A friend recommended Tangerine Dream to me based on my appreciation of older Cabaret Voltaire (e.g. Micro-Phonies, TCTSatAotL). I had heard some of the stuff from the Risky Business soundtrack, which was okay but had a little too much 80s cheese-synth influence for my taste at the time. I usually don't judge a book by its cover, but the title of this compilation made my curiosity separate the cash from my hip pocket. What I took home was a delectable meal of psychedelic brainstir. Truly rich -- I'd put it in the top ten of my collection. Sit back, relax, close your eyes and let the analogue synths and insane guitar penetrate and take you where they will. (It also works well as an improved soundtrack for TV, movies, or life.)

This is one of my favorite Best of... compilations. This double disc collection highlights the best years (the early years) of Tangerine Dream. DOn't expect cheesy or melodic synths...this is psychadelic sutff living up to its title of space rock. These songs come close to about 20 minutes a piece. Blasting this on your CD player while going to bed makes for a trippy experience. Even though it is not really ambient, if you appreciate that kind of music than you will like this. This is such an undiscovered treasure. Obviously, Tangerine Dream are pioneers of electronica, and mixing it with rock. Truly is one of my favorite CDs.

This contains most of the 1st 3 LP's by this band when they were playing pure deep space music. It does contain a 20 minute unreleased track called "Green Desert" that makes it worthwhile for more than just a rehash of the 1st 3 LP's. Good to get an idea of where it all began.

i was expecting up beat tech. like dream encores, but the year should have been a hint 69-73 disco i think not