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DroppinScience
07-11-2005, 12:58 PM
By the end of this month, I wish to splurge on a box set, but I'm unsure of which one to get into first.

I'm torn between "Nuggets II" (http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=76787) and Depeche Mode Singles Box 4 (http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=78892).

On the one hand, the Nuggets II set is great for opening my eyes to some '60s British garage I'm not aware of. However, with the DM singles box set, that contains some awesome remixes to some of the greatest pop music ever written (yes, I'm gonna say it, the best remixes of songs are remixed Depeche Mode tracks).

Thoughts? Suggestions? Just don't tell me I should get a Culture Club box set instead, okay? :rolleyes:
cosmo105
07-11-2005, 12:59 PM
go with Nuggets.
mickill
07-11-2005, 01:13 PM
Yeah, go with Nuggets, you nugget.
cosmo105
07-11-2005, 01:15 PM
reasons: Rhino box sets rule, and remixes...well, remixes get boring. you'll be tired of it within a week.
mickill
07-11-2005, 01:51 PM
Yeah remixes get boring, you frickin' remix.
DroppinScience
07-11-2005, 03:17 PM
Do I hear an echo in here? :p

BOTH of them are Rhino box sets, but yeah, I'm probably better off with Nuggets, no matter how awesome DM remixes are...
Documad
07-11-2005, 06:32 PM
Do you have the first Nuggets? Because all these critics say it's the best thing ever but it doesn't have a lot of appeal and it's a lot of money.

I think you should spend your $60 American and go to some concerts instead. ;)
Homsar
07-11-2005, 06:41 PM
Depeche Mode. Do it. Now.
Los Para Noias
07-11-2005, 07:55 PM
nuggets.
yeahwho
07-11-2005, 08:25 PM
Have you ever heard the Mash-Up of Johnny Cash and Depeche Mode doing "Your own Personal Jesus"? It is great.

I probably would direct you to a whole different Box Set, like James Browns "Star Time (http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/_/id/6598090?rnd=1121132983437&has-player=true&version=6.0.12.872)" or Otis Redding's "Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding (http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=71439)".

Either one would ultimately be much more satisfying. You probably already have them though.
DroppinScience
07-11-2005, 10:12 PM
Do you have the first Nuggets? Because all these critics say it's the best thing ever but it doesn't have a lot of appeal and it's a lot of money.

I think you should spend your $60 American and go to some concerts instead. ;)

I have the first Nuggets. It's wicked. That one focuses on the American bands. Nuggets II focuses on all British bands.
DroppinScience
07-11-2005, 10:23 PM
Either one would ultimately be much more satisfying. You probably already have them though.

You'll probably lynch me... but no, I don't have either of them. I need to get more familiar with Otis and my Dad has TONS of Johnny Cash, so I'll have to properly pilfer his back catalogue one of these days (only heard his live prison recordings and his "American" albums).
Documad
07-11-2005, 10:41 PM
I have the first Nuggets. It's wicked. That one focuses on the American bands. Nuggets II focuses on all British bands.
How much psychedelic rock do you need? Go see some live stuff! :p
DroppinScience
07-11-2005, 11:01 PM
How much psychedelic rock do you need? Go see some live stuff! :p

Live concerts only last a few hours. Box sets last a lifetime. :p
Documad
07-11-2005, 11:32 PM
Live concerts only last a few hours. Box sets last a lifetime. :p
CDs last until the format changes. If you're lucky.

MEMORIES last a lifetime! :p :p :p
King of Rock II
07-11-2005, 11:39 PM
Alzheimer anyone?
paul jones
07-12-2005, 06:51 AM
I just bought The Complete Peel Sessions by The Fall
Nuzzolese
07-12-2005, 08:52 AM
I just bought The Complete Peel Sessions by The Fall

Aren't you unemployed?