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76 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

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  • Summary: 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.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Spin
    100
    Mostly great. [Jan 2005, p.96]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    It's no surprise that most of it's raw; it is a surprise that most of it's worth hearing. [10 Dec 2004, p.89]
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  3. Stylus Magazine
    60
    There isn't a doubt in anyone's mind that this collection plays it way too safe to satisfy the über-devoted.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 7 out of 45
  1. FirstNameLastName
    8
    The greatest comfort of Nirvana is that the music is so uncomfortable.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. MichaelB
    5
    All the good stuff on this compilation of mostly crap (i have the right to say that considering how much it costs) could have been put on one disc. There is a reason however why most of this stuff wasnt released commercially before, and that's because it's crappy and Kurt did not want it to be heard obviously.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. StevenT
    3
    Nirvana is one of the most overhyped and overrated bands of all time. This extensive collection of castoffs is only for the devoted. Babes In Toyland did it a lot better.… Expand
    • 0 of 2 users said yes

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