Studio Albums 1973-1983

This set was released the same day as At The BBC 1973-1975 two discs set. For a Robin Trower fan, it was a good day indeed. Anyone who has enjoyed Robins’ music, these are both essential additions to your music library. As for this particular box set, the remastering is exceptional and I feel well worth the investment. The fact that there are no bonus tracks and the first “Live” album is not included should not be a deal breaker. Each record stands on its own as was intended on its original release. First off I would like to mention that James Dewar had one of the most distinctive voices in Blues, Rock or any other genre of music. He was essential to Robins’ success and should never be overlooked. His tone and delivery was as important to the music as Trowers’ guitar virtuosity. He is sorely missed. Robin Trower has always been compared to Hendrix, which I can understand to a point, as they both share a similar tone in their playing, but they approached the guitar in completely different ways. Yes they both play Fender Stratocasters as well as some of the same effects, but when you listen, it’s clear they are completely different players. Robin admits to being influenced by Jimi, but so has everyone else who plays guitar. Robin brings a more direct technical experience while Hendrix was more expansive. To compare them is pointless. For some reason I decided to listen to these albums backwards, as I had never heard Back It Up. For some reason I missed it when it first came out. From there I just worked my way back to Twice Removed From Yesterday. I was really impressed with that last record with James Dewar. Those guys really had a special connection. Great album. Working with Jack Bruce seemed like a logical choice for Trower, and their first album together really cooks. BLT is just a kick ass rock album from start to finish. Unfortunately their second outing is the most spotty record included here. Truce just never comes together well, and lacks any coherent tone. By far the weakest record here, with a few keepers. Victims of the Fury is one of my favorite Trower records. From the first song to the last, it just works as a whole without any filler. Caravan to Midnight on the other hand seems to suffer from a sequencing problem. The first song “My Love”(My Burning Love) just doesn’t belong on the record. If you listen to this album starting with track two, the whole album makes complete sense. Perfect from start to finish, yet of all Robins’ records this is the one he chose the wrong song to open with. Try it and I think you’ll agree. In City Dreams is another great record with a lot of continuity to it. It’s clear that Robin was saying something with confidence. It’s another example of sequencing that really works. Long Misty Days is a more fragmented record. Certainly not without some great songs but as a whole it lacks some continuity. His first three albums work so well together as if they were all conceived as one three record set. They are each masterful works alone, but they will always be connected for me. All three are masterworks. Very few artists release a sophomore record that becomes a true CLASSIC RECORD, but very few people would disagree with the fact that Bridge of Sighs has to be one of the greatest albums of all time. In closing, I have to say that this set of records should be included in every serious music collection. Great music and excellent remastering all contained in a clamshell box. This ten record set takes up the same amount of space as three jewel cases, so you can make room for more music in your music rack. Highly recommend.

This is a great package of Robin Trower’s works. Excellent I can’t stop playing each album. I had a few of the albums already but six of the 10 I didn’t have and they are wonderful great great great.

This a must for any Robin Trower fan all the early albums most of they are some of his best work. A cheap way to enjoy a truly great guitar player with a great band. with vocals from James Dewar great soul infused blues voice. 10 cds no liner notes.Highly recomend

Seller got this to me immediately. No issues there. I love the music, but the set could have been better and provided more information, or perhaps a nicer presentation. It comes in a small cardboard holding case, not a book - which would have been nicer, along with a booklet highlighting Robin Trower's career and music

In my opinion Trower went slowly downhill with his studio work. The first two were very good but it gets pretty spotty after that.

Robin Trowers first 10 lps on 10 CD’s. The remastering is average. At least it’s not brick walled! The selection is awesome! 8 releases have Mr. Dewar singing! Packaging is very minimal. No booklet. Each cd is in a cardboard sleeve replicating the original album artwork. Most important is the music, anyways! Cannot beat this deal!

The first Trower album I heard was the first live one in 1976. I was 16 or 17 years old. I was instantly hooked, and bought the three studio albums that preceded the live album. Then anxiously waited for each subsequent album this genius released. As years passed, all my vinyl albums vanished, so I picked up CD copies of as many of Trower's albums I could find. Some were released as "two-fers", and I purchased a couple of those. And they were fine, and wonderful to have, but I missed on some. Such as his debut, Twice Removed From Yesterday. I just couldn't find that, unless I wanted to spend way too much for a used copy. Also, I never bought the last disc in this box, the final Chrysalis release Back It Up, from 1983. When I saw this set advertised on Amazon back in December 2018, I signed up for the pre-order immediately. The price for all 10 studio albums Trower recorded for Chrysalis is less than a used copy of his debut. The music contained on these discs is truly remarkable. One can hear the evolution of one of the masters of guitar here in this little box. Anyone reading this knows Trower's mastery of the guitar, so I feel it unnecessary to comment or review any of it. Except to say that it does sound fantastic! Much better than the "two-fers" previously mentioned. Thank you, Chrysalis Records for putting this wonderful set together, and thank you Amazon for selling it at a price that true lovers of Trower's incredible back catalogue can afford. If you appreciate great writing, performance and production of some of the most important guitar music ever recorded, get this before it's gone. Only quibble, no liner notes. Each disc shows credits and titles, but nothing more. Minor complaint. After all, with Trower, it is truly about the music, the musicianship and the passion evident in each and every song presented here. K

Has not arrived yet but love this music since I was a kid. Great price and worthy