A card in that slot reads: 'This space reserved for your copy of 'Live Over Europe 2007,' which was released in Nov. The first thing fans will notice when they open this box set is an open slot. Some of the songs on the live CD date back to 1987 with 'Spiralling' and end in 2007 with 'Oh, L'Amour.' The DVD, documenting the duo's live BBC tapings, gets the nostalgia working with live tapings of 'Sometimes,' 'Chains of Love' and 'Ship of Fools,' but also spotlights 'Salsbury Hill' from 2003 and 'Breathe' from 2005.

All of the British-pop duo's hits, including 'Oh, L'Amour,' 'Chains of Love' and 'A Little Respect,' have been remastered for the set. The difference between 'Total Pop!' and 'Total Pop! Deluxe Box' is that not only do fans get the two-CD hits collection but also a live CD, a DVD and a rare-photo booklet. Jeff ViceĮRASURE 'Total Pop! Deluxe Box: The First 40 Hits' (Mute/Sire/Rhino) ★★★½ And of special note to fans is the fourth disc, which consists of songs culled from a rarely heard, 1973 concert recorded the band's stomping grounds (in Memphis). The collection also boasts some of the pre-band and later solo efforts by singer/songwriters Chris Bell and Alex Chilton. 'In the Street' (better known as the theme song for TV's 'That '70s Show'), 'September Gurls'and 'Way Out West' are some of the highlights. This four-disc boxed set contains almost all of the quartet's proper recorded work, as well as demos and alternate versions of songs. The DVD is the latest installment of the 'Family Jewels' series, featuring 'Big Gun' and other bonus vids of 'Jailbreak,' 'Highway to Hell' and the making of 'Hard as a Rock' and 'Rock 'N' Roll Train.' - Scott IwasakiīIG STAR 'Keep an Eye on the Day' (Rhino) ★★★★ (Rock in Peac)' and 'Love Song,' but also 'Big Gun' from the 'Last Action Hero' soundtrack and the song 'Cold Hearted Man' from the B-side of 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation.' The set also contains the live versions of 'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,' 'Dog Eat Dog' and 'Live Wire,' which were recorded in the late '70s. Not only do the CDs feature the Australian-only release of 'Stick Around,' 'R.I.P. Packaged in a guitar-amp box, this three-disc set - two CDs and one DVD - is rife with rarities that were scattered here, there and everywhere. 'Backtracks' is a treasure trove for AC/DC fans. There's sure to be something for family or friends on your holiday gift list. The greatest-hits discs, including everything from a new Bee Gees package to a 'Weird Al' Yankovic collection, are a nice, convenient way to have many of the artists' popular songs in one place.

Here are reviews of some of the latest, greatest hits and multi-CD box sets that are now on store shelves.īox sets range from AC/DC to Hank Williams Sr., and they feature rare tracks and outtakes. The holiday season is upon us once again, and music is always a welcome gift.

Son volt a retrospective rarity