Anthony Phillips: Archive Collection I & II (5CD-Set)

5CD set reissue 2022 with bonus CD "The Masquerade Tapes"

At the beginning of 2022, the two Archive Collection albums by Anthony Phillips were reissued CherryRed Records). In addition to further tracks for Volume I, the bonus CD is a real treat for the fans: It contains the previously unreleased demos for the Masquerade musical. Bernd Vormwald dives into the Anthony Phillips archive world and explains it all.

Archive Collection Volume I & Volume II 5CD-Boxset - review

For years, Anthony Phillips' albums have been reissued, drawing on the archives for interesting bonus material. His two Archive Collection albums were reissued in early 2022 as a 5CD set with a bonus CD.

overview and review

Archive Collection Volume I - Track by Track

All tracks of the album Archive Collection Volume I, which is included in the 5CD set and extended by several tracks, are discussed individually in this article.

Volune I: Track By Track

Archive Collection Volume II - Track by Track

All tracks of the album Archive Collection Volume II included in the 5CD set are reviewed individually in this article.

Volume II: Track By Track

Archive Collection: The Masquerade Tapes - Special

One of the biggest mysteries of Anthony Phillips' work is his Masquerade musical project. With the release of the Masquerade Tapes in the frame of this boxset, it was obvious to take a closer look at this project and its background.

Masquerade Tapes