No comments about Collectors Box.

5 comments about Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop, Vol. 1: The Greatest Songs from Early Rock 'n' Roll.

1. good, well thought out box set, good listening.This music has became timeless and still sounds fresh.



2. ROCK, RHYTHM AND DOO WOP is an excellent collection for fans of rock & roll TOP 40 radio. The majority here were top sellers in their day and got the most airtime. By those parameters alone, they would be considered "the greatest."
   
   Main criticisms--
   Since these tunes are more likely to appear on various artists compilations, even the beginning collector may already own a good percentage of them. Additionally, the three CDs here could easily have accomodated 90 songs, instead of 66.
   
   The 64-page long-box style book is quite excellent-- packed with full page photos and lots of interesting details. Sound quality of the transfers is very good, as well. Altogether, this is a nice package of rock & roll and doo wop standards.
   
   TOTAL RUNNING TIMES --
   DISC ONE -- 54:16
   DISC TWO -- 55:45
   DISC THREE -- 56:57



3. The best thing that I can tell you about this collection is that so many people wanted to borrow it at my wife's job she had to bring it home for fear that someone would take it.Wish I could get a commission for all the people that said they were going to buy it. Sound restored wonderfully,brings back a lot of good memories from a simpler time.



4. Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop, Vol. 1: The Greatest Songs From Early Rock 'n' Roll is yet another great box set from Rhino Records. The songs span the early years of rock music from the mid 50's to the early 60's. As the title suggests, all styles of music are represented by artists like The Drifters, Buddy Holly, The Shirelles, Del Shannon, The Platters, Ray Charles, Little Richard and many others. Well worth the price, this is a perfect collection for fans of this musical era.



5. I sat down at the computer to list Rock Rhythm & Doo Wop CD set on Amazon Marketplace to sell, but just on a whim stuck one of the CD's in the player to listen for a minute. Now I just cannot part with it. The music is so much fun, you cannot stand still during some of the songs, and it really brings back memories (for some of us!). If you enjoy music from this era, this is a great set to have.

5 comments about Brainwashed (Special Edition with Bonus DVD).

1. A great last go for one of the fab four. A beautiful album from start to finish.



2. During the Time that much of the Music on this Recording was created, George, was very aware that his Life was almost over. And going in, I had never heard a Note of this CD called: "Brainwashed". As, I could only imagine what he was dealing with in the Last Year of his Life, I was expecting this Music to be Dire and Depressed in content. These Great Up-Lifting Songs and the General Tone of Happiness that I found here, for me has really Re-Inforced the Commitment of George Harrison as a Man of Great Faith and Spirit. And because of this, my Respect for this Man and his Art has Multiplied.
   
   From the Wonderful Acoustic Guitars that ring like Bells on the Opener: "Any Road", right on through to the Closer: "Brainwashed", this is Joyful Music that ranks up with any of George's Greatest Works. Like "Cloud Nine" and the best Moments of The Wilbury's, this is the Work of an Mature and Worldly Person, that seems very content and at Peace.
   
   On repeated listenings this Record holds up so Well, my Favorite track keeps on changing, right now "Pisces Fish" is at the Top, but this is an ongoing thing for my Ears and Heart, so I'll bet another of these Gems takes it's place as I absorb this Record again and again.
   
   I will agree with some of the other Reviewers and say that as the DVD is Beautiful in Content, and gives us a real personal look at George, {Who was Sooo Private about his Life} I sure do wish it was Longer. That said, I really think that this The Deluxe Edition is they way to go, it is special and fitting for this Record to have all the 'Extras' included.
   
   It's still Difficult to be without George Harrison in our World, but his Spirit is so Vast, he is now The Universe above us Forever.
   This is a Fantasic CD...FIVE STARS !!!



