, this album will make you forget your problems, imagine these guys on stage at night in a big, sold-out arena, playing these rockers loudly and proudly, and, of course, prove to be a testament of time and rock and roll. And remember, take no pressure from the critics. Be your own person! Rock out and feel good about it! And remember, "rock and roll ain't noise pollution...it just makes good, good sense!" Peace!

One of the best CDs ever...REMASTERED.......2007-06-27

I owned an original copy of Back in Black and played it constantly. It's an ideal CD for road trips and just incredible rock from beginning to end. I didn't think anything could possibly improve it until I heard the remastered version. Suddenly the bass comes out more, the drums are even more in your face, the vocals are clearer, it just ROCKS even more. There are plenty of bad remasters out there of various classic albums, but thankfully, this is not one of them.

The rebirth of AC/DC .......2007-05-16

Hands down the best AC/DC CD. This is the cream of the crop, and it doesn't get any better than this. To this day, each song rocks loud and hard, and vocalist Brian Johnson was never better. A must for any hard rock collection, your ears will be bleeding.

It does'nt get much Better than this!!.......2007-05-11

Of course, In my humble opinion, this album is in my Top Ten of all-time. It rocks, it's bluesy,crushing, sneering and has that "I'm badder than you attitude." And it's just a lot of FUN. Really, what more could you want in a Rock album? Get your hands on this bad boy!!!

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This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!
AC/DC has never made a better CD than this.
One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll
A good starter for the 80s
Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!

Back in Black
AC/DC , and DC
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Hells Bells
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What Do You Do For Money Honey
Given The Dog A Bone
Let Me Put My Love Into You
Back In Black
You Shook Me All Night Long
Have A Drink On Me
Shake A Leg
Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

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Album Description

AC/DC's 1980 album remastered and reissued in a special digipak. 2000 release

Customer Reviews:

This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!.......2007-06-25

Yes,this ROCK 'N ROLL AIN'T NOISE POLLUTION. That track is on many playlists of classic rock radio stations along with the title track,HELLS BELLS,GIVEN THE DOG A BONE and YOU SHOOK ME ALL NIGHT LONG. Fans who own this 1980 release also own DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP,FLICK OF THE SWITCH,FLY ON THE WALL and THE RAZOR'S EDGE. Awesome album!

AC/DC has never made a better CD than this........2007-05-17

Absolute best and absolute must-have AC/DC CD ever made.

If you are going to get 1 AC/DC in your life, make absolutely sure to get "Back in Black".

1 and only manitory AC/DC to get.

One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll.......2007-05-16

For those who don't know, this is not only a great album but it's also the important album that demonstrated AC/DC had a future after Bon Scott. This album is not only critical for fans of AC/DC, but those of rock n roll period.

A good starter for the 80s.......2007-05-06

Filled with raw agression and true rock 'n' roll spirit, Back in Black is an awesome starting album for the 80s and arguably the finest of the decade. The suspenseful, ominous chimes of "Hells Bells" introduce the album to the rock scenery just as AC/DC would do. "Shoot to Thrill" is also an instant hard-rocker, with great riffs and well thought out vocals. The heavy metal opening riffs of "Givin' the Dog a Bone" cautiously prepare you for the latter song "Let Me Put My Love into You," one of the album's letdowns. This, however, is completely contrary to some of the other songs, such as the instant hit "Back in Black," which is literally one of the best songs I've ever heard. It has awesome and ideal licks for any song of its genre, and one of the best guitar solos ever. Its successor, "You Shook Me All Night Long," also has nice riffs, and good lyrics/vocals to boot. The Hendrix-like guitar solo for "Shake a Leg" makes you want to jump and start headbanging straight away; as does the rest of the song. The album leaves you with "Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution," which all hard rock fans should be singing in defense against today's rap listeners. Back in Black is a great album that you should buy whenever you get the chance, but songs like "What Do You Do for Money, Honey?" and "Let Me Put My Love into You" can be hard to listen to. Overall a great album from AC/DC that could give vocalists like Freddie Mercury and guitarists like Jimi Hendrix a run for their money. If you don't have this album you should definately add it to your collection.

Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!.......2007-04-22

Whenever I'm in a down mood and I want to just blow that downer mood away, I turn to AC-DC's "Back In Black". The simplest of song lyrics, with hard-driving beats and hard-driving guitar work and hard-driving drums, this is the thunderstorm of rock weather. It separates itself from the usual hard-rock by having very catchy melodies and surprisingly crafted studio engineering quality. Its purpose: to have some really loud, raucous fun. What is ISN'T: if you're looking to have your nose really rubbed in some genuinely dirty twisted nastiness, you won't get that with this disc. It also has no quiet nuance; no lilting, breathless, barely audible poetry; no gentle ethereal transcendental softness. But It Really Rocks. Women, Alcohol, Rock. Great Simple Fun.

