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The Anthology
Return to Forever
The Anthology
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock
 
  •  Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
  •  Track Listings (10) - Disc #2

This IS the definitive Collection. A brand new two cd anthology of the seminal classic jazz-rock fusion band. Features essential music from their chart-topping albums "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy," "Where Have I Known You ...  more »

     
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All Artists: Return to Forever
Title: The Anthology
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Concord Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/27/2008
Genres: Jazz, Pop, Rock
Style: Jazz Fusion
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 888072308473

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Album Description
This IS the definitive Collection. A brand new two cd anthology of the seminal classic jazz-rock fusion band. Features essential music from their chart-topping albums "Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy," "Where Have I Known You Before," "No Mystery," and "Romantic Warrior". * Completely Remixed & Remastered. * Best of the 4 classic albums together for the first time. * Commemorates RTF's 2008 World Tour - Their first in 25 years featuring the iconic lineup of CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE, AL DiMEOLA, and LENNY WHITE.

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CD Reviews

Welcome Back
Mr. Richard D. Coreno | Berea, Ohio USA | 05/29/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"As part of Return To Forever's ambitious 2008 World Tour, this 20-track, 2-CD set featuring music from the band's legendary catalog has been issued on Concord Records.



The selections are from Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy (1973), Where Have I Known You Before (1974), No Mystery (1975) and Romantic Warrior (1976). The original master tapes are remixed and remastered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Mick Guzauski.



An impressive booklet includes an array of photographs and recollections from each band member. This definitive collection is more than two hours of classic fusion from a band which was in the forefront of a revolution of sound and creativity.



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This IS the definitive collection!
Les Moore | Los Angeles | 05/29/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you've heard the original tracks this blows them away. The new technology and standards really show up on this recording. The dynamic range is awesome and needs to be heard to be appreciated. We have the original recordings and put them up against the newly remastered/remixed ones here and that's where you can really tell the difference. And the price is unbelievable. To get this much great music for this priced is too good to pass up. See if you don't agree."
FUSION POWERHOUSE
Baddstuff | astoria, ny United States | 06/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have most if not all of these tracks already but will be ordering this disc soon. I have a ticket to see the band in August. I have already seen this lineup 5 times back in their heyday. This is the classic RTF lineup, at least for most people. This is the band that opened my eyes to the great world of fusion music with their superb Hymn Of The Seventh Galaxy album back in the day. If you don't have any of their music this is quite a good place to start. For me (and many others) these guys were one of the seminal fusion bands of their day. Real musicians playing intelligent, well crafted and executed compositions. I realize fusion is not everyone's cup of tea but in a music world filled with simplistic loop driven 'music' I will gladly take this every time. Get this and enjoy some of the best musicians around and challenge the musical side of your brain.

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