3. This is by Far my Favorite Album by George...
   Lyrically it is lightyears beyond where he has gone before.



4. This album is a must for all Harrison fans, and deserves a listen even by those who are not. His talent and spirituality are up front in the music and lyrics, which are mostly explorations of Harrison's feelings about life and God, with a few surprises in the form of more whimsical offerings like "The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea", and the bluesy "Rocking Chair in Hawaii", which point to his versatility as an artist. The chant performed by Harrison and Dhani, his son, at the end of the title track is especially poignant. The album released posthumosly and finished by Jeff Lynne and Dhani is a testament to a musician and man who was much loved by his family, friends, and fans.



5. I have been a Beatlemaniac since age 5, when my parents gave me my first Beatles Album (The Beatles Again; 1970). I purchased this album on recommendation from a fellow Beatlemaniac. I have listened to this album virtually every day for a year and a half. George left it all on the vinyl, and most lovingly. Thank you George, for this musical treasure.

5 comments about Legacy.

1. Never thought Rick Nelson produced such a vast amount great music! I've played these CDs over and over. I recommend these CDs to any '60s music lover.



2. From the photos to the songs, it is a wonderful group of music/memories.
   Very pleased with my purchase



3. Ricky Nelson is one of the most underrated Rock stars ever, period. Want proof? Listen to this album.



4. I'm glad I bought this 4-pack CD package. It has a lot of songs that I had not heard before. The quality is excellent.



5. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK WHO EVER PUT THESE CD'S TOGETHER. THEY ARE JUST GREAT. I HAVE BEEN A FAN OF RICKS SINCE I WAS 11 YRS. LETS JUST SAY I'M 30+++ NOW. TO HEAR SOME OF THESE SONGS IS UNBELEIVEABLE...I HAD ALL OF RICKS ALBUMS WHEN I WAS GROWING UP, AND THEY WERE STOLEN WHEN MY HOUSE WAS ROBBED. SLOWLY, I'M REPLACING THEM, BUT THEY WON'T BE AUTOGRAPHED LIKE MY ORIGINALS. TO HEAR SONGS LIKE "ONE NIGHT STAND," "PROMENADE IN GREEN", "YOU JUST CANT QUIT" "I RISE, I FALL" SONGS THAT I HAVEN'T HEARD FOR YEARS WHEN I USED TO PLAY THEM OVER & OVER & OVER AGAIN WITH MY EAR STUCK TO MY PARENTS CONSOLE T.V. WITH THE TURN TABLE ATTACHED, MY POOR PARENTS HAD TO LISTEN TO THEM OVER & OVER AGAIN. (WE DIDN'T HAVE HEAD PHONES THEN)
   ANY ONE WHO EVER FOLLOWED RICK, WILL ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS.!!!
   THE CD WITH MATTHEW, GUNNAR, & SAM SINGING GARDEN PARTY IS THE BEST TRIBUTE THEY COULD DO FOR THEIR FATHER...AND SAM'S VOICE IS THE GREATEST!! I HOPE ONE DAY, HE THINKS OF GOING IN TO THE RECORD BUSINESS. HE'S GOT THE GREAT RICKY NELSON CHARM.

5 comments about Heavy Metal.

1. This rhino set is actually a very good represention of metal from the last 40 years or so.It includes songs by Blue Cheer,Alice Cooper, UFO,Judas Priest,Angel Witch,Girlschool,Iron Maiden,Motorhead,Venom, Raven,Mercyful Fate,Metallica,Accept,Slayer,Metal Church,Prong,and Sepultura.Which is a huge span of metal,on the bad side it includeds to much Glam and non metal acts(Ted Nugent,Living Colour ,Kiss,Stryper,and Skid Row).If this were cut down to three disks and other bands such as Bathory ,Candlemass and Death were added to make a fourth disk, you would have a great metal set.Some stuff which is needed such as Early Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin isn't in here because of copywrite ownership issues.The 77 page book is great with alot of pictures ,a story about each song and small articules on metal and it's history makes up for some of the bad song choices.



