Billy Bragg - The Roaring Forty | 1983-2023 Super Deluxe CD Box Set and Vinyl : Unboxing and Reviews

Billy Bragg : The Roaring Forty | 1983-2023 Super Deluxe 14 CD Box Set Review
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The career spanning 14 CD box set, contains more than 300 tracks including highlights from each of Billy's twelve studio albums, non-album singles and B-sides, session tracks, rare live recordings, collaborations and previously unreleased material from across his career. The 14 CD box set is packaged with a 12-inch sized perfect bound book containing images of 40 significant objects from Billy's career, each stunningly photographed and accompanied by descriptions and reminiscences by the man himself. To be expected from a career that has straddled many genres, Billy has worked with a wealth of celebrated musicians from different musical backgrounds that appear on this box set.
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[@brianbutler4014]

Another great review thanks Phil

[@andrewarthurmatthews6685]

A stunning collection

[@gavintyte4996]

Between the wars was my first single and Levi Stubbs tears is still today a fantastic song .Cheers Phil love your channel.

[@lauriebrett5292]

Great review as always Phil. I have a mixture of CDs & vinyl of Billy Bragg & I have just received this box set. Can't wait to start exploring his career. Always loved his quirky lyrics & his view on the world. People like you & Billy make this world a better place to live in. Take care 😊

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Thank you 🙏

[@Nick-qf7vt]

This is the standard that all box sets should aspire to.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

I agree, this is an excellent example of what can be achieved - Phil

[@charlesbowman105]

I have Worker's Playtime and Talking with the Taxman About Poetry on cd. Would love to have that 3 LP deluxe vinyl set!

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

Phil, Don't remember Billy Bragg myself, but will check him out. Thanks for the video and all the best from the U.S.A.

[@markmiwurdz202]

Did the NME dub Billy Bragg "The Bard Of Barking"? And I am sure I remember Billy's rewrite/own version of "Route 66" extolling the virtues of "The A13" - which I believe passes through Barking.

[@jimwood1968CDcollectorCAVE]

Thanks Phil. Mine arrived at Lunchtime. Thank heavens it,s back at a sensible price. First time I heard him I was living in Kings Heath about 1983 and he was in concert on radio.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Jim, it really is a well priced package and there is so music to enjoy - Phil

[@jimwood1968CDcollectorCAVE]

It is now Phil not opened mine yet. I think it was the shock of Amazon spiking it up to £138 but it dropped back. I am so glad he did this box . I had the previous two box sets from years ago but can only find one at moment .

[@terrydaktyllus1320]

I promised myself that I would treat myself to this box set if I passed a big exam today - and I passed the exam! So I have just purchased it. I know so few of his songs but those I have heard I very much like and without getting sidetracked into a different discussion, I very much empathise with his political views anyway - plus one of my best mates has kept raving on about him for years. So "what the hell", I've taken the plunge and I am sure I am going to enjoy it.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Congratulations on passing your exam! What was it is? I am sure you will enjoy this box set.. Excellent design, production values and a really good price. Plus absolutely tons of music to explore. - Phil

[@terrydaktyllus1320]

@@NowSpinningMagazine Thanks! It's a cyber-security certification, it's the field I work in - keeping bad people out of the business telecoms systems my employer sells. Yes, I am REALLY looking forward to getting it tomorrow and the missus is out with her friends on Friday evening so I shall chill out with the box set then with hot cups of strong tea. (No beer unfortunately as I have to pick the ladies up and get them home before they turn into pumpkins at midnight.) But it's so "lovingly curated" that I just want to explore what's in the box from a completely fresh and "newbie" perspective and just see what I find.

[@oliverl.5834]

Great video, as always. Never heard of Billy Bragg before. I've listened to a couple of songs now. Not sure yet if it's for me. Though I do think that I hear a hint of Dylan in it. I might give it some more trys. The big box reminds me of the one Judas Priest did. Have you ever seen this one?

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Yes I have, it was a lot more expensive than this one!

[@oliverl.5834]

@@NowSpinningMagazine Yeah, quite pricey. Had to have because of all that Live-Stuff, though. Still had to keep my other Box with the Remasters from around 2001 or 02 because of the Bonustracks. And they sounded better, which was a bit of a bummer.

[@747jono]

Not really my cup of tea Phil but a great review as always. He has a lot of respect, don't agree with his political views but always entertaining on Radio 4

[@nlgbbbblth]

The dealbreaker on this is not the price but the fact that the spine is blank. I am not sure why artists / labels think this is a good idea - makes the sets look very bare on the shelf.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

That is an interesting viewpoint but this really is a labour of love with Billy being involved all the way through the process.

[@donnydarko2100]

I like Billy as a person, or what I know of him as a person. However I never could stand his music. Also he is very political - something which I can't abide in music. Having said that, it's a sumptuous set. I remember seeing him on the Tube ( music show ) and switching over promptly. Just a question of taste - which will often divide us. Nice piece as usual Phil, take care.