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Crazy Diamond (3CD) [Box set, Best of]

Syd Barrett (Author) | Format: Audio CD
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Disc: 1
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2. No Good Trying
3. Love You
4. No Man's Land
5. Dark Globe
6. Here I Go
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Disc: 2
1. Baby Lemonade
2. Love Song
3. Dominoes
4. It Is Obvious
5. Rats
6. Maisie
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Disc: 3
1. Opel
2. Clowns & Jugglers
3. Rats
4. Golden Hair
5. Dolly Rocker
6. Word Song
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No longer available in the U.S., this is the Pink Floyd co-founder/ former member's 1993 box set on EMI. Features both of his 1970 solo albums, 'Barrett' & 'The Madcap Laughs', plus the 1989 rarities compilation 'Opel' with six bonus tracks added to it. 58 tracks total. Comes packaged in the original full color 6 inch x 12 inch longbox & also contains a 24 page booklet. 1993 release.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Essential? Essentially depressing. Mar 29 2002
By Ben Culture
Format:Audio CD
A good reason to buy "Crazy Diamond": You don't already have the three basic albums on CD. Syd's two official albums are loaded with great material, so have at it.

A bad reason to buy "Crazy Diamond": You are compelled to hear every goddam chord and cough Syd Barrett ever recorded.

Syd was a visionary who evoked chills even alone with his guitar ("Feel" and "Opel" particularly), but by and large, the quality of his two official solo albums is the result of producer Dave Gilmour's heroic struggle to organize Syd's chaotic performances into something sane musicians could accompany. The bonus tracks included here are not "alternates" -- they are justifiably rejects: solo performances which were not as good as the ragged takes which were eventually used.

If you found "Opel" -- the 80s compilation of stuff which was never good enough for release when Syd was still viable -- a disappointment, there is no reason to go further. This box set only serves to emphasize the (avoidable!) tragedy that was Syd Barrett.

But if you're like me, reading this review won't stop you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The complete recordings? Jun 6 2001
By ron k.
Format:Audio CD
I must say this is one hell of a box set, well worth the money for Syd fans. This appeared to be the whole sha-bang, but now they've come out with the compilation "wouldn't you miss me" or something similar that has a song that you can't find anywhere else, so I guess it's not as complete as it was supposed to be. The music however is great, the songs sound like they were either re-mixed or remasterd, and the out-takes (bunches and bunches included) kinda help you paint a more realistic picture of Syd's true personality. Hearing the alternate versions, and random starts and stops on the bonus tracks give you a good idea of what Syd was really like. Some are faster,some slower, some moodier and some where he couldn't figure out what key he wanted to start singing in. I think this is great. Also the booklet that comes with it is cool, focusing it's attention on Syd's life as a musican, rather than a madcap....Highly Highly recommeded, I mean why buy anything else?(except for the new cd I suppose!<G>)
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE MADCAP REDUX: EVERYTHING EVERYTHING EVERYTHING! Nov 24 2002
By Blythe H. Evans III
Format:Audio CD
Long out of print in the USA, Crazy Diamond with its extra tracks and full color booklet gives an entirely complete look into the solo recordings of rock's most misunderstood man, Syd Barrett. A founding member of the Cambridge-based psychedelic pop group The Pink Floyd, Barrett left the band in 1968 after a series of mental breakdowns which led to his final demise as a recording artist in 1971. This box set compiles the known studio recordings, rehearsals and rough demos Barrett made for albums released on the Harvest label, "Madcap" - 1970, "Barrett" - 1970 and the "lost recordings album - "Opel" released in 1988.
Complete with new artwork and date/track listings - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! WOOF WOOF!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WHO ELSE COULD BE SYD BARRETT?
In short, "Syd" Barrett WAS a simple man blessed/cursed with complex visions. His music, both with the Floyd and post-Floyd, is a tribute to that very fact. Read more
Published on Dec 24 2000 by Scott J Ulinger
5.0 out of 5 stars crazy diamond an essential
Although Syd Barrett's solo stuff isn't "psychadelic" like his stuff with Pink Floyd, the songs on this album are incredibly unique and original. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2000 by paul e wagemann
5.0 out of 5 stars crazy diamond an essential
Although Syd Barrett's solo stuff isn't "psychadelic" like his stuff with Pink Floyd, the songs on this album are incredibly unique and original. Read more
Published on Nov 22 2000 by paul e wagemann
3.0 out of 5 stars Only if you are a Syd fan
The only reason that i bought this collection is because Barrett was the founder of Pink Floyd. So here Syd has "lost" his psychedelic playing style and in the most songs... Read more
Published on Oct 25 2000 by Eleftherios Koliopoulos
5.0 out of 5 stars Barrett's Genius
Although some of the songs on this box set seem a bit unfinished, having only guitar and vocals, after listening to them a few times I really grew to appreciate them. Read more
Published on Oct 25 2000 by Craig Moyer
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Collection
I purchased the Crazy Diamond box set a month or two ago andhave throughly enjoyed it. All three albums, "The MadcapLaughs", "Barret", and "Opel" are... Read more
Published on July 11 2000
5.0 out of 5 stars A Review of Crazy Diamond, the Syd Barret box set
If you have decided that you want to own just about everything by Syd Barret, then you have to buy Crazy Diamond. Read more
Published on May 11 2000 by "unclepink"
3.0 out of 5 stars not for everyone
If you are curious about the wacky guy from Pink Floyd and would like to know whatever happened to Syd Barrett well here you go. Read more
Published on April 29 2000 by Tony
5.0 out of 5 stars NJ Barrett Fan
Crazy Diamond Box set is a must for all people interested in Syd Barrett or early Pink Floyd! It has all his usable tracks that he ever recorded as a solo artist. Read more
Published on April 26 2000 by Wade Schultz
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