A double-disc condensation of the six-CD
Live at the BBC, this sampler lacks the epic thrust of its big brother but it still has all of its attributes: 33 cuts from the group's decade-long prime, showcasing
Phil Lynott's songwriting and the dexterity of his band. The compilers have cleverly decided not to repeat songs, so what is showcased are the best performances of all the
Lizzy classics -- "Rosalie," "Cowboy Song," "Dancing in the Moonlight," "Whiskey in the Jar," "Jailbreak," "Bad Reputation," "The Boys Are Back in Town," "The Rocker" -- are all here, along with just enough fan favorites to illustrate the depth of the rest of the catalog. As the big box contains plenty of repetition, this is the place for the converted but not fanatical to go: devotees will need the big set, but this will satisfy fans who just need a taste of
Lizzy's live prime. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine