A must have for any JLL fan

This set is full of JLL gems! No other way to say it. There are some downright excellent tracks on this set, as it was the last of the Killers recordings with Mercury. This music is great for any JLL fan- whether you are a collector or a new fan to the music. Yeah, it isn't going to be cheap, but you won't be dissappointed, either! There is a whole lotta shakin' goin' on with this set and the Killer is definitely in charge! Rock on, Killer!

The Killer is a Smash!

Why Jerry Lee Lewis is not giving more respect is a shame, this set is proves this. Ok we all know the story, Signed to Sun Records, A shooting star who's rise to the top is cut short due to marrying his 13 yr. old cousin. But what you don't know is that after switching labels and his style to a more country feel, The Killer made some of the best damn country songs heard since Hank Williams Sr. . This set focus on the years 70-78 in which time he would do some gospel cuts.



The Killer was in the midst of a storm that would bring death,life,love,heartbreak,agony and trumph. He would take all of that and put them into these recordings. On some tracks you can hear how the storm was catching up with him and taking it's toll, but even a weary and tired Jerry Lee is still worth hearing. This Like the "Locust Years" box set is not for the casual fan, but rather it's for die hard fans of the killer and for true students of music.

Truly a masterpiece!

I am so honoured to have everything the Killer ever recorded and this set plus the Locust Years are considered to be the best sets ever! The Killer made some outstanding recordings for Mercury/Smash and I think these are among his very best. He changed from rock and roll to country and his country recordings plus his gospel recordings which are featured on this set are truly worth listening to! Jerry Lee could sing in all kinds of different styles and this set plus the Locust Years proves just that! Like the reviewer said below, this is certainly not for the casual fans but for true Jerry Lee fans like myself. Now the London Sessions from 1973 are not included on this set but that is available on a single CD which is available on amazon simply called The London Sessions 1973. I especially enjoy the Southern Roots album on discs 5 and 6. Disc 6 is a riot!!! It features Jerry Lee in the studio joking and there is even some rough language on this disc which I know you will really get a kick out of! Lots of outtakes and false starts and chatter on that disc which I thoroughly enjoyed! The live tracks on the last disc plus the interviews are also marvelous. You won't be disappointed with it all! Rock on, Jerry Lee!