2. I'll admit it, I'm always a sucker for cool packaging. That said, I was mostly pleased with selection with my negatives being the Hawkwind and the Sepultura tracks. I'm not a Hawkwind aficionado, but didn't they have something better that could have been used instead? Lost Johnny is just awful. And Sepultura gets a thumbs down because I just don't dig non-melodic, growling kind of metal, which most thrash is.
   
   Otherwise, it's all good.... 70's originals, NWOBHM, 80's hair bands, glam, power metal, I love it all! But they should have thrown a couple other goodies to sweeten it, a guitar pick or something. Buy!



3. I purchased this on a lightning deals offer back in December for the outrageous price of $18.97. I've been taking my time listening to the CD's and months later I have no complaints. This is a nice compilation of a wide range of artists. I remember listening to most of this music in my early teens and so it has been fun to relive some memories. This has also been a huge conversation piece at parties, both the music and the box are memorable.



4. first off i'm actually 17, i just don't want to screw up my friends account, the one im using. secondly this is a great box set.
   
   i have no complaints about this product at all. the music is great, the amp styled box looks cool, and the book has over 75 pages of great pictures and biographies of the bands. also it speaks of the history of metal, interviews some great ions (like Ronnie James Dio, and Lita Ford) of the metal world who help augment the lifestyle, and it also has some great quotes by some of the bands/bandmates (like Alice Cooper, Geezer Butler, Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Halford, and Vinnie Paul, just to name a few). Also another bonus is that there is a great full page picture of Lita ford, a back shot, and D4NM does she have a great 4SS.
   
   to sum it up i would give this a five stars, but the amazon priece is a bit too expensive even for this, so i gave it a four stars. i would recommend buy it from an independent seller for about $40 or less. i got mine brand new for $25, a great buy. good luck in your quest to find a cheap one.
   
   JAWS
   Jon A. Waverly



5. The music selections may not be the best representations of the genre; I guess a REAL fan would know by the titles listed, or would be enough of a fan to like them from the start.
   
   The set came in a box that was made very well, of a strong cardboard (like particle board or wood panelling) and made to look like an old time radio. But being that it is about the size of a shoebox, and only holds the 4 CD set, it takes a LOT of room for just 4 CD's, so I do not use it.
   
   I guess I'm not a "True Fan"

5 comments about Jeff Beck 3-Pak - Blow by Blow/Wired/There and Back.

1. Three Great Albums... Jeff Beck at the height of his artistic journey. Let's not overlook all of the other gifted musicians on these discs. The guitar gods sometimes get all the credit. If you are just getting into Jeff Beck and his bands, this would be the best and most economical way to "Get There"... Check out "Rough & Ready" if you can get the CD somewhat economically. Many fans forget about that one. One last thought... these cats can still ROCK!!! Love to see you live again.



2. for any old or new jeff beck fans this is a great collection of jeff becks best songs all in one very affordable box set. cd set contains "blow by blow" and "wired" and the last disc "there and back" all put out by epic records. i think the best way to listen to this set{if possible} is just put all three disc in and press shuffle all. cd contains classics like "cause we ended as lovers" to "blue wind" to "the pump" ....



3. I have been a Beck fan since high school/college and own allthree of these albums on vinyl. After my initial disappointment in"Who Else!" (I don't know, maybe at 40, I'm to old to like the techno stuff, maybe Jeff was just better 25 years ago!), I wanted to replace one of my old vinyl albums with a CD. Going back through my collection, I found that my 3 favorite Beck releases were Blow By Blow (1975), Wired (1976), & There and Back (1980).

   Since I had limited myself to buying just one of these, I had to make a decision! I was having a hard time deciding which was my favorite when I found this box set containing all 3!...(all 3 are better records than "Who Else!")




4. For A Brit, this is unbelievable value.These three albums chart JB's quantum leap for me, and I urge you to listen to "Cause we've ended as Lovers", "Led Boots", and "The Pump" (to take one from each) as demonstrations of Beck@s mastery.It's a personal thang, but next Hendrix, he discovered how to read a soul out of a guitar like no other... there are many really powerful tracks in this collection, and I cannot see a lover of electric guitar ever regretting stumping up the bucks for this slice of "Beethoven late quartet" level inspiration,beauty,and sheer octane.



