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title: "Boxing The Shadows 1980-1990"
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# Boxing The Shadows 1980-1990

**Brand:** the shadows
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- **What is this?** Boxing The Shadows 1980-1990 by the shadows
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## Description

THIS LIMITED EDITION INCLUDES A 6"X6" B/W PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED BY THE SHADOWS. The Shadows remain one of the most prolific bands of the last 60 years. They had 31 hit singles (plus 30 with Cliff Richard), which include 16 Top 10 hits (plus 25 more with Cliff), 5 No. 1 hits (plus 7 with Cliff). They've also spent 361 weeks on the albums chart (plus another 400+ with Cliff), selling tens of millions of records since 1958, and defining the sound that influenced many of the world's greatest guitarists. The Shadows achieved a phenomenal run of hit albums throughout the 1960s/70s, with their last two reaching the No. 1 spot. In 1980 they moved to a new label, Polydor, where during a ten-year association they would produce an additional eleven albums. With input from The Shadows and their management, 'Boxing The Shadows 1980-1990' is a collection of their musical output from that decade. Packaged in a deluxe 7"x7" hardback casebound book, with each CD slotting into its own reproduced mini album 'sleeve', this 11CD/163-track anthology includes all of those newly recorded albums; 'Change Of Address' (1980), 'Hits Right Up Your Street' (1982), 'Life In The Jungle' (1982), 'Live At Abbey Road' (1983), 'XXV' (1983), 'Guardian Angel' (1984), 'Moonlight Shadows' (1986), 'Simply...Shadows' (1987), 'Steppin' To The Shadows' (1989), 'At Their Very Best' (1989) and 'Reflection' (1990). The set also includes several non-album B-sides, as well as a couple of single remixes. The 7,000+ word liner notes written by Broadcaster, Author and Songwriter Mike Read, includes elements from recently conducted interviews with members of the group. This sumptuous unique collection highlights how The Shadows worked with new studio technology to enhance their sound and create innovative interpretations of many current hits of the time, resulting in a whole new generation of fans.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great package
  

*by A***G on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 December 2017*

I refute the comment by Whingeing-Pom Alistair that the project "has been completely botched".  OK 4 tracks have been omitted but if you are lucky enough to have "Hank Marvin/The Shadows The Singles Collection The 80s and 90s" plus the now almost impossible to find "Shadstrax" you will have these missing tracks.  And yes, the book size does prevent it from sitting nicely alongside other CDs in a CD storage unit.  I suggest that you ignore these "failings" and concentrate on what you do get which is a very nicely presented "book" of some beautifully played guitar music plus some informative notes by Mike Read printed as a continuous narrative down the left half of each album sleeve (although a booklet complete with photos would have been nicer).  Also remember that a lot of the Shadows album catalog is out of print so this is a very welcome release.It is my regret that I never attended a Shadows concert. In fact after having been a fan throughout the 1960s I dropped that interest in the '70s.  I am not sure why but I do remember being very disappointed with "Shades of Rock" (no Bruce) which may have had something to do with it. Despite being enraptured with the Marvin, Welch and Farrer releases I didn't pick up on the Shadows again until recently.  I really prefer their '60s output but I am delighted to have this set that fills in the '80s for me.  Now I need a set that covers the '70s (actually for me it needs to go back to 1967 and "Jigsaw"; I have the first 5 in the "Original Album Series" plus the "Complete Singles: As & Bs 1959-1980").I am assuming that the author of the album notes, Mike Read, is the author of the now long out of print 1983 book "The Story Of The Shadows". For Shadows fans it is an interesting read so look for it on ebay.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Superb package!
  

*by S***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2017*

Boxing The Shadows is an impressive new box-set that contains the band's '80s output from the Polydor Records label. This massive box-set contains eleven CD's from the album Change of Address, all the way through to Reflection.The packing itself is quite nicely put together. The outer sleeve is a hardback book with some nice artwork and the full track listing on the back. Inside the book you will find all eleven CD's in a designated cardboard sleeve. Each page contains the album art work on the front and the full details (track list, producer, writing credits, year of release etc) on the back. Alongside these albums details is a mini essay which will provide for an interesting read for all the fans out there.The music itself is an interesting mix of styles. Obviously you will get the trademark sound of The Shadows, but alongside that the band clearly had the guts to update their sound. Okay, so the '80s style featuring heavy synthesisers etc is a little dated by today's standards but back then, I could image that this was a fresh sound for the band and I can respect that. It is different from their '60s material and that in itself provides the listen with a lot of variety, something every band needs.I personally purchased the version that featured an autographed picture from the band themselves. This made the package worth it for me. I may have not had the chance to see the band in person due to being from a younger generation, but I have a huge amount of respect for this band and to own their albums as well as an autograph means a lot.It is safe to say that any fan of The Shadows who would like to acquire their now hard to get '80s catalogue is going to want this box-set. It is reasonably priced and has clearly had a lot of love, respect and thought put into it. Worth every penny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Return of the axemen.
  

*by C***B on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2017*

Glad I bought it. I had a lot on vinyl. Informative set of notes. Good package all round. As it was re done maybe a bit more fire in some tracks would not have gone a miss and perhaps not a set you can play one after another. The musicianship is top notch (as Always) and the choice very varied. One day I hope they will do other decades and maybe a cd on other guitar greats like Freddie King, Lonnie Mack etc. Icing on the cake was an autographed Photo. Nothing at all to suggest anything less than 5 stars though from real muso,s who know what real music is. Will be playing on my radio shows for a long time to come here in Hanks home of Perth W Australia. No guitar weeping here and will soon sell out. Inspiration to anyone who ever picked up an axe.

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