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NOT THE BEST AUDIO VERSION AVAILABLE

BOB | LOS ANGELES, CA | 02/17/2006

(2 out of 5 stars)

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Although this disc states "24-bit mastering", it is sonically inferior to UK import released in 1999. The entire recording sounds harsh, tinny, and has no bottom-end compared to the UK disc.



Also, an oddity on this disc: While I was A/B'ing the two versions, I noticed that the left & right channels on "Autumn" are reversed.



I have two other Strawbs compilations, and the UK "Hero & Heroine" disc. The channels match in all three discs. So, that anamoly is another undesirable aspect of this disc.



"Hero & Heroine" is not only the best album the Strawbs ever released, it is one of the best prog-albums ever. Obviously, whoever compiled this CD agrees, because the majority of the material presented here is from that album.



I would strongly urge a Strawbs neophyte to obtain H&H and bypass this collection."

Tasty Strawbs

A. J., Lawrence | Calgary, Alberta Canada | 08/31/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I had always wondered about the Strawbs, but I had never purchased or even HEARD any of their music. I decided to buy this sampler, and I liked it immediately. I would describe it as folk music that really rocks much of the time. The quality of the sound is superb!"

Excellent compilation

Joseph C. Helton | 07/25/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the first Strawbs disc I ever bought. I'd heard them on a classics show on our local rock radio station and over time learned to like their sound. This disc allows one to get a greater appreciation for the musical and lyrical talents of the Strawbs. Every song here is good. Definitely recommended."