5. Jeff Beck. 2 words that speak volums, A true musical genius of this or any generation!! I had the opportunity 2 c him live 4/18/99 at the paramount theater oakland 5 stars a real a classic!!! $35 for the ticket a true value

3 comments about Real Life Permanent Dreams: A Cornucopia of British Psychedlia 1965-1970.

1. Shelling out big bucks for a psych comp is a risky move. I don't particularly object to the song collection or packaging (although there is more duplication than I would like) but the sound quality on the my CD's is horrible in my opinion. Virtually nothing is remastered that I can tell and everything is low and scratchy and there's reverb everywhere. In fact, I don't look forward to listening to this collection at all. If I got a bad batch of discs please let me know but based upon what I received, my cash would have been better spent elsewhere. The new "Insane Times" comp, while containing one fourth of the tracks, is far more enjoyable.



2. The 99 tracks on Real Life Permanent Dreams run the range from Pop to Freakbeat to early Prog. Some are from famous artists (The Kinks, Donovan, Jethro Tull). But, most are obscure although a few appear on similar compilations like Mojo's Acid Drops, Nuggets II and Paisley Pop.
   
   There are a few covers here as well. The Fleur De Lys' Circles is very close to The Who's original. Julie Driscoll's Season Of The Witch is a little different than Donovan's. The covers show how these bands influenced and were influenced by each other.
   
   If you can't get enough authentic sixties Popsike, this set's for you.
   
   [DW]



3. I'm somewhat proud (and embarrassed :)) to have amassed almost 100 compilations on British beat/freakbeat/pop/sike/popsike, alone. These prized discs represent years of feckless and self-indulgent preoccupation (as it undoubtedly appears to the wife) in hunting down these imported hen's teeth which seem to go out of print as fast as they are released. So...to actually find something new that doesn't cover the same soggy, trodden ground and/or presents a fresh perspective with new tracks and artists is a rare and welcome discovery. This collection seems to do that very thing. Yes, it has a few familiar faces and some big names sprinkled in, but they are generally overlooked album cuts or b-sides that lend credence to the period and flow of ideas being passed around musically, like a joint. Not everyone who will buy this box set may be as sophisticated as some of us "chronically obsessive types", but they should enjoy this interesting assemblage on listen-ability alone. On the surface it is reminiscent (albeit much less obvious) of The British Nuggets II box and is divided onto four discs, "Sowing The Seeds", "Plant A Flower Today", Happydaystoytown" and Circus Days Are Here Again" which dance almost chronologically up through the years '65-'70. It comes with a nice glossy booklet that follows track for track, giving one some sense of history, the players and their trajectories. A worthy addition from one of the only big name labels, Castle/Sanctuary, who seem to think it important to continue to invest energy and pounds in this historical genre.

5 comments about The Complete Reprise Sessions.

1. Casual fans may want to pick up the single CD that has Parsons' two solo albums "G.P." and "Grevious Angel". It sounds fine but this box set has just about every worthwhile outtake from sessions for both albums and is certainly for the hardcore fan.
   
   Gram Parsons helped kick start a revolution in country music AND rock 'n' roll by helping to invent country rock (or as Parsons preferred to call it, "American cosmic music"). Sure the genre has taken its knocks over the years but Parsons along with Gene Clark (also a former Byrd), Michael Nesmith, Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn helped give birth to a musical form that captured all the soulfulness of GREAT country music, injected rock 'n' roll spirit into it(and soul of course). Who can forget Emmylou Harris who came to the attention of the public after Gram went to see her in a bar invited to record and tour with him? She provides a terrific complement to Gram's soulful vocal performances.
   