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection

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Three great albums, one great price
THE 2, I MEAN THE 3 BEST SCORPIONS ALBUMS EVER

In Trance/Virgin Killer: The Back to Black Collection
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Album Description

2007 double CD set featuring two of their classic early albums, digitally remastered and expanded with bonus tracks, both housed in an attractive box that also includes a poster. Both of these albums are considered absolutely essential purchases for Scorpions and Hard Rock fans in general. In Trance, originally released in 1975, features three bonus tracks: 'Speedy's Coming', 'They Need A Million' and Drifting Sun'. Virgin Killer, which hit the shelves in 1976, features four bonus tracks: 'Fly People Fly', 'This Is My Song', 'Far Away' and 'Fly To The Rainbow'. Axe Killer. 2007.

Album Details

Two CD Box Set which Includes Seven Bonus Tracks and a Poster.

Customer Reviews:

Three great albums, one great price.......2007-05-24

This set contains all the material from Fly to the Rainbow, In Trance, and Virgin Killer! I had been waiting for remastered versions of these albums to be released in the US, as they did with Lonesome Crow, Taken By Force, and Tokyo Tapes. Since that hasn't happened, this is your best alternative.

The standard warning on 70's era Scorpions music applies here. This isn't the Scorpion's everyone knows and loves from the 1980's. Their sound was very different during the 1970's due to Ulrich Roth's influence. His songs are more jazzy/psychedelic and his singing is very different than Klaus Meine's, or anyone else you've ever heard. Someone exploring 1970's era Scorpions for the first time may want to start with Taken By Force or the excellent live album Tokyo Tapes as the price is much lower and both albums are a good representation of the band's sound during this time. For everyone else familiar with the Scorpions of the 1970's, buy this set! You won't be disappointed. Where else can you get three great import albums for under $40?

THE 2, I MEAN THE 3 BEST SCORPIONS ALBUMS EVER.......2007-05-16

these are truly the best scorpions albums ever... In Trance and Virgin Killer. Very well digitally mastered and complete with liner notes and photos but the best is... The 7 bonus tracks are actually all 7 tracks from the second album Fly to the Rainbow. Digitally mastered. So you actually get 3 albums at a very good price. Since these were the only 3 albums left unmastered now you can have all the catalogue remastered and sounding good...

Average customer rating:

This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!
AC/DC has never made a better CD than this.
One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll
A good starter for the 80s
Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!

Back in Black
AC , and DC
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Hells Bells
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Let Me Put My Love into You
Back in Black
You Shook Me All Night Long
Have a Drink on Me
Shake a Leg
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

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Album Description

AC/DC's 1980 album remastered and reissued in a special digipak. 2000 release

Customer Reviews:

This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!.......2007-06-25

AC/DC has never made a better CD than this........2007-05-17

Absolute best and absolute must-have AC/DC CD ever made.

If you are going to get 1 AC/DC in your life, make absolutely sure to get "Back in Black".

1 and only manitory AC/DC to get.

One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll.......2007-05-16

A good starter for the 80s.......2007-05-06

Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!.......2007-04-22

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The penultimate collection ...
Muisic of the Spheres
The Ulllllltimate Sci-Fi Music Collection
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The Science Fiction Album
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Tracks:

2001: A Space Odyssey
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Sound Effect - The Nostromo
Alien
A.I.
Armageddon
Sound Effect - Apollo 13 Lift-off
Apollo 13
Back To The Future
Battle Beyond The Stars
Battlestar Galactica
The Black Hole
Contact
Capricorn One
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
The Day The Earth Stood Still
Dune

Tracks:

Galaxy Quest
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Enemy Mine
Ghostbusters
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Independence Day
E.T.
Judge Dredd
The Last Starfighter
Lifeforce
Sound Effect - Crash Landing
Lost In Space
Mars Attacks
The Matrix
Predator
The Right Stuff

Tracks:

Moonraker
Robocop
Silent Running
Sound Effect - Alien Organism
Species
Stargate
Starship Troopers
Starman
Star Trek - TV Theme
Star Trek: The Motion Picture End Title
Klingon Attack
Sound Effect - Warp Drive
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Generations
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

Tracks:

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Sound Effect - Transporter Crew
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Theme
Star Trek First Contact
Star Wars
The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
Sound Effect - Battle Stations
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace - The Flag Parade
Anakin's Theme
The Adventures of Jar Jar
Duel of the Fates
The Time Machine
Things to Come
The Thing From Another World
War of the Worlds
When Worlds Collide
Total Recall
You Only Live Twice
Superman

Customer Reviews:

The penultimate collection ..........2006-12-07

Generally I agree with Strategos in his ecstatic Spotlight Review above. It is a joy to here some of the most memorable themes and cues from some of the most memorable science fiction and fantasy movies (re)recorded in great sound and in lavish (re)orchestrations, played by renowned classical orchestras, namely the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia Orchestra, no less.

