cast recordings you regret buying — Page 3

I'm new to this whole message board scene. This post marks me losing my message board virginity. [tear]

Definitely have to say Mamma Mia--I did not like the London cast at all. It's one of those cast recordings that you listen to once or twice, and then its banished back to the case (or floor...wherever) forever.

I bought Marie Christine and have not been able to get into it...

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the matthew broderick version of the music man (i got sent a coupon in the press kit-ish thing from mti i swear)
man of la mancha(revival)- I only listen to 2 songs on it
cabaret (revival)- see above
wonderful town- most of the songs are kinda boring
cats

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Oh I KNOW he didn't say A Little Night Music....I must have read it wrong.

Boy From Oz is collecting dust on my shelf!

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Godspell recording - what a bore.

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1.) John and Jen
2.) When Pigs Fly
3.) Magdalena
4.) Wicked (SORRY EVERYONE!)
5.) Cats (London)
6.) Evita (Concept Album)

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I don't like the new "Little Shop" either. That is probably only because there isn't a thing about Hunter Foster, or his sister, that I like. They both just irritate me.

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Personally, I think it's sad that any of us feel the need to apologize for not liking something on here, just because we know that a group of teenagers and wannabe Broadway Stars (good luck!) are going to be burned at the stake for saying we don't like "Wicked" or "Rent" It is possible for someone not to like these two really overblown musicals and detest Sutton Foster, Hunter Foster and Roger Bart.

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No, Eponine, you aren't the only Miss Saigon fan. I saw the Miss Saigon tour (which my cousin Kristi was in) several years ago. Afterwards, she gave me the show's cast recording, and I still love it. I must admit that I am a bit suprised at how many regret buying the Urinetown and LSOH revival recordings. Not because I am astounded that someone might not like these "overblown" musicals or actors; just because I've never heard it from so many people on the message board.

Now, back to the ACTUAL thread, I regret buying the The King and I cast recording.

Also, I agree that Gavin Creel is the only good thing about the Fame (North American tour) recording.

Avenue Q
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Into the Woods revival

Tendres Baisers,
Juliette Capulet

>>There are however quite a few cd's I bought and tossed to the side that I later "rediscovered" so to speak.

wow i totally agree with you- i didn't like lachuisa's wild party at first, and upon rediscovering it, i fell in love... now i know all the words and what have you. i think it's that way with a lot of more complex work- at first it doesn't hit yours ears quite right, then you go back... same with floyd, which is a GREAT show and i highly recommend it to all you folks.
in regards to albums i regret buying, my useal policy is to steal other people's cds, and if i like it, i'll burn it. i mean, uh, buy it. however, there are a few that just make me go "eeew!"

-all of wildhorn (and ihave a friend that is obsessed with him... so i know there are a lot of devoted fans. don't burn me.)
-jane eyre (i love the actors but, oy vey!)
-Song and Dance (love you berni- but WHYYY?)
-lippa's wild party (i like most of his other stuff, but this didn't work for me)
-Boy From Oz (the tempo was WAY to fast on the whole thing. try peter allen's orginals, they're fabu)

that's really all i can think of right now

A few people have mentioned "Song & Dance." I agree it's not great but I must admit, it's one of my guilty pleasures.

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