During the mid- and late '80s, after and parted ways, the label began to reissue his work, some of which had been out of print for close to a decade. is one of the finest compilations. Coming a few years after , a compilation effort that culled some of 's harder-edged 1969-1971 tracks, this covers 1969-1973 and has the smoothness of a regular release effort. By this point, producers began to know more about 's "classic" work than he did and could do compilations where the tracks were all potent. This set starts off with an explosive live take of recorded at in 1972. 1969's with his late-'60s orchestra has great guitar work from both . Since most of the tracks here weren't hits, or were even released, it provides a fresh interpretation of 's production style and the skills of his players. features 's rock and psychedelic-influenced unit, with included guitarist and his brother, , and his singular bass skills. The heart of this CD, however, is Originally on in a too brief 3:50 version, brings the entire take to the public for the first time. The track, which manages to subtly cross reggae with bebop, again features with his 1971-1975 band and it exhibits their chemistry and the band's unbelievable versatility. Although has been lost in the shuffle due to a plethora of other compilations, this is still illuminating and enjoyable. ~ Jason Elias