A lavish box set documenting the work of The Nice, a band that featured a key figure in the British rock scene. This comprehensive collection captures their evolution from pop rock infused with psychedelic influences to progressive rock incorporating elements of jazz and classical music during their Immediate label years. It includes all tracks from the three albums originally released by Immediate - The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack (1968), Ars Longa Vita Brevis (1968), and Nice (1969) - along with singles, alternate takes, demos, and live recordings from the Fillmore. Every previously released track from around the world has been carefully reviewed and compiled to present the definitive audio history of The Nice as it should be heard today. The booklet features newly written liner notes exceeding 10,000 words, along with numerous rare photographs from the era. 4-CD set. Japan-exclusive edition. Newly digitally remastered in 2025. Includes new liner notes and lyrics.

Track List

1. Flower King of Flies
2. Nice Ideas
3. Bonnie K
4. Rondo
5. War and Peace
6. Maggie the Frustrated
7. Dawn
8. Eugene's Scream
9. Azrael (Angel of Death)
10. America
11. Diamond Hard Blue Apples of the Moon
12. Nice Thoughts [Single Version]
13. America [Us Single Edit]
14. America [Live in Newcastle]
15. Rondo [Live in Newcastle]
16. Flower King of Flies [Alternate Version]
17. Nice Thoughts [Long Version]
18. Bonnie K [Alternate Version]
19. Maggie the Frustrated [Alternate Version]
20. Dawn [Alternate Version]
21. Eugene's Scream [Alternate Version]
22. America [Alternate Version]
23. "Nice Thoughts" Album Sampler
24. Where Did It Come From?
25. Little Arabella
26. Happy Floyd
27. Interlude (From "Karelia Suite")
28. Don Edit El Grva
29. Art Is Long Life Is Short: A. Prelude / B. 1st Movement Awakening / C. 2nd Movement Realization / D. 3rd Movement Acceptance "Brandenburger" / E. 4th Movement Rejection / F. Finale - Great Development
30. Where Did It Come From? [Alternate Version]
31. Brandenburger [Single Version]
32. Azrael Revisited
33. Pursuing Dreams
34. Memories of Empty Days
35. Four Examples
36. Rondo '69' [Live at Fillmore East New York]
37. She Belongs to Me [Live at Fillmore East New York]
38. Pathetique: 4th Movement [Live at Fairfield Hall]
39. Lieutenant Kije (Troika)/Rondo [Live at Fairfield Hall]
40. Chasing Dreams [Single Version]
41. Memories of Empty Days [Single Version]

UPC > 4526180729006

Format > New CD

Label > Solid

Release Date > Release Date: 8.08.25

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