The critics rave about

“Brilliant new digital re-recordings of classic sci-fi scores.”
 -- Los Angeles Times

“If there are any questions about how to re-record filmusic, go listen to Monstrous Movie Music CDs.  Features a 40-page set of liner notes that are as much fun as the music. An incredible listening experience and surely more fun than I've had in years listening to filmusic.”
 
-- Films In ReviewCreature From The Black Lagoon cover

“Put these on your 'must-have' list. They are indispensable. Special note must be made of the 32-page booklets.”
 -- Filmfax

“A+  Remarkable reorchestrations and a flawless symphonic performance, result in an excellent, exhilarating album. The 40-page booklet that accompanies the disc is also incredible, revealing a phenomenal level of scholarship.”
 -- SCIFI.COM

“Best Compilation CDs of 2000” [Creature From The Black Lagoon] and “Best Record Label: Compilations.”
 
-- Film Music Review

“Astounding. The recordings are dead-on recreations of what the composers originally intended. Also included is a 40-page booklet with the most comprehensive liner notes I've ever seen. The ultimate comprehensive presentation possible!”
 -- Soundtrack.net

“The CD is packaged with a 40-page illustrated booklet... which discusses the films, the scores, and their composers in gratifying detail.  You don’t find articles of this depth even in magazines devoted to movie music.”
 -- Video Watchdog

“‘Close-miking’ has been successfully used to recapture the original sound of the scores. The 40-page booklet is full of detail, facts, and fun.”
 -- Fanfare

“In the annals of fantastic film music, this disk [Creature From The Black Lagoon] joins the previous pair as some of the most important horror film music recordings ever. 40 pages of copious, encyclopedic, and exhaustive liner notes, delving into fascinatingly intricate detail about the use of music in these films.”
 
-- Fandom.com

“A stunning example of how to do something right.”
 -- Soundtrack Cinema

“Five stars [out of five]. Remarkably authentic re-recordings of music from 1950's SF and fantasy B picture creature features, supported by a superb booklet which is a model of presentation.
 
-- Film Music On The Web

“Top Ten Film Music Albums Of The Year”
 -- Tower Records

“[Monstrous Movie Music] has set the standard for all future classic score recordings”
 -- Scarlet Street

“Dreams come true. Excellent liner notes.”
 -- Film Score Monthly

“The music is strong enough and distinctive enough to please both the fans of horror movies and film score aficionados.”
 -- Movieline More Monstrous Movie Music cover

“Superb digital re-recordings of musical scores from some 1950's sci-fi classics.”
 -- The Sci-Fi Channel

Creature [from the Black Lagoon] is a class act from fanfare to finale.  Extensive and humorous liner notes.”
 -- Cool And Strange Music!

“The performances are superb throughout. Special mention must be made of the CD's liner notes.  If there were Academy Awards for score albums, this would EASILY win the ‘best booklet of the year’ statuette. Almost encyclopedic in scope, the amount of information in there is overwhelming, and proves once and for all these guys are in the business out of love of the music and movies.”
 
-- ScoreLand

“Some of the 1950's best monster music. Inventive, dynamic, infectious.  The renditions are flawless and painstakingly faithful.”
 -- Cinefantastique

“A stellar effort that resurrects some wildly distinctive film music in amazingly authentic form.”
 -- Mothership.com

“If you like to think of yourself as a fan and a supporter of these movies and their music, I've got news for you -- you're NOT, unless you order these CDs pronto.”
 -- VideoScope

“They are both wonderful nostalgic items (especially for folks who caught these films first time around) and educational tools for younger listeners.”
 
-- Cinemusic.net

“Beautifully restored and played music in superb stereo sound. Inspiration can be heard in every note of the music. These CD’s should be part of the collection of every true soundtrack and movie fan.”
 
-- Soundtrack Collector

“What they've accomplished here in terms of restoration is indeed an accomplishment.”
 -- Cornerstone MagazineMonstrous Movie Music cover

“These recordings are flawless. The booklets are a history lesson in themselves.”
 -- Cult Movies

“Simply essential.”
 -- Film Music On The Web

“You have liner notes that will take you at least 2 weeks to read and The Alligator People.  What more could a fan of film music want!  Top notch film music.”
 -- Cinema Concerto

“Eerily effective music. A lavish 40-page booklet offers a wealth of historical and recording notes.”
 
-- Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Nails the 50’s monster sound with panache and fury, taking you right back to those glorious drive-in monster days.  Very entertaining liner notes.”
 
-- Venice

“What a magnificent find.  The results are amazing.  Not to be overlooked are the extensive liner notes detailing the creative history of each track. This CD makes you want to check out these classic movies and watch them with a fresh perspective.”
 -- Soundtrack.net

“Truly magnificent.  The booklets that come with each CD are worth the price alone!”
 -- SPFX

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