Best Buy Exclusive just arrived

[Fuzz-Stang]

What a cool surprise. The Best Buy exclusive version just arrived with the mail, a day early.

Don't know what the regular or deluxe editions are like but this one is a digi-pack trifold. Three slots inside for the CD, the booklet and the DVD. Nice matching graphics to detail the cover of each slot.

I'm at work, so I can't take the time to check it all out but the good news is that it appears to be the entire Lollapalooza performance. At first listen, it sounds great. This is going to be a joy to watch and hear.

For an objective appraisal, I want to see it at home on my TV. That being said, at first glance it doesn't appear that the video is full broadcast quality, It looks like possibly a more compressed feed. Since it seems to be the same feed as the festival web-stream, perhaps the Lollapalooza folks weren't utilizing a broadcast quality capture since it was going to the web and not TV.

Don't get me wrong..... this is MUCH better than the web-stream but there is some noticeable compression and edginess in places. A concert being specifically shot for a DVD release would likely have better resolution than this. I know that sounds like nitpicking - I promise I'm not one of those people who obsesses over the tech specs of every DVD - but I was just a bit surprised by the look of the video.

Before the rocks and arrows start flying, I'm extremely happy to have this show. I don't feel let down and I think it was well worth the price. From the You Tube videos and the few minutes I just watched, this is a flat out amazing show and a fantastic representation of that era of GPN.

Huge thanks to the band and all involved for getting this released.

Not to forget about the CD - will give it a spin soon in the background while working and expect it to be fantastic. Very interested in hearing everything after enjoying the early performances that have popped up on You Tube.

Just so everyone knows, this BB edition also contains the extra songs featured on the Deluxe version.

[marknga]

Awesome... can't wait to get home and check today's mail!

[JackieinCT]

June 11, 2012 -- The Day I got my special release CD/DVD in the mail. OMG!!! Its a beautiful day and this is a day for celebration! I am crazy in love with it!

Love that Ragged Company is on it and the duet with Willie Nelson - to hear his spin on it. Its one of my favorite Grace Potter songs.

Love Stars with Kenny Chesney - how smart to do both versions, so they can use it touring with Kenny and release that version on Country. His harmonies are "like butter."

I think we should start another topic on matching up endorsements to songs. Like Paris was, I think The Beast is going to be heard all over Disney mediums, and if the next James Bond movie doesn't snatch up the rights to "The Divide" well, that would be crazy!

I haven't even got to the DVD yet.

Looking forward to the new songs LIVE as soon as possible!

[melissa]

June 11, 2012 -- The Day I got my special release CD/DVD in the mail.

Mine also arrived yesterday! When I checked the delivering tracking, I thought it must be a mistake so I almost didn't check...so glad I did!

I'm finding I also like the two other additional tracks and that they are in keeping with the "concept" of the album...

[Jersey Guy]

I got mine yesterday, I had to give it a listen even though it was past 12 when I got a chance. Liked it a lot but need a few more listens when to take it all in .

[HeathO96001]

I'm picking up the Best Buy Exclusive CD/DVD after work today

[Karen]

I'm listening to the bonus tracks in the car now after wandering the mall. Waiting for other campers to get here for a movie. It's raining cats & dogs and we're in tents.

Melissa, I agree about bonus tracks being true to album concept.

If anyone thought Grace was too far in the background in You & Tequila, wait til you almost can't hear Kenny on Stars. (Certain they will rectfy that live just as they did for Y&T.)

I love Ragged Company. Grace and Willie trade off verses, then sing together for a brief chorus part and end with first Grace, then Kenny singing "I am my own ragged company." A beautiful arrangement.

[melissa]

If anyone thought Grace was too far in the background in You & Tequila, wait til you almost can't hear Kenny on Stars. (Certain they will rectfy that live just as they did for Y&T.)

oh my gosh! i had that thought too on first listen... it reminded me of when grace joined kenny on gma last summer and a lot of the reaction was about how she outshined/outpowered him... more evidence on this track... granted, i'm not a kenny-devotee, but i don't know if i'd have recognized him if i didn't know of the collaboration!

[HeathO96001]

I got the Best Buy Exclusive last night and I've listened to the CD at least 5 times! I love all of the songs! My favorites are "Timekeeper" and "Turntable"

The DVD is awesome too! The video is 16x9 enhanced and it looks great on my widescreen TV

[marknga]

Got my Best Buy Exclusive in the mail yesterday... neat packaging and am looking forward to watching the DVD. Dissappointed that the BB Exclusive didn't include the booklet insert that came with the Amazon purchase. Oh well ain't nothing but a thing.....

[Dino Martini]

Mark, look in the center pocket of the jacket. In my BB edition, the CD was in the left pocket, the booklet is in the center, and the DVD is in the right pocket.

[melissa]

Mark, look in the center pocket of the jacket. In my BB edition, the CD was in the left pocket, the booklet is in the center, and the DVD is in the right pocket.

Ditto. That's where I found mine.

[marknga]

Mark, look in the center pocket of the jacket. In my BB edition, the CD was in the left pocket, the booklet is in the center, and the DVD is in the right pocket.

Yeah that is where I thought it would be but alas I got the Best Buy Exclusive Exclusive... no problem. I have the liner notes from the other copy I bought from Amazon. This one is going on the shelve anyway. Looking forward to giving the DVD a look later today.