Bee Gees Odessa 3 x CD Box Set Felt Cover Reissue + Poster & Sticker [2009]
Bee Gees Odessa 3 x CD Box Set Felt Cover Reissue + Poster & Sticker [2009]
Step into the grandeur of Bee Gees' most ambitious album with this deluxe 3xCD reissue of Odessa. Released in a luxurious felt-covered box set, this reissue features both the mono and stereo mixes of the original 1969 album, along with a third disc packed with demos and previously unreleased tracks.
Pitchfork’s Bob Stanley lauds this reissue for its ambitious scope and ornate arrangements. Originally a 2xLP wrapped in a sumptuous red velour sleeve, Odessa showcases the Bee Gees' evolution from pop stars to creators of neo-classical soundscapes. Stanley highlights the album's lush, Elgarian sound, contrasting sharply with the more pared-down approaches of the era.
The review notes standout tracks like "First of May," a ballad with a poignant music box arrangement, and the grandiose title track "Odessa (City on the Black Sea)." The latter, a nearly eight-minute epic, features a surreal mix of music hall, Flamenco, and emotive wails that illustrate the Bee Gees’ lyrical and musical ambitions.
Whether you're a longtime fan or a new listener, this reissue provides an essential look into the Bee Gees' artistic peak and their foray into elaborate, genre-defying music.
Released on January 12, 2009, this reissue features both mono and stereo mixes of the iconic 1969 album, plus an additional disc of demos and unreleased tracks. The set includes a felt-covered box, a poster, and a sticker.
Open but CDs looks untouched and unplayed.
This set is a must-have for fans of the Bee Gees' ambitious and ornate musical journey!
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