I have always had a weak spot for (good, or maybe even intelligent) science fiction/fantasy and film music, especially its way of evoking mystery, grandure and wide open spaces. Call it a weakness if you want. But it was maybe really kick started off, for as far as I can remember, with Star Trek. But especially Star Trek II, III and IV - essentially a trilogy - because of their very romantic but very warm, human core, set on the broadest canvasses of unlimited and mysterious outer space. But then there was the music for adding that essential extra dimension of emotion and atmosphere. I am happy that much of the music on this album is from the Star Trek series and films, often equaling or sometimes even outclassing the original recordings.

This kind of music (for the movies) should be seen as an art on its own rights with its own merits and qualities. As such, the musical sequences on these CD's are a beautifully played cross section of some of the most evoking orchestral music for science fiction/fantasy film ever created. And I very much like the nicely blended, wide and deep orchestral soundpicture with enough reverberation to evoke a sense of wide open spaces.
I am quite thrilled by tracks like the evocative music from Dune, truly transporting one to the vastly sands of Arrakis (the music is wonderful, but to my great regret I think the movie itself is a flawed masterpiece at best, alas.). And then there is the very different, goofy music for Ghostbusters (memories of childhood), the spoofy but electrifying music from Mars Attacks (lovingly parodist music, this, with not a little touch of irony) and the happily adventurous, forward driving Theme from Galaxy Quest ('Never give up, never surrender!'), now also used for the internet-based fan-series Star Trek: The Hidden Frontier. On the other side of the spectrum we have the atmospheric music for Enemy Mine (an underestimated 'little' movie), the Theme from The Right Stuff (actually science FACT, not fiction, this film, just like Apollo 13, of course), the eerily attractive music for Species, the original End Title for Alien (not used in the theatrical version of the movie, where it was replaced by music from howard Hanson's Second Symphony), the exquisitely exotic music for Stargate, the sweet and warmly sympathetic, beautifully re-orchestrated, theme for Starman, the title cue for Star Trek: TOS (much more melodiously played than the original! If only a series nowadays could continue to be as thought provoking and as original as Star Trek was during its launch, fourty years ago ...) and a truly overpowering End Titles Suite from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. I especially like the thrillingly grandiloquent rendition here of the music for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. And how nice it is to hear the (thematic) similarities between James Horner's music for The Wrath of Khan, his great break-through as a film music composer, and his (two years) earlier music for Battle Beyond the Stars (which did indeed help him earn the job for writing the music for Star Trek II) ...

But on the 'down side', if one is looking for - for example - the gorgeously expansively played End Titles from Cocoon, it is not included here: one has to acquire the album that 'kicked it all off', so to say, namely 'Space and Beyond', also on Silva Screen. I was very pleased also with the inclusion on that album of some of the music from the series Star Trek: The Next Generation, namely where one of the characters, Tasha Yar, in one of the episodes (Skin of Evil) is saying goodbye to her crewmmates: sweetly sentimental and simple music which I have always wanted to own on CD. I guess that a few cues from the other two sequals ('Alien Invasion: Space and Beyond II' and 'Space3: Beyond the Final Frontier') didn't make it onto this 4 CD collection-album as well, but I guess that it would be the 'better part of the bargain' to opt to buy this 'The Science Fiction Album' instead of buying all three albums separately. Well, of course it is for yourself to ultimately decide what you really want ;-)

If I were to nitpick (which is not easy with such a marvellous project as this one), then I would say that while all music is performed with magnificent grandure and with style, some of it is not performed as crisply and as technically 'on the spot' as some of the original recordings: ensemble is a little slack and the playing somewhat stilted sometimes, losing some of the edge and the originality of the writing. ET and Star Wars spring to mind, but then the soundtracks for Star Wars are traditionally recorded with the magnificent London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by maestro John Williams himself, and these superior recordings (especially the ones for Episode I, II and III) can't really be bettered, IMHO. Likewise for the music from Star Trek: The Motion Picture, I believe that in the end one really has to resort to the ultimate reference, namely the original recording (which is true in many other instances of 'original recordings'), and then the 20th anniversay colector's edition of this soundtrack on Columbia/Legacy (truly unmissable, this veritable classic of sci-fi/film music soundtracks!).