   This terrific box set features Parsons' solo albums "G.P" and "Grevious Angel" as well as a selection of outtakes from the same sessions found in the Reprise vaults presented on a third disc. Make no mistake the original combo CD "G.P." and "Grevious Angel" sounded extremely good on CD and for new fans that might be the way to go but for fans who ate of every Gram release during his short life and after, this truly is an essential collection. I'd also recommend "Live at the Avalon Ballrom 1969" featuring Gram with his band The Flying Burrito Brothers and released by Amoeba Records last year.
   
   Disc 1 consists of all 11 tracks from "G.P." plus a "G.P" radio promo, interviews and two performances "Love Hurts" and "Sin City" featuring Emmylou on both plus N.D. Smart on the latter with Gram. Sadly, even with the weight of Reprise behind the album "G.P." didn't sell in droves.
   
   Disc 2 features all of "Grevious Angel" plus an instrumental track of "Return of the Grievous Angel" and an interview recording that local D.J.'s could use to make it sound like they were interviewing Gram. That was pretty common practice back then particularly to help promote an album.
   
   Disc 3 has all of the rarities, outtakes and alternate takes from both albums. A lot of them have shown up on bootlegs over the years and offical releases but we do get nine tracks that have never shown up on offical releases some of which have NOT been on bootlegs either. 18 tracks in all, the third disc sounds terrific with a huge improvement over the bootlegs released over the years from second and third generation tapes.
   
   Kudos to Rhino for the lovely box set that holds these CDs and the min-reproductions of the original album gatefold sleeves for the two releases. The remastered sound by Bill Inglot and Dan Hersch supervised by compilation producers Emmylous Harris and James Austin sounds terrific. The booklet includes comments from those that worked with Gram as well as an overview of his life and the history behind each album.
   
   My only complaint is that, once again, Rhino has put the CDs in a reproduction of the cardboard vinyl WITHOUT any inserts which does lead to scratching of the CDs as you slide them in and out. For the extra $2.00, I'd be willing to pay for a plastic sleeve for each one of these or even see them released in a digipack since it tends to prevent wear and tear. I ended up copying the artwork and putting them in plastic cases to protect them. It's a minor point but it does show a lack of attention to detail on the part of Rhino for such a great release.
   
   
   Highly recommended.



2. Like many of you thinking of buying this, I was tempted by the outtakes. Some of them I had on bootleg, but I was so desperate to get anything "new" by GP that I broke down. Good sound--can't say it's better than previous issues. Some outtakes are more noticably different than the standard fare. I only wish that the record companies would clean up some of the great bootlegged recordings. Now that would be a box set worth having.



3. If only every reissue of a classic album could be this good. I am thunderstruck at the depth of Parson's ability and genius.



4. Sounds great, clean refreshing, a remembrance of all that is good..go out and buy it now!!



5. I was extremely excited about this set when it was rumored to be released, and then I was annoyed at the format. We know that the two albums here fit on one disc, so why separate them and make us pay for 3 discs instead of 2? This kept me from buying it straightaway (coupled with the fact that if you have the two-fer disc already, you have the bulk & best of this set already). I, of course, broke down and bought it like any true fan and I was not disappointed in the slightest. Although I have most of these songs already, these mixes are superb -- better than perfect almost -- it's easily the best-sounding Gram Parsons related reissue of the CD era & some of the alternate takes are amazingly good, if in tentative arrangements -- "Hickory Wind", "She", "Love Hurts" & "Ooh Las Vegas" all rival the master takes & "Return of the Grevious Angel #1" is a revelation if for no other reason than to hear another cut of this fantastic song (albeit with Gram flubbing the words a bit and EmmyLou not really opening up on the harmony part). The format is questionable and as one reviewer mentioned, since the albums are kept separated, it would've been nice to marry the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS tracks back up with the Grevious Angel album instead of tacking them on at the end. Similarly, the interviews and radio tracks (while pleasing) are simply fluff: why do we need an instrumental (karaoke) version of a Gram Parsons song? I would like to have seen the two records on one CD, the outtakes on another and all the radio stuff on a third, abbreviated "Bonus Disc" or something. Ultimately this really means nothing, though, since the music in this package is all fantastically performed & remastered & the price tag is reasonable. We can only hope for the same treatment of the Flying Burrito Brothers' first two records & eliminate the SLEEPLESS NIGHTS album altogether, get "Bonie Moronie" on CD and purge the vaults, there's no reason to hold back at this point.

