Favorite Rock Box Set?

[BruceH]

Has anyone mentioned that Lynyrd Skynyrd box from the early 90's? I don't have it myself, but I borrowed it from a library about 12 or 13 years ago, and seem to recall that it was very good.

[Aggie87]

Los Lobos - El Cancionero: Mas Y Mas  - includes hits, great album tracks, live stuff, unreleased stuff, and side projects.  A great summary.

Funny: I was just playing "Just Another Band from East LA" (at least I think that's the title) an earlier box set. Is there any over-lap?

BTW I just got to hear them at a concert in a vinyard where there was lots of room for dancing. They make a great bar band.

There's alot of overlap between the two. I used to have the 2 disc compilation you've got, and really liked it as well. The bigger box is (obviously) more fleshed out, and continues up until 2000, whereas the 2 disc set ends at 1993.

I'd go for the Mas & Mas box if you like Los Lobos. I also like their newest disc, The Ride. Gonna have to go back and check out Good Morning Aztlan now!

[Stefan Wood]

I thought there was recently a 2 cds set of Staus Quo's "As and Bs singles" set, that covered their material up to the early 70's. I think I saw it online; I have never heard their music.

[vibes]

I picked up the recently released Black Sabbath box on Saturday, and it's well on its way to becoming my favorite rock box set - I've listened to the first four albums included so far. The music sounds great (at least, better than the previous issues I've heard), especially the drums. I haven't watched the DVD yet, but am looking forward to it. The booklet included is nicely done, with lots of information about the music and what inspired it. A lot of this stuff is new to me, since I was born after Sabbath's heyday, but I'm having fun with it. Highly recommended.

[chris olivarez]

I don't think anyone has discussed label boxes here:

The only label box I have is the 2-CD Cobra box - at thetime it was the only way to get the Otis Rush master takes in one place. Other music on it is good, too.

Ditto.

[ghost of miles]

I don't think anyone has discussed label boxes here:

The only label box I have is the 2-CD Cobra box - at thetime it was the only way to get the Otis Rush master takes in one place. Other music on it is good, too.

That Cobra box is excellent--one of the first blues CDs I ever bought. NASHVILLE JUMPS from Bear Family is excellent as well.

[chris olivarez]

Ghost who is that on your avatar?

[ghost of miles]

Ghost who is that on your avatar?

Jane Greer. I watched THE BIG STEAL again this weekend and am obsessed once more... she reminds me so much of my wife in that movie! I didn't realize until yesterday that THE BIG STEAL was Mitchum's "comeback" movie after the pot bust. Evidently much of the movie was filmed while he was still in jail.

[chris olivarez]

I can see why you would be obsessed Ghost. Thanks for the info.

[Big Al]

I don't have too many rock box sets, the only one I pre-ordered was the Buffalo Springfield, 'cause I simply love their music.

I saw this at the library today and checked it out, never havin heard anything besides "For What It's Worth." I gotta say, the charm eludes me. Anything I'm missing, or something I should listen for? Not a knock, mind you; just curious!

[Leeway]

I don't have too many rock box sets, the only one I pre-ordered was the Buffalo Springfield, 'cause I simply love their music.

I saw this at the library today and checked it out, never havin heard anything besides "For What It's Worth." I gotta say, the charm eludes me. Anything I'm missing, or something I should listen for? Not a knock, mind you; just curious!

I really like the Buffalo Springfield: great songs; great harmony; a classic folk rock sound. What's not to like But, in the end, after all, it's a matter of taste. Give it another listen if you can.

[BruceH]

Jane Greer.

You mean Kathie Moffat.

I happened to see The Big Steal on TV recently. That film sure moves fast!

[Big Al]

Discovered the Hendrix box at my local library. This sucker just shot to the top of my MUST BUY PRONTO list!!!! I’m with Bev about the not being much of a fan of Hendrix. I can only take him in small doses. But this box proves me wrong! The version of “Bold As Love” is worth the price of admission alone!!!