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(More customer reviews)I'd actually rate this 3.5 stars..
Having already bought the album (which, by the way, I rated 4 stars) when it was released, I wasn't sure if this package was worth my money. But, being a big Stones fan, I had to shell out the money. Everything is exactly the same as the original release except for the inclusion of another disc which contains bonus material.
Its contents include:
EPK - This is a 10 minute mini documentary explaining the creation of the Bigger Bang album. Features interviews with each band member as well as studio footage. Interesting, but could have been much longer and more detailed. One thing that was sort of a letdown was that I had already seen this on TV (so you may have too) and the internet multiple times, so I wasnt really seeing anything new here. Nice for what it is though and even nicer if you have yet to see it.
Under The Radar - This is the first of two "new" songs leftover from the Bigger Bang sessions. Suprisingly, it is excellent. I can not figure out why this was left off of the actual album. It can be described as a cross of "Child Of The Moon" and "I Go Wild". Tight, dreary groove with hard rock sensibilities. Great, memorable melody. Worth the price of the set alone.
Don't Wanna Go Home - Second of the two leftover songs. This one is not as good as 'Radar'. It's a fun rocker but it actually sounds like a throw-away track (whereas the other one doesnt). Nice chorus though; especially towards the end when Mick sings "We don't wanna go home, we just wanna get stoned!".
Rain Fall Down (Remix) - Interesting, but I'm not a big fan of remixes. In fact, I'm not a big fan of the song either. It's a groover, though, in the same vein as something like "Hot Stuff" or "Anybody Seen My Baby?". Worth a listen (or more if you like it) though.
Streets Of Love Video - Eh, not my favorite song. It's too sappy! But, yeah, this is the video. Not my favorite video, either. It's one of those videos that has "scenes". It follows a guy who is down and out through the streets of his city in sadness as he looks for his woman. Oh yeah, and there's footage of the band performing the song in a club every now and then for good measure. Director commentary also included.
Streets Of Love & Rough Justice Television Performance Videos - Essentially, just the band miming the song's in front of blue screens. Worth viewing cuz you get to see the Stones (and because Rough Justice rocks!).
You also get an onscreen lyrics section (no lyrics for the new songs included)and photos (a slideshow plays as you listen to the new songs).
All in all, this is a nice set and even better if you have yet to buy the album. It does make a good gift for someone who has yet to own the album as well. My only gripes, the only reasons why this thing wasn't rated higher, are the marketing and the amount of content. I think it's a bit of a rip off for the fans to have this album be released in September and then have this special edition come out in November. Why not just include the new songs and actual album on disc 1 and include the bonus material on disc 2...when the album was originally released. This package, albeit with a little tweaking, could have been what was released in September! It would have been cool! I also feel the bonus content could have been stronger. For example, the Rain Fall Down remix to me is unnecessary. But oh well, can't please everyone I guess.
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This Special Edition contains the full length CD of "A Bigger Bang" plus a Bonus DVD with 3 extra songs plus 4 videos.DVD tracklist:1. Introduction to A Bigger Bang (Video) 2. Streets Of Love (Video) 3. Streets Of Love (TV Performance) 4. Rough Justice (TV Performance) 5. We Don’t Wanna Go Home (Audio) 6. Under The Radar (Audio) 7. Rain Fall Down (Ashley Beedle's "Heavy Disco" Vocal Re-Edit - Audio)
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