But all in all this 4CD-collection amounts to probably being the penultimate high quality sci-fi music album collection (I certainly know of no other project that comes as close quality as well as quantity wise), with some of the most memorable musical moments from classic to modern sci-fi/fantasy film captured in lavish orchestrations.
Collection-wise: five *stars*. Playing: generally four *stars*, sometimes more. The recording quality: five *stars*. The music (qualified on its own merits as film music) and its (re)orchestrations: generally five *stars*. In the end this is all highly recommended, and certainly not to be missed by science fiction and fantasy film music fans. Klaatu barada nikto.

Muisic of the Spheres.......2006-11-06

You wonderful four disk collection of SF music. It startsa up the the grand master of SF music, 2001: A space Odyssey all the way to Superman. This is all American SF music and several themes I would have liked to have included are not there. All in all though, a collection you will enjoy.

The Ulllllltimate Sci-Fi Music Collection.......2005-10-23

If one person gives great gifts, it's the illustrious Codemaster Talon. I've received a fair number of gifts in my lifetime, but so far, my older sister's take the cake. Take this one for instance. I'm real big on orchestral music, to the point where I listen to them more than any other kind of music. I've got orchestral versions of video game themes, orchestral soundtracks to truck-loads of anime shows (Big O, Escaflowne, and Giant Robo are incredible), and could probably spend the rest of my life just trying to study the nuances of all the classical music I've got. Being such a huge fan of orchestral music, I also have come to believe that orchestra music produced for movies and television is the new classical music (or as someone once said, Mozart would be making music for movies if he were alive today). Being a huge sci-fi fan, that kind of music has always been particularly near and dear to my heart. But were I to buy each and every soundtrack for every sci-fi I liked it would cost quite a bundle, and would include a lot of sub-par music along with the grandiose and fantastic main and memorable themes. That's where this beauty comes in.

The moment I ripped off the shrink-wrap and popped it into my cd player was a moment of great trepidation. Believe me when I tell that I've seen my fair share of sub-par orchestral recording in my lifetime. Very often they are in those big super-packs of music, and suffer from poor direction, improper mastering, and sometime even pathetic orchestration (or worse yet have something sounding like a cheap synthesizer and a kazoo in place of a full orchestra). I needn't have worried though. This sucker is fantastic.

Many people who are not audiophiles will probably miss the point of this cd collection. It is not the original versions of the pieces. It is re-orchestrations, mostly by the phenomenal Prague Symphony Orchestra. Many of these themes didn't sound all that hot in there original versions because they were low budget films or were not recorded in high-fidelity. Here they are given the full treatment, mastered with the most loving care imaginable. Often the version found in these cds is SUPERIOR to the original.

Remember the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey? Of course you do. But how many times have you heard a cheap imitation of the original version from the movie, starting too low in volume and ending too high (and missing the essential pipe-organ that gives it that extra oomph)? Well, this first track in the entire collection is not only everything it should be instrumental and timing-wise, but it also has been oh-so-carefully adjusted during the mastering process so that at no time is the music either too low or too high in volume (surely a benchmark for every other recording ever to be made of the piece).

Or what about the theme from the (at-the-time) uber-creepy The Black Hole? The orchestration of this piece of music goes from tiumphant to terrifying and back again, with a splendor and cleanness that I CERTAINLY don't remember being in the original recording.

Then there's the new version of the theme from Independence Day, complete with a violin solo, a far more electrifying ending climax, and a chorus so thunderous that you feel like applauding at the end. Simply indescribable. Kind of like the MIND-BLOWING rendition of the theme from The Last Star Fighter. This has been one of my favorite themes for a long time now, but I've never heard it played like this. I think the original version of the theme is something like 1 minute long, but this new version doesn't just fade out (HAHAHAHA!!!!) THIS version is THREE minutes long, goes through the main theme THREE times, with the final strains being so triumphant and joyous I could not help but feel an electrifying charge the first dozen or so times (come to think of it, I still feel that way). This is superior to the original in EVERY way. AWESOME.

And let's not forget the incredible new rendition of Stargate with it's heavy use of clarinets (for Egyptian effect!) and a triumphant new ending (completely lacking the chanting from the original version. This version is so different that for the first minute it is very hard to tell that it is in fact Stargate. But then the main theme kicks in, and then you get this incredible flute solo for my favorite part of theme (the whole thing is played slower, but arguably more powerfully than the original). My goodness. At first I found the thing so different I didn't like it. But then I listened to it again. And again. And again.

I could go on and on, talking about the fantastic new rendition of Moon Raker, the ear-popping Battlestar Galactica, the classic Star Trek (First Contact has a minute or two of the theme from Star Trek:The Motion Picture before going into the main theme), or the sweet renditions of music from the Star Wars movies (or the music from E.T.).

