I've stopped trying to be a TD completist... far too expensive. And I'd be dishonest to myself buying and keeping albums I don't like, just because they're there and they have TD written on it. (I prefer spending my time enjoying the TD output I like instead of endlessly ranting about releases that don't fit my taste - what's the point?)

Regarding the compilations: Some of them look promising, maybe I'll buy them later, but with my budget my top priority is the new stuff. I see the point of TD releasing them for listeners new to TD. I don't understand people buying all the compilations just because they exist and because they feel they have to buy them - and then later blaming TD for ripping them off. Spend your cash on something you enjoy and not on something you know you're going to hate.

I'm a sucker for compilations of many bands not just TD. Especially if they do contain THE best of which in a lot of cases doesn't happen. Theres usually one or two songs left out you think should be there. TD are bringing out a lot...As long as I can afford them I'll snap them up.

Must agree. These days, I have to be picky about what I spend my (all too infrequent) "mad money" on. If TD has something brand new (like One Night in Space), then I'm all for it. Remixes and re-releases must be fairly substantially different from the originals for me to part with my money. The Dream Mixes fall into this category.

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That's exactly my point of view as well. As TD are moving in such a great direction with their recent new compositions, I don't feel the need to buy the new compilations as well just for the sake of owning them. I already have most of these tracks and the ones I don't own I still have the opportunity to download them (and create my own personal compilations ).
I believe that there are many people out there who enjoy these compilations. Still as I don't have that much money I concentrate on new music, that's no problem for me.

Well chaps Im a TD Completist (CD wise) and always will get everything that's released.

I like the way TD are set up with releasing on there own label, at least you know a high percentage of your hard earned lucre is going to the true artist not some big wig in an ivory tower.

Im not particulary keen on compilations, but i have got these and the previous ones and they do get regular listenings,sound quality is top notch.

If money was no problem then I'd buy them, but with limited finances, I have to concentrate on the new material.

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Mick,
There not essential purchases, and if I were in your position Id stay with the new releases, you most definately can't go wrong.

Have you got One Night in Space EP ?

On it's way Tim and I'm really looking forward to it!

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You'll love it mate, the first tracks a blinder, absolute corker .

Did anyone in the UK get the DoovDee today ? Still waiting.

We are the 16 th october and I have not recived my cd "one night in space ,the dvd and the zoom o graphic.I am alone in this situation ?

Charles

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me too Charles

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No, I have no doovdee today.... maybe tommorow, please?

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Still not had it here either Bloody UK post

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The Orange Odyssey DVD and One Night in Space CD arrived today.

The CD is brilliant, and the DVD will be my perfect excuse for having a few mid week beers tonight while i watch it......

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