Excellent prologue to their transition
author: Brian
I love thier 1st release - Peace. If not for that album, I wouldn't have searched them out & found that A-Box thumbed their noses at the system, going indie instead. Recovered has enough programmed sequences to keep those searching for their retro sound satisfied, but also sets the stage for the OOP Electrodelica, and the albums available here. Like U2, some bands smartly changed to reflect the changing times. Recovered hints at what is to come without betraying their past.
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Recovered -- a re-discovered gem
author: Steve B
Recovered marks a fine discovery in the Anything Box archives. Originally a collection of older songs once thought to be lost. The songs were discovered, restored, re-mastered and packaged as the Recovered Album. The songs span several years, so the sounds and influences can be slightly different through the album and a little less defined. Nonetheless, its great news that these lost gems have been made available. The dark Emily and Goodbye remind one of the Worth album. While the upbeat You Make Me Feel and perky Teardrop Collector come closer to the sound from the band's Hope album. The guitar (real or synth?) driven Sunday, is Claude at his song writing best. Thankfully, these songs were salvaged and made available. Anything Box's catalog runs deep and it's nice to get a listen to some great songs we almost missed out on.
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A gem of a cd, truly heart touching synthpop.
author: popsynth
I have seen mixed reviews about Recovered, but that needs to be cleared up. The is a truly incredible work. It is like finding that rare CD of a group you somehow missed, and you throw it in your player and love it instantly. It nearly equals the Worth album in terms of heart felt lyrical value, and it is melodically superior. Such a gem.
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Anything Box Never Fails to Impress Me
author: shauncure
This is definitely a CD for the fans! If you thoroughly enjoy the imaginative style, the masterful lyrics, and the carnival-esque quirky sounds of Anything Box, then you will love this CD! If you don't, then I question your taste to begin with... Thank you, Anything Box, for putting an amazing collection together!
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