I have to mention though that this collection was not picked based merely on what people want, or on what is popular. No, the people who made it obviously thought a GOOD music collection was better than a popular one. That's why you get a heartbreakingly beautiful theme from A.I. instead of the main theme. It's why you get music from movies that you probably never gave a second thought to the music (because the movie was lousy). It's why you get Armageddon, Judge Dredd, and Robocop (who would have guessed their music was so COOL when there was all that crazy action and bad-acting going on on-screen).

I said it before and I'll say it again. This cd-set was mastered with tender-loving-care, and it shows BIG-TIME. High-fidelity the likes of which I have not seen since the days when cds were brand-new in the world. Dolby Surround. Perfectly balanced. BEAUTIUFL orchestrations. About the only thing that makes me scratch my head is the weird sound-effect tracks (Oooookay.....). Other than that, it's PERFECT. Obviously they could not include every sci-fi theme ever (no one can), but this collection is REALLY GOOD. A lot of great themes that got away (forgotten gems :), new versions of old favorites, and under-appreciated classics aplenty, but ALWAYS the full and complete versions with nothing cut-out (the theme from Dune is quite extended).

If you love movie music (and sci-fi movie music in particular) you MUST buy this awesome collection). It is not the original recordings. Almost always the new ones are better (if they aren't better they're just equal). This is what you have been waiting for. I for one am going to be buying quite a few cds from this company in the future. Give your ears the treat they deserve. Buy it NOW.

SciFi Album gift.......2005-07-20

I bought the Science Fiction Album as a gift for my son who is twenty-one years old. He is a musician, and also a huge fan of many SciFi shows and movies. I thought this would be the perfect thing for him and I was right. He loves it!

Away From to be a Collectible Peace.......2004-12-16

If you like Sci-Fi movies and want a compilation of their important scores, this is the CD-set to buy. But let me warn you about that very few songs in the cds are from the original soundtracks. Most of them is re-recorded by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. But the sound quality of cds are very good, because they have HDCD and Dolby Surround labels. This set is away from to be a collectible peace, but it is a good general compilation of favorite Sci-Fi movie scores.

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Great album, nice mini-DVD story line
Only CD Quality Audio on DVD side
Dis CD is Tizight
I don't understand the bad reviews...
DualDisc Technology is fraudulent!! Beware!!

Back In Black
AC , DC , and AC/DC
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00076ZZ9I
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

Hells Bells
Shoot To Thrill
What Do You Do For Money Honey
Givin The Dog A Bone
Let Me Put My Love Into You
Back In Black
You Shook Me All Night Long
Have A Drink On Me
Shake A Leg
Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: * Entire album in enhanced LPCM Stereo * The film The Story of Back in Black, featuring interviews with the band, archival footage, and in-studio performances of "Hells Bells," "You Shook Me All Night Long," "Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution," "Shoot to Thrill," and more * Discography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.

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Great album, nice mini-DVD story line.......2006-11-12

I bought this (finally) as a replacement for the old worn out LP, after giving up that AC/DC will ever be on iTunes. The album speaks for itself as one of the greatest metal albums of all time.

But the DVD, though short, is great. I saw both the Bon Scott fronted and Brian Johnson fronted AC/DC at live concerts (yeah, showing my age). The history review, of the long overdue success brought on by the Highway to Hell album, Bon's death from drinking (so they say), and the Back in Black themed album "tribute" featuring Johnson is well done, though I wish it were longer. Comments by Malcom and Angus are great, it's kinda scary to see Angus looking normal without his schoolboy uniform and back pack.

And, it is strangly reassuring to see that Angus' receding hairline matches my own!

Highly recommended, and used to continue my 15 year old's education into my world of Rock N Roll.

Only CD Quality Audio on DVD side.......2006-08-04

The audio track on the DVD side is only 16 Bits and 48Khz, hardly DVD audio quality (which is 24 Bit / 96Khz). On top of that, the signal clips (distorts) on every beat as can be seen in an audio editor (and also heard if you pay attention). This is a really poor job the label did, definitely not worth buying. Better get the regular remastered CD instead. The album is 5 stars, I'm giving 1 star for the DualDisc version because of the poor audio quality.

Another reviewer mentioned there's no difference in audio between the CD side and DVD side. I disagree. There's a clearly audible difference, the DVD side being remastered (again) and showing more transparency and detail, but since it's clipping all the time, it sounds worse overall.

