Lynyrd Skynyrd [Box set]

Lynyrd Skynyrd | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 12, 1991)
• Original Release Date: November 12, 1991
• Number of Discs: 3
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002OHV
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,721 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #90 in Music > Classic Rock > Southern Rock

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic collection, May 1, 1999

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"sleaf" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lynyrd Skynyrd (Audio CD)

Andy Gill, the official critic above, is obviously not a fan of either Skynyrd or southern rock. Skynyrd are often misunderstood and easily dismissed due to the corner they have been painted into by the ubiquitousness of "Free Bird" and a few of their other hits. But to any healthy rock fan who listens to one of their albums, it will be obvious that someone who believes "Street Survivors" is a "rotten LP" has no business being a professional music critic. There's just no question these guys are worthy of a retrospective of this size, and they fill it out sensationally. This is obviously not the first Skynyrd purchase one should make (I don't think any box set is a wise first buy), but for those who are already aware of the amazing strength and consistency of this band's catalogue, I say buy this set immediately. "Junkie" and "He's Alive" on disc 1 are truly amazing songs that I haven't heard elsewhere. In addition, the demos of previously released tracks offer well-chosen peaks into the band's creative process that I enjoy listening to as much as the finished versions. Fantastic booklet, too, with informative writing and great pics.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Collection (please remaster it), July 14, 2002

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James F. Colobus (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lynyrd Skynyrd (Audio CD)

This box set stands as a testament to the diversity and quality of Lynyrd Skynyrd's music. From the spare blues of "Mr. Banker" and "Four Walls of Raiford" to the balladry of "Tuesday's Gone" and "One More Time" to the hard rock of "On the Hunt" and "Saturday Night Special", this set demonstrates that the boys from Florida excelled in a wide variety of musical styles. If you are a casual fan, the hits are all here from "Freebird" to "Sweet Home Alabama". For the Skynyrd enthusiast, Disc 1 is a treasure-trove of very enjoyable demos that makes this box set a must.

I do have a few complaints though. First, the songs have not been remastered for this box set which is rather unfortunate since Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic albums were not graced with great production quality. Second, though I appreciate the live songs on Disc 3, I feel we should have been offered the studio versions of "Gimme Back My Bullets", "Searchin", "Simple Man", and "Whiskey Rock-A-Roller" as well. "Simple Man" in particular is one of Skynyrd's all-time classics and no career retrospective box set should be without the original studio version of this song. Still, there are some great moments in the live songs included here too - who doesn't enjoy it when Ronnie tells the crowd he's gonna "sik an Okie" on them in the intro to "T For Texas"?

If you've ever been a fan of southern rock in general or Lynyrd Skynyrd in particular, you need this box set in your collection. I've had it for 10 years now and continue to derive a great deal of enjoyment from it - I'm quite confident you will too.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the South- Period!, January 16, 2000

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W. Langan "take403" (the end of the world to your town!) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lynyrd Skynyrd (Audio CD)

I like the fact that this box set includes their biggest hits and includes its share of rarities (like the original demo of "Free Bird" back in 1970 and the alternative take of "What's Your Name"). I'm glad they included "The Ballad of Curtis Lowe", one of my favorite all-time Skynyrd songs! Also includes lots of live material from their 1976 tour. The booklet is generous with photos and insights on the band. Skynyrd is my all-time favorite Southern rock band since just about everything they did (while Ronnie Van Zant and Steve and Cassie Gaines were still alive) is worth having. There's no other band of that genre that I could recommend all their original albums. Fortunately, nothing from their 1991 "reunion" album is included!