The Mamas & the Papas - Complete Anthology

For the first time - the definitive Mamas and Papas career anthology, presented in a 4CD digibook set. The anthology features all the Mamas and Papas complete studio albums - "If You Can Believe Your Eyes And Ears", " The Mamas and the Papas", "The Mamas and The Papas Deliver", "International Monterey Pop Festival" (live), "People Like Us", alongside the corresponding single releases, rare tracks and studio /rehearsal takes. Disc four is a disc of rarities & previously unissued ecordings, including live performances from US television, solo tracks from each of the band and tracks from the 'Barry McGuire with The Mamas & Papas' album, which features many early versions of tracks that would later be hits for the group in their own right. Compiled by US expert Jim Pierson and with detailed liner notes by journalist Paul Grein, this set features lavish 72 page full colour booklet with over 100 photos, previously unseen material, a full discography, track annotations and foreword from 'Mama' Michelle Phillips. The Anthology provides not only a must-have set for existing fans but a superb exploration of the bands music for those more recently drawn to their timeless blend of honeyed west-coast harmonies, fusing pop rock and folk matched by few in their wake. Island. 2004. * No US release is scheduled. Album Description

Amazing Collection Not To Be Missed!!

I wish all box set collections put out by other musicians and bands were as good as this one! This has my award for one of the most thought out collections ever released!! Fantastic song collection (All of the Mamas And Papas studio album releases are here, along with very rare bonus tracks, single releases, live performances from television and the Monterey Pop Festival, and then to top everything off...Solo recordings by each of the groups members after the band split up. My favorite being the incredible, late Cass Elliot. Miss you Cassie!) The packaging is probably the best I have ever seen! Strong cover and back, Perfect use of A cover photo and readable listings on the back cover (Very easy to look at and read!) Inside, it's very sturdy as well! Cd's hold great, and the incredible book is something every fan of this group should see and read! The set is also slim-lined. Meaning, that it's not bulky like some box sets I have. The sound is mastered perfectly!! Crisp, loud, and no noise. Overall, A hands down winner of one of the greatest collections ever made. This is A MUST HAVE for any fan of the Mamas And Papas!! And that goes for the casual fan as well! The band offered much more than "California Dreamin'", "Monday, Monday", or "I Saw Her Again". It's A real mystery why some of there lesser known tracks never made it into the charts, because some of them are just great! Do yourself A favor and pick up this perfect collection of songs and rare gems before it's long gone. They don't make them like this very often! A+ September 3, 2008

Everything in one box set

All of The Mamas & The Papas albums in one box set is very handy & necessary to have. Being a huge fan, I had almost everything on here , but with Disc 4 , there are many very rare tracks that I had to have. These are the only unreleased songs that exist by the group: a short TV performance from Hullabaloo in 1966 of NOWHERE MAN, which is just gorgeously sung, and the completed studio track HERE IN MY ARMS from The Rodgers & Hart Today special filmed in 1966. Denny sounds like an angel singing it, with heavenly back up from Cass & Michelle. Too bad that Dunhill Records lost the master of it.

Plus, there are rare solo singles from each M&P that are making CD debuts, and a nice booklet with a forward by Michelle. They should have gotten Denny too to write something for the box set. And of course you get the 5 classic Mamas & Papas studio albums that will hold up musically forever, and the legendary Monterey Pop performance by the group in 1967. Only released in the UK, which Universal USA should be ashamed of that it wasn't released here, it's a must for a big fan . February 4, 2008

Great Anthology

I already have all of the Mamas and the Papas CDs in my collection, but if I didn't, I would buy this anthology in a New York minute. Great music by one of the best groups of the 60s. January 18, 2008

Its a great collection

Ive had a chance to listen to most of the discs their great, also the history and collection of photos are great. October 28, 2007

Required for any true M&P fan

Wonderful collection, when you are used to the hits though you have to appreciate the not so well known hits. At any rate John wrote most of them and it give us a chance to learn more about him through his songs. A+. If you are thinking about buying it..DO it!!! February 6, 2006

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