Dis CD is Tizight.......2006-03-13

Dis cd is tizight (hence the name of my review) it is one of the best of ac/dc the DVD side is O K but i only got it bcuz it has it and i like it. You people r right it dont sound any different UNLESS if you r like me and have a top quality DVD thingy on ur comp it sound better only bcuz it is on DVD i guess
GREAT CD I HAVE RAZOR'S EDGE TOO!!!! GET IT!!!

I don't understand the bad reviews..........2005-09-21

I can't claim to be a complete hard-core AC/DC fan. I've always loved the stuff they play on the radio, but I don't think I'm as much a fan as most people who have reviewed this edition of "Back In Black". Having said that....

Review Part I: The album is awesome, but we all know that. Three of my favorite AC/DC songs are on it - "Hells Bells", "Back In Black", and "You Shook Me...". I remember my Aunt bought this when it first came out(!). Considering I always listened to her Beatles albums when over her house, this album was quite a change in gears. I can't say I loved it right then and there, but I knew there were some good tunes on it. "Back In Black" was my first exposure to AC/DC, so I never knew there was an original singer before Brian Johnson. I wasn't aware of this until I hit high school and my musician buddies enlightened me to Bon Scot. As a result, for ME, Brian Johnson was always THE singer for AC/DC, and "Back In Black" was their first truly great album - even though I appreciate that this is not the case for many out there who may be reading this.

Review Part II: I'm not sure why this edition is getting so many poor ratings. The audio CD copied over just fine to my iTunes, and then onto my iPod with no problems whatsoever...... and this DVD feature - which I am watching as I write this - is pretty cool. It's as good as anything I've seen on VH1(!), and I did not detect ANY glitches in the playback of the DVD video portion of this disc.

I have not run into anything that would cause me to give this CD anything less than what it deserves: 5 stars.

If you haven't bought "Back In Black" yet and have been thinking of buying it soon, you'd not be making a mistake purchasing this edition. But, if you don't need the "risk" of problems, then just buy the CD format.

DualDisc Technology is fraudulent!! Beware!!.......2005-09-11

Fantastic AC/DC album. But this format, the DualDisc junk..is just that...junk. It won't work on many computers and even some CD players. It's totally unreliable. Beware. I'm going to email DualDisc (their address is on the web) and give em' a piece of my mind. A total waste of money!

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its not that the material is bad, it is simply repeated
"Silva takes film-score-buffs to the far reaches of space"

The Science Fiction Album, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Science Fiction Album
Sci-Fi Channel - Sci-Fi's Greatest Hits, Vol. 1: Final Frontiers

ASIN: B0000658GL
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

2001: A Space Odyssey: Also Spach Zarathustra
Star Wars: Main Title
The Empire Strikes Back: Han Solo And The Princess
The Empire Strikes Back: The Imperial March
Return Of The Jedi: Forest Battle
The Phantom Menace: The Flag Parade
The Phantom Menace: Anakin's Theme
The Phantom Menace: The Adventures Of Jar Jar
The Phantom Menace: Duel Of The Fates
Apollo 13 Lift Off
Apollo 13: Main Title
Capricorn One: Overture
The Right Stuff: Main Themes
Battlestar Galactica: Main Themes
The Nostromo
Alien: End Title
Independence Day: End Title Suite

Tracks:

Aliens: Prelude/Ripley's Rescue
Mars Attacks: Introduction & Main Title
The Thing From Another World: Main Theme
War Of The Worlds: Main Title/Martian Man Dies
When Worlds Collide: Main Title/The New World
Armageddon: Suite
Crash Landing
Lost In Space: End Title
Back To The Future: Main Title
The Black Hole: Overture
A.I.: Where Dreams Are Born
Lifeforce: Main Theme
Predator: Main Titles
Dogfight
Starship Troopers: Klendathu Drop
E.T.: The Flying Theme
Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: Suite

Customer Reviews:

its not that the material is bad, it is simply repeated.......2005-05-17

The entire first disc is available on other Silva America CDs, (at the time the star wars songs were the first release, but now they are on Music from the Star Wars saga), the rest on "Space and Beyond" "Space and Beyond 2: Alien Invasion", "The Cult Files" and "Battlestar Galactica A-Z of SciFi/Fantasy TV Themes". The re-recordings are cool but this is mainly a rehash of other cd's, as I said, the entire first cd is available on other Silva collections, and only 9 of the 15 tracks on cd 2 are not available on any other cd i own from Silva. (I don't have Cult Files re-opened or Space and beyond 3, who knows they might be on there)

Obviously, when this album was originally released, the main appeal was the newly recorded star wars tracks, this cd has become more or less obsolete, its still a nice collection, but if you own the other Silva cd's. you don't really need this.

