This double pack, limited to 2500 copies, reissues 's long out of print -- at least in the States -- albums from the early '70s, adding a handful of additional tracks (alternate versions, radio spots, unreleased songs) to each. includes 1971's and 1972's , which were co-produced by and -- neither whom had attained major popularity yet -- who worked on one album side per disc. Although 's generally insightful liner notes that describe these releases as "some of the best British blues rock to grace black vinyl" may be overstating their importance, there is a fair amount of genuinely solid music here. For the most part, covered American in his uniquely ornate British style, which not surprisingly didn't resonate with U.S. audiences the way say, did. His was a more studied albeit eclectic approach, dipping into New Orleans ( ), U.K. ), with on vocals and banjo!) and along with some memorable tunes ( ). 's first five selections feature members of what would later be 's band backing up , and is considered a stepping stone to that classic recording. isn't the most magnetic performer, but his gruff voice has a certain charm, and even if the material is a bit erratic, he is obviously enjoying himself. A boisterous tears into the slow from 1972's as one of disc two's extras. He also goes , rather convincingly, for a lovely cover of The only clear classic here is the rollicking a terrific rocking underground hit that was 's only stab on American radio. While that may not be worth the rather inflated price of this limited-edition reissue, these albums are both intermittently enjoyable and has done its usual classy job repackaging them with remastered sound and rare pictures. ~ Hal Horowitz