Hello, and welcome to my first ever review. I received this Coheed and Cambria the day before it's wide release, and I must say that I have enjoyed this collection very much. If you are a fan of Coheed and Cambria then this is really a must have for your collection. However, if you weren't able to get this particular set, then you are missing out.
4 live DVDs, 4 live CDs, 1 documentary, the photo book, and the metal dragonfly. Those are the items contained in this box set, and I will take a look at each section.
First and foremost, the metal dragon fly is a cool little knickknack for avid fans, it certainly isn't the best quality it could've been, but it is still cool nonetheless.
The photo book is not that long, but nonetheless cool. It starts out with a letter from the band giving a bit of background that you get during the documentary, but it is still a good way to introduce the book. It is followed by being split into 4 sections, each for the different albums/nights of the performances. Overall the pictures are really cool, and really crisp in quality.
Now, the 4 live CD's are exactly like the DVD's except for some things like the encores and some of the interludes between some of the songs on the DVD's. None the less it's pretty neat to listen to the whole albums live if I am out driving around or don't feel like popping in the DVD.
The DVD's are the jewels in this collection (obviously). The documentary gives a great background on the band and it's history. If you are a newer fan (like me) then this documentary lets you in on all of the stuff you missed. It's a well paced film, and the interviews natural and truthful. ALSO, there was one cool aspect involving Chris Pennie and Claudio Sanchez that I never knew, and you'll have to see this to know what I mean.
Now, the 4 live shows on 4 DVD's are so awesome! Watching them is like watching a movie. I think the bigger the TV you have, the more spectacular these DVD's are. You are not shafted at all when it comes to the video or sound quality of the music. There are times watching this that I feel like I am there in that crowd of people watching this band perform one of the greatest concert DVD's of all time. |