"Silva takes film-score-buffs to the far reaches of space".......2002-05-17

Just in time for the latest George Lucas "Star Wars-Episode II:Attack Of The Clones"(5/16)(John Williams) ~ Silva America and James Fitzpatrick have gathered eight cues from previous Star Wars films to thrill us again. Get ready for another chapter in the ongoing saga of inner planetary tales, all collected for your listening pleasure in Silva's latest release ~ "The Science Fiction Album Volume 1" with 34 tracks on a futuristic 2-CD-Set(with a 3-D cover insert), much like the science fiction pulp covers from the '40s, inticing the reader to purchase, read and dive into another world of aliens and creatures from far reaches of space and planets.

This collection features the best of the best composers and film scores ~ David Arnold(INDEPENDENCE DAY)~ John Barry(THE BLACK HOLE)~ Bruce Broughton(LOST IN SPACE)~ Bill Conti(THE RIGHT STUFF MAIN THEMES)~ Danny Elfman(MARS ATTACKS)~ Jerry Goldsmith(CAPRICORN ONE/ALIEN)~ James Horner(APOLLO 13 MAIN TITLE)~ Glen Larson & Stu Phillips(BATTLESTAR GALACTICA MAIN THEMES)~ Henry Mancini(LIFEFORCE)~ Basil Poledouris(STARSHIP TROOPERS)~ Trevor Rabin(ARMAGEDDON)~ Alan Silvestri(BACK TO THE FUTURE/PEDATOR)~ Leith Stevens(WAR OF THE WORLDS/WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE)~ Dimitri Tiomkin(THE THING FROM ANOTHER WORLD)~ John Williams(STAR WARS MAIN TITLE/HAN SOLO AND THE PRINCESS/THE IMPERIAL MARCH/FOREST BATTLE/THE FLAG PARADE/ANAKIN'S THEME/ADVENTURES OF JAR JAR/DUEL OF THE FATES/ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/E.T.-THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL/CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND).

No doubt the above composers excel in the world of film music, notice how many John Williams scores appear in this collection. Williams is without a doubt one of the major players in this genre, but there are many other composers who can stand up to his high marks when it comes to bringing the full force of a story through music. One such composer is Henry Mancini, if you ever had any doubts about this mans ability to score any film, whether it be drama, comedy, action or sci-fi...this question is answered here with "LIFEFORCE", gives the audience a cinematic education tightly coiled around directors Tobe Hooper's story of outer space vampires. Within each cue of the film, Mancini's score takes over and we are pleasantly surprised with the results.

If you're a "film-score-buff", like I am...then this collection from the '50s', '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s is an absolute must. As an added bonus we feature the world renowned ~ The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra with conductors Paul Bateman, Nicholas Dodd and Nic Raine, plus, yes plus the Crouch End Festival Chorus and one of my favorite sopranos Charlotte Kinder. When it comes to releasing compilations of this magnitude, most labels tend to become much safer in their choices, afraid to make a mistake. Silva America takes the risk and it always pays off, this is one of those times ~ looking forward to "The Science Fiction Album Volume 2", gotta love it!

Tracks:

Dark Lady
In Trance
Life's Like River
Top Of The Bill
Living And Dying
Robot Man
Evening Wind
Sun In My Hand
Longing For Fire
Night Lights
Speedy's Coming
They Need A Million
Drifting Sun
Pictured Life
Catch Your Train
In Your Park
Backstage Queen
Virgin Killer
Hell-Cat
Crying Days
Polar Nights
Yellow Raven
Fly People Fly
This Is My Song
Far Away
Fly To The Rainbow

Album Description

Special edition, black leather digipak includes remastered versions of 'In Trance' and 'Virgin Killer', 28 page booklet with French/English texts, lyrics, exclusive photos plus 7 bonus tracks 'Speedy's Coming', 'They Need A Million', 'Drifting Sun', 'Fly People FLy', 'This Is My Song', 'Far Away' and 'Fly To The Rainbow', all extracted from the 'Fly To The Rainbow' album.

Album Details

This Genuine Black Leather Digipack Double CD Book, Specially Silvered Includes Scorpions Cult Albums 'in Trance'& 'Virgin Killer'& a 28 Page Booklet with French/English Texts, Lyrics, Exclusive Photos and Seven Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

70's SCORPIONS "european shread gods".......2005-02-14

The best music ever created was by the the Scorpions during the 70's, their sound was absoloutly out of this world, fantasticly brilliant shread metal at its finest.... these guys started it all....... from slow trippy Psycedelic tunes to hard fast driving metal attacks....... Uli Roth Uli Roth Uli Roth Uli Roth
and lets not forget the master Rudolf, we must thank him for creating the Scorpions back in 65,, and then there is the best vocals of all "Kluas Manie" ........ buy it, it soothes your mind in a wonderfull way... buy it and fly far beyond the rainbow... buy it and fall into a deep trance that Uli Roth will weep into your brain... buy it and never ever look back again........ peace from the yellowraven