5 comments about 80's Retro Hits.

1. Majority are remixes very different than what was played on the radio or in clubs!1 star only for the original hard to find GO by Tones on Tail



2. This album is the good starting point for those who consider Rock as just Led Zeppelin and Jim Morrison. True, they were the giants of hard ROCK. Yet leaders like David Bowie and at first U2 (the letter 2 and the numeral U-Casey Kasum:) steered rock into the field of Alternative Avant-Garde. A new and refreshing attack on the 4/4 beat!
   
   Here are sterling examples of the Alternative sound. They were made when Avant-Garde was just a fringe. They were made generally before the bands became "big" and "sold out." They are my favorite genre of rock.



3. That's exactly what I did on the second hour of my radio show. I featured almost all the songs on this collection, special mixes that I never knew existed, or were out of print long since 12" club mixes were mothballed. Incredible! I had the studio monitor cranked all the way up as I played these great remixes to grateful listeners, turning back the clock to the glorious 80's, if just for a little while. It's a treasure chest, a purchase you will never regret. Anyone who has lived the eighties alternative scene will be awestruck. Where else could you find Icicle Works "Whisper to a Scream" on ANY compilation, anywhere? Forget the so called "edited" versions of these great songs that radio station have played ad-nausium. Buy it.



4. This CD set is a great buy for all the terrific songs that are on it. So many memories are stirred up listening to the tracks. If you are into hard to find remixes and no longer have vinyl capabilities you cannot go wrong with this set!



5. While the first 3 volumes were all single discs, this boxed set, for only 15 bux, is like getting volumes 4, 5 AND 6!!! So many 80s 12" mixes on CD at last!!!! Only real downside is one of those horrible re-recorded remixes of Modern English "I Melt With You" from 1990. Track times:
   
   Disc: 1
   1. She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult (6:56)
   2. I Love You - Yello (7:04)
   3. Go! - Tones on Tail (4:28)
   4. Tower of Strength - The Mission UK (8:41)
   5. Living in Oblivion - Anything Box (5:53)
   6. I Got You - Split Enz (3:30)
   7. Change - Tears for Fears (6:00)
   8. Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) - Icicle Works (5:17)
   9. Beat Box (Diversion One) - The Art of Noise (8:19)
   10. Bottom Line - Big Audio Dynamite (7:24)
   Disc: 2
   1. Everyday Is Halloween - Ministry (6:22)
   2. P-Machinery - Propaganda (9:22)
   3. First, Last for Everything (Disconet Edit) - Endgames (8:01)
   4. Kiss Me - Stephen Duffy (7:28)
   5. I Go Crazy - Flesh for Lulu (6:33)
   6. Saturdays in Silesia - Rational Youth (7:15)
   7. Lose Him - I Start Counting (7:15)
   8. Love Song - Simple Minds (5:04)
   9. I Melt With You - Modern English (5:30)
   10. Nemesis - Shriekback (5:52)
   Disc: 3
   1. Moments in Love - The Art of Noise (10:17)
   2. Situation - Yaz (5:44)
   3. Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood (7:24)
   4. Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go - Soft Cell (8:57)
   5. If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (5:56)
   6. April Fool (April First) - Chalk Circle (5:31)
   7. Cars - Gary Numan (3:46)
   8. Send Me Angel'88 (6:14)
   9. Safety Dance - Men Without Hats (4:32)
   10. West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys (7:48)

5 comments about Synchronistic Wanderings.

