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This three-disc box set contains more than 50 previously unreleased recordings by the legendary Seattle band, including demos, live tracks, and alternate versions. Also included is an extensive bonus DVD filled with live performances.
| LABEL: | Geffen |
| RELEASE DATE: | 23 November 2004 |
| DISCS: | 3 CD + 1 DVD |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 7.1 (out of 10) based on 51 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Paco Y. gave it a4:
I was a HUGE Nirvana fan, and while I've listened to them to death, I still do have a huge affinity for all of their albums, especially In Utero (their very underrated best all around album). I have owned 3 bootlegs, 2 live shows (Rome, and a rather poor sounding Seattle show) and 1 set of their besides (like Marigold, Marijuana, etc) and I was extremely excited when this set first came out. But then I heard it and instantly realized why this stuff was left for dead on the shelf....it's just not very good. Kurt was a genius, no doubt, but it took him a while to harness his genius. THis set is mostly filled with ineffective projects, rough playing, poor singing, and bad sound quality. Had Nirvana released this stuff on their albums, their impact would have been greatly reduced. While it's nice that some of this has seen the light of day, I'd say of the 3 disc set only about 40 minutes of it is truly memorable, and maybe 30 minutes is good and maybe 20 minutes is fantastic This basically should have stayed on the shelf. If they had uncovered some of the Michael Stipe tapes, etc, or released some of Kurt's versions of the "Live Through This" material, then it would have risen this to maybe a 5-6 even with the filler. If you want "raw" Nirvana, stick with Bleach, a fantastic all around record, besides the overly cheesy Big Cheese. Don't waste your money. I'm a former HUGE nirvana fan (still like 'em...but have listened to them to death) and I'd say there's better music out there for your money. Plus the DVD isn't all that exhilarating either. The critics want to rate this high because of what Kurdt did to the music biz, but this set isn't worth more than a stretched 6/10. I feel like I'm stretching giving this a 4/10.
FirstName LastName gave it an8:
The greatest comfort of Nirvana is that the music is so uncomfortable.
Jon D gave it a9:
This is true nirvana... ok it might not be what kurt wanted nirvana to be because its not what we want to hear, but nirvana was grunge... dirty, sad, emotional music not for the people that want to listen to music to be amazed. the lyrics have multiple meanings and the songs are very addictive once you learn what nirvana was about. And to Bill S Kurt was a musical genious because he started a type of rock music that changed the world of music, he could hold notes just he didnt in most songs because it went with the song better, in the cd unplugged listen to some of the songs and you will hear a voice that wont crack a single time because he wants to hold teh voice. kurt wasnt a bad guitarist he was better then some and he knew what he was doing. nirvana was a true rock milestone and too see how they built that stone buy this box set if you dont want to learn about the band because ur to naive to understand the band then go ahead dont buy it... its for nirvana fans not for nirvana haters.
Ben S gave it a9:
Yep, got to say it, kurt would not have liked this being released but hey, lets just sit back and soak in the music, and thats what really matters. No, kurt was not one of musics greatest musicians, his guitar playing could definately not beat for example, hendrix. But kurt had THAT thing, that unquestionable thing that makes a song really work. 'teen spirit' for example is not exactly a musical masterpeice but it is what we WANT to hear, shortish, sharp, perfect for air drums, headbanging riff, neat solo, perfect air guitar opening, perfect. Of course as the cds prove they were no 1 trick pony, yes ok we dont need all the slightly pointless versions but listen to the REAL songs and just marvel at it. Nothing particurlarly complicated, just rock in its purest form, delicious melodies, headbanging riffs, searing choruses, superb. The DVD is awesome as well, all in all brilliant music, a lot of tracks are forgettable but the wealth of pure classics stuns you, kurt will always be missed and krist and dave should also be considered legends. ROCK ON
Nicole gave it a10:
This is absolutely brilliant!! Well at least for Cobain fans! I've been reading many of the reviews and they all seem to say "Only for hard core fans." Well no fucking DUH! I just kinda heard of Nirvana and i think they're okay....so let me buy their box set! Let me quote the great Cobain: "Humans are DUMB!" You should only get this box set if you really love Nirvana and find beauty in all of Cobain's work. IF you are just a "Smells Like Teen Spirit" fan....then you are aren't even worthy of listening to this masterpiece. Nirvana is not for all, so that why there may be some bad reviews. But for people, like myself, who can see through the agony and the pain, you will find the beauty that is like no other! This box set is for the select intellegent ones that can see this genius and truly understand what music is about!
Marco M gave it a10:
Pure Genius
Fred R gave it a0:
I just bought Sliver, The Best Of The Box, and I cannot wait for the reviews to write my opinion, I have to vent! If what I bought is the best of this box-set then I sincerely feel bad for anyone who spent actual money on this drivel. I'm a huge Nirvana fan and I do not buy boxed sets by anyone because I've had bad luck with them, they never seem to get it right. But Sliver should have a warning sticker on it, something that says, basically, THIS CD DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY MUSIC THAT WAS MEANT TO BE RELEASED COMMERCIALLY. I mean, seriously, I want my money back, and not because I need it, because I feel ripped off. If Francis Bean really needs money for college I guess it ok to rip off Nirvana fans, but c'mon, this is a disgrace to even the memory of a man who suffered tremendously for his art and expression. Thank GOD the expression "turning over in his grave" is just that, an expression. I think Kurdt would be pissed. Maybe he's somewhere (I don't believe that mystical magical malarky, but just humor me here) better... and glad he's dead. This is... ARGH... DON'T BUY IT... I'll send you mine.
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