Phenominal '70's Proto-Metal! And what a bargain!.......2004-06-15

There are two versions of the In Trance / Virgin Killers combo release. This listing is the "Axekiller" label release in a foldout digipack with two discs. Each disc has bonus tracks, which are actually all from The Scorpions second release "Fly to the Rainbow." So you get "In Trance" and about half of "Fly to the Rainbow" on one disc and then "Virgin Killer" and the other half of "Fly to the Rainbow" on another. This is a killer deal and if you're interested in Uli Roth era Scorpions, this music just smokes nearly everything that follows, probably including the excellent "The Tokyo Tapes." Just buy it!

Musically, it's essential guitar rock with Uli's incredible lead work and Rudolph Schenker's perfect riffing. Lyrically, it's only average, but Klaus's voice is excellent and oh so earnest. I like their commercial music from the '80's pretty well too. But there's a certain magic about the Uli Roth era that can't be denied.

The other version, on the "Phantom" label is also sold on Amazon. I actually ordered under than link from a third party seller and got the Axekiller version. They may or may not be the same. I can't say. But I'm certainly not complaining. I got three of The Scorpions best releases for under the price of two! These albums are hard to buy at reasonable prices so here's your chance!

Amazing! Three albums! Lyrics! Leather jacket!! Roth!!.......2003-09-03

This kind of "box set" is amazing. It features three of the best Scorpions albums in just one package.

After VIRGIN KILLER, Scorpions released only one more album with master Uli Roth, TAKEN BY FORCE. That was when the not-so-skilled drummer Herman Rarebell came into the fold. Roth, uninstered in earning more and more money, left the band. The SCORPIONS then recruited Matthias Jabs, and probabley they held a meeting, when they said: "Ok lads, now it's time to make REAL money". And their original sound was gone forever. Of course, being such talented musicians, they produced first-class pop metal (for people who like it, of course)and finally achieved mega success in the United States.

That's why this package has even more valour. It marks the end of the "first" Scorpions, the Scorpions that mattered, the Scorpions that played hard, played with heart, played into new boundaries of heavy music.

THE SCORPIONS RULE !.......2003-07-03

I can't say any more than what's already been said.
Superb remastering. Uli Jon Roth's guitar, Klaus Meine's vocals, and Rudolf Schenker's song writing make this two-disk CD set a treasure to own. (or should I say three?) Great liner notes, pictures, and leather-style case make this set a keeper. It's too bad "Axe Killer" is done remastering music like this. This 2-disk set is out of print unless you can find it new on Ebay like I did. If you want to hear the best of classic metal music I would suggest you get this set. The Scorps' have always been my favorite band!

uli jon roth is one of the greates guitarist of all time.......2003-02-09

i just got into the scorpions and all i have to say is that this album is all about uli jon roth he is right up there with hendrix just listen to sun in my hand or drifting sun and prepare to be blown away his style is totally original his tone the Hendrixisms mixed with that Euro-classic style he is my biggest influence

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Manufacturer: Composers Recordings
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ASIN: B000005TTZ
Release Date: 1994-01-21

Tracks:

Alta
Alba: Pressante
Alba: Calmissimo, sospeso
Alba: Allegro
Alba: Fast And Loose, ma non troppo
Alba: Moderate ben misurato
Digit
Trio
Stacked Deck
Altamira
Spectra

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This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!
AC/DC has never made a better CD than this.
One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll
A good starter for the 80s
Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!

Back in Black
AC/DC
Manufacturer: Wea International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004YWEA
Release Date: 2000-12-12

Tracks:

Hells Bells
Shoot to Thrill
What Do You Do for Money Honey
Givin the Dog a Bone
Let Me Put My Love into You
Back in Black
You Shook Me All Night Long
Have a Drink on Me
Shake a Leg
Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

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Album Description

AC/DC's 1980 album remastered and reissued in a special digipak. 2000 release

Customer Reviews:

This rock 'n roll ain't noise pollution!.......2007-06-25

AC/DC has never made a better CD than this........2007-05-17

Absolute best and absolute must-have AC/DC CD ever made.

If you are going to get 1 AC/DC in your life, make absolutely sure to get "Back in Black".

1 and only manitory AC/DC to get.

One of those classic must have records in the annals of rock n roll.......2007-05-16

A good starter for the 80s.......2007-05-06

Simple Lyrics. Simple Beats. Great Rock!.......2007-04-22

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