1. I own both "Synchronistic Wanderings" and "Pat Benatar Greatest Hits", and I must say "Synchronistic Wanderings" does a much better job of covering her career. If you're unsure of which to get, go with this more inclusive collection. For only a few more dollars you can get this collection (used), but you get two extra CD's worth of material, including rarities and tracks from her 90's albums "True Love" and "Gravity's Rainbow", not to mention a biographical booklet with commentary by Pat and Neil (her husband/guitarist).
   
   Also, some of the tracks from her "Greatest Hits" album have been shortened by a few seconds to fit as many songs as possible into one CD. It's only a minor annoyance, but an annoyance nonetheless. On this collection all the songs are their original length.
   
   "Synchronistic Wanderings" is a great collection, by one of the greatest rock singers of our time.



2. Pat Benatar is, in my mind, the greatest female rock singer of all time. She had an amazing voice, was incredibly sexy, and made some great music. Up until now, my only introduction to her was the single disc "Greatest Hits" album released this past June. It had some amazing stuff on it. But I wanted more.
   
   So, I went searching through Amazon, and I found the three disc boxed set "Synchronistic Wanderings". I saw it and went, "I got to get this". And when I saw how cheap it was, I said, "I have to get this now.
   
   Well today, I finally found it. I popped it into my cd player. My thoughts? Read on for the practically inevitable positives and negatives.
   
   Positives:
   -Three discs filled with nothing but Pat! What more can you ask for? This cd has all the big hits, including "Heartbreak", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "Hell Is For Children", "Shadows Of The Night", "Love Is A Battlefield", "We Belong" and "Invincible" are all included.
   -Many underrated album cuts and rarities are incuded as well, including b - sides, demos and live performances.
   -Fantastic liner notes.
   -Great remastering job.
   -No edits! All songs are in their original length.
   -This set is CHEAP! I thought I had to shell out a good sixty or seventy dollars for it, but I got it for less than forty bucks. That is one offer you should not pass up.
   
   Negatives:
   -While the remastering job is great overall, there are one or two songs that sound a little flat, namely "Ooh Ooh Song" and "Invincible. But other than that, everything sounds great.
   
   Overall, this is the best Pat Benatar compilation on the market. If you're a casual or beginning fan, than this is the collection to own.



3. Disk two and three are the best, after Pat and Neil had a chance to mature. (Steven Stolder, don't give up your day job.) Bolth ear candy and social commentary. can't get enough!! Best song is the Freeking Rocking All Fired Up.



4. For my money this box set lacks nothing. In terms of extras, the demo versions and b-sides are very cool. My personal favorite inclusion is the song "Shooting Star" from the Harry Chapin Tribute. If you saw the concert on PBS, it was a moving night to begin with- and when she first appeared she seemed almost out of place with the folksy stars like Judy Collins and CSN. Then she belted out this tune and turned the theater upside down. Probably my personal highlight of the show and I'm thrilled to have a copy on something other than an old VHS tape. Well worth the relatively inexpensive box-set-price.



5. This is a 3 CD anthology covering 1979-1999. Everything that I like and dislike about Benatar is here. The early rock stuff sometimes makes me cringe with Neil Giraldo's simplistic but bombastic '80s power chords. Benatar has a great voice but never reached her potential due to working within the constraints of AOR radio...which paid off handsomely considering she had 19 top 40 hits. There are a fair amount of unreleased tracks and alternative versions here for the die hard, but what I enjoyed most were the liner notes. Every single song has very enlightening insights from Pat and Neal, who shared their feelings separate from each other, making for some very interesting contrasts. It's great from a music standpoint as it explains why they left some things in (that's John Lee Hooker laughing at the beginning of Rise) and what they were trying to accomplish with other things, what songs they still love and others that they can't stand anymore. Reading along also allows you to really feel what they have gone through the last 20 years, from making artistic compromises with Chrysalis, to the birth of their kids and the highs and lows of their careers. Interesting reading and usually good listening.