Brinsley Schwarz - Thinking Back: The Anthology 1970-1975 (CD) - CD

Details: Comprehensive seven CD box set that contains all of the original six albums as well as the 'It's All Over Now' album that was recorded in 1975 but not released until 1988. Also included are unreleased tracks from the Warner vaults as well as live recordings and rarities from band member Ian Gomm who is also providing a mass of rare/unseen images from his archive as well as contributing to the sleeve notes. CD1 features the band's eponymous debut album as well as three previously unreleased tracks from the Warner vaults and rare studio recordings from Ian Gomm's archive. CD 2 features the band's sophomore album 'Despite It All' that is accompanied by live tracks recorded at The Roundhouse in London in 1972. CD 3 features the band's third album 'Silver Pistol' and also has three rare tracks that were recorded for the album but didn't make the final cut, there is also more live recordings from The Roundhouse in 1972. CD 4 features the band's fourth album 'Nervous On The Road' and also has live recordings from Amsterdam in 1972, Paris in 1973 and more from The Roundhouse in 1972. CD 5 features the band's fifth album 'Please Don't Ever Change' as well as singles recorded as The Hitters and Limelight, along with live recordings from Newcastle in 1973 and Cardiff in 1974. CD 6 features the band's final official album 'The New Favourites Of Brinsley Schwarz' which includes one of Nick Lowe's most famous songs '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding', with bonus live tracks from gigs in Sheffield, Tilburg and Cardiff, all in 1974. CD 7 features the album 'It's All Over Now', recorded in 1975 but not released until 1988. Bonus material includes the band's last ever single, billed as The Brinsleys as well as live recordings from Groningen in 1975 as well as Koln in March 1975, recorded just nine days before the band broke up.