Original Album Classics (5CD)

This second box in Sony's German Original Album Classics series focuses on five titles from John McLaughlin's solo years immediately following the breakup of the Mahavishnu Orchestra (there is an OAC volume for that great band as well). Essentially, this box packages together import pressings of five individual titles (minus bonus tracks, but each with its original artwork). In this case they are Shakti, A Handful of Beauty , Natural Elements (both of the latter also with Shakti), Electric Guitarist, and Electric Dreams. Fans who already possess the U.S. versions of some or all of these albums need not bother with this -- though they do have marginally better sound. It can also be argued that Electric Dreams is a superfluous dog of an album. The three acoustic Shakti albums are indispensable, and Electric Guitarist is also a highly satisfying recording. Retail on these sets runs anywhere from 36 to 45 dollars, making them a decent buy for less than an import price. (All Music Guide - Thom Jurek)

Disc 1
1. Joy 18:15
2. Lotus Feet 4:46
3. What Need Have I for This/What Need Have I for That/I Am Dancing 29:02

Disc 2
1. La Danse du Bonheur 4:52
2. Lady L 7:28
3. India 12:38
4. Kriti 3:00
5. Isis 15:14
6. Two Sisters 4:43

Disc 3
1. Mind Ecology 5:47
2. Face to Face 5:58
3. Come on Baby Dance with Me 1:58
4. The Daffodil and the Eagle 7:03
5. Happiness Is Being Together 4:28
6. Bridge of Sighs 3:52
7. Get Down and Sruti 7:02
8. Peace of Mind 3:22

Disc 4
1. Guardian Angels 5:46
2. Miles Davis 7:02
3. Electric Dreams, Electric Sighs 6:53
4. Desire and the Comforter 7:41
5. Love and Understanding 4:43
6. Singing Earth 3:23
7. The Dark Prince 3:24
8. The Unknown Dissident 0:57

Disc 5
1. New York on My Mind 4:57
2. Friendship 6:30
3. Every Tear from Every Eye 7:38
4. Do You Hear the Voice You Left Behind? 6:42
5. Are You the One? Are You the One? 0:42
6. Phenomenon: Compulsion 5:20
7. My Foolish Heart 6:17