just good, not special
350783
Now available for a few bucks in the Brilliant Classics box, these performances are just fine.

The playing and recording is excellent compared to Karajan's 70's cycle, which sound is mudded with acoustics that sound like it's recorded in a very big empty church.
And that's ironic because Blomstedt's set for certain is recorded in a church and you do not notice that at all  - the booklets of Karajan's recordings give no clue where the recordings took place.

However: the tempi are way too slow and even though the playing is more rhythmical defined, better articulated than Karajan's recording, I like Karajan's set much better for it's drive, energy and passion.
The third symphonie's scherzo however I like Blomstedt's tempo much better.

And the ninth is special indeed.
Forget the first movement, way too slow, but the second movement is easily given the best performance ever.
Here the tempo is just right.
Karajan is too fast, well not so much the speed alone, the playing just isn't tight enough and misses some rhythmical definition
 The violins under Blomstedt play very articulate and sound at the same time nicely rough and scratchy.

The recording is superb.
The celli and double basses are beautiful recorded.
Listen to the introduction of the famous theme in the finale, those double basses really grunt!

In general: a good, polite and excellent played set, but without excitement.
A much better deal would be Zinmann's performance on Arte Nova, if you want a more energetic vision which is also up to date with the period instrument ensembles (Gardiner, Norrington and Bruggen), but with a modern orchestra.

You can also check Karajan's set, which speeds are very exiting, even compared to Gardiner, Norrington etc.
The DG sound however could be a turn off: that romantic candlelight 70's sound (the sound which is also ruining most of Trevor Pinnocks's Baroque recordings on Archiv.

But perhaps it's much better to buy one disc at a time.
The ninth symphony for instance is given a brilliant performance by Herreweghe on Harmonia Mundi and the third by Jordi Savall on Auvidis Astree.

I would recommend to check those performances.
301602
A decent album overall but I don't feel there's a standout track to elevate this album to a four or five star status, still highly listenable and enjoyable.
4888583
It's nothing exceptional.  The leather is nice enoughI'm not sure how well it will wear at this point, but the fit was right on.  Maybe a little overpriced.
4785528
Good, but nothing extraordinary.

Hard chocolate shell, and soft chocolate inside. It would maybe be better if it included more nuts, if it was more fudge-y, and if it had some wafer-y layers, etc.
4059722
These are good. Nothing too amazing about them. But they work well for their intended uses.
2828653
Good one. No complains. But looks just simple.
4959486
Certainly decent, but I didn't find it to be anything special as so many reviews suggest.  It is pretty hot, but not in the Insanity Sauce class.
1643623
It does the job, nothing special, good value.
558042
Not bad but not exceptional either.  Feels good in the hands, good blades. I think think the HDX  3 pack of scissors from H0m3 D3p0t are a better value because they feel sturdier and have 2 large scissors and one small.  But if you want a set shipped to your house for free, this does the trick.
1124451
I found myself pleased with this cd after plenty of listens. However, this was mainly because certain of the songs are really awesome, while others are forgettable. The great ones: The Package, Weak and Powerless, Blue, The Outsider, and maybe Pet. Overall, a good album, worth owning, but no legend in the making.
624728
Meh, pretty good. nothing special, a bit space-age. Decent overall
4415696
This was good. It has the regular stuff that a Hot Rod magazine would have. Nothing special, but I enjoyed this.
338632
It was good but nothing special. I m looking for a coffee that is truly extra bold when it says it is in the description.
782895
Nothing new, but well done. Good for the uninitiated
126043
good and cheap ,just like the man except for the good part
2855100
Not very laud, but good enough to enjoy music
615568
No further comments necessary......they are simple, plain, not great and not bad.  Average, that's all.