The long awaited special edition box set to Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein's GRAMMY nominated, spellbinding synth score to 1980s-set smash hit 'Stranger Things season 1'. With its pillow synth-pads and rich textures, the soundtrack seamlessly wanders through the 80s world of 'Stranger Things', breeding an unthreatening serenity with a gentle shift toward a darker mood. The score then plunges into a nightmare before the audience even have time to blink; a change pulled off with uncanny grace. This soundtrack is instantly reminiscent of works by John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing), Tangerine Dream and Vangelis (Blade Runner), whilst also delving into the ambience of Aphex Twin and more modern composers such as Cliff Martinez (Drive, Solaris). The box contents is as follows: Brand new 'Boys On Bikes' front cover artwork // printed inserts with liner notes written by the show's creators (The Duffer Brothers) and by soundtrack composers Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein // 2 x 11"x22" fold out posters ("Retro Montage" Vol. 1 & "Boys On Bikes" Vol. 2) // 10 4"x6" character cards (5 x Kids Vol. 1 & 5 x Adults Vol. 2) //Hand pressed 180g 'Flashlight' coloured vinyl (4 discs) // 425g extra-thick heavyweight gatefold sleeves // Housed in a deluxe heavyweight box with foil embossed 'Stranger Things' logo.
C**E
Brilliant Box Set
A real lavish boxset and you can see the effort and attention to detail that Invada Records have put into this.The music is presented on two heavyweight double albums in gatefold sleeves, on clear and white splatter vinyl, which looks stunning. The music, of course, is fantastic and as an 80' synth head, just my thing. Some of the titles are short yes, but that is just how they are, you'll get no complaints from me.Elsewhere in the box you get some posters and some cards, which are nice to look at when you first open the box, but not something I'll probably look at again.The box itself is nice and thick too with foil embossed writing. The only disappointment for me is Amazon. The box arrived dented but as I've sent so much stuff back to them in the past; creased record sleeves, hissy and noisy vinyl that I just thought I would take the hit this time.Wonderful box set and worth every single penny
D**Y
Strange things ahappening
Such an excellent set and you can see how much detail has went into this. Some excellent music in the series and worth the money spent.
R**D
I guess it is good as it was a present for my daughter and ...
I guess it is good as it was a present for my daughter and there has been no complaints from her. :)
C**N
Great soundtrack
Music reminds me my youth years and sounds of '80s. Great soundtrack, brilliant edition.
G**Y
Great music, Poor product.
Four Stars for the music, However the vinyl pressing quality was so bad and at times it was hard to hear the content over the surface noise it was that bad. Returned for a refund and will get a digital copy instead.
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