I nearly answered this thread at about half past nine this morning, but accidentally descended into incoherent raving (Yeah, I know, that hasn't stopped me before
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So... "Paradox" then...
I am going to go on about the presentation. This type of thing reminds me of poring over my Dad's LP collection when I was a kid. Does anyone else come over all nostalgic at the smell of LPs?
I like that it's all shiny with silver bits.
I like the extremely satisfactory way it opens and closes
I like that its just asking to be autographed by the whole band!
I like that it says "Made in England"!
I like that each disc is in its own sleeve with the album cover peeping thru.
I like that the discs are all black with the sort of embossed effect for the band logo.
I always like the notes on individual tracks from Rich and Karl
I like the double page spreads for each disc with all the photos and knicknacks
I especially like that the design has been kept in house thanks to the inestimable Mr Pete Morten.
I have only listened to the discs twice, but so far I'm loving "Half Way Home", "Conceal the Face" and the acoustic version of "Safe to Fly". Possibly more on that after a few more spins!
Rant over.