The Nice - The Immediate Recordings 1967-1969 - Japanese Pressing - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

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 tag 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. Album Tracks 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] 1. America [Live in Newcastle] 2. Rondo [Live in Newcastle] 3. Flower King of Flies [Alternate Version] 4. Nice Thoughts [Long Version] 5. Bonnie K [Alternate Version] 6. Maggie the Frustrated [Alternate Version] 7. Dawn [Alternate Version] 8. Eugene's Scream [Alternate Version] 9. America [Alternate Version] 10. InchNice ThoughtsInch Album Sampler 1. Where Did It Come From? 2. Little Arabella 3. Happy Floyd 4. Interlude (From InchKarelia SuiteInch) 5. Don Edit El Grva 6. Art Is Long, Life Is Short A. Prelude / B. 1st Movement Awakening / C. 2nd Movement Realization