5.0 out of 5 stars Now that's a quality release!

S.L. · 28 September 2018

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } As someone who owns the vast majority of Tom Petty's catalogue. I really wasn't sure if I needed to buy a four CD box-set. After all, do we really need multiple versions of the same songs etc? Well when we're talking about An American Treasure, I'd say we absolutely do.An American Treasure is a fantastic little box-set for fans of Petty. It is a hefty collection featuring some remixes, rarities and a hefty amount of quality live tracks. The song choice itself features a vast array of hits, which will please the more casual listener. But there is even more on offer for the serious die hard with an excellent array fan favourites. Each disc is roughly an hour long, this means you get a solid four hours of music for just over £15. That is in my opinion a serious bargain.There has been a bit of controversy with audiophiles about the fact that the music was mastered for iPhones and docking station listeners. This has resulted in the dynamics being a little squashed with a bit too much loudness for some people's taste. With that said, it is by no means a bad sounding collection. The music is very much enjoyable at high volumes and is nowhere near as bad as it could have been. Folks who are a little picky about the audio quality might question the sound, but I really don't think it will bother most buyers. As an example, you can expect the same sound quality as the Live Anthology or Hypnotic Eye.The packaging looks rather pleasant. It is a hardback with some excellent art work, an extensive book with plenty of information on the tracks and some hard cardboard sleeves that should provide a lot of protection for the discs themselves. I honestly wish that bands would put this kind of effort into their collections as I think this looks and feels fantastic. It will look great on a shelf on display. Would love to see what the vinyl looks like.Considering the current asking price of this collection, I think this is an absolute steal. The packaging looks great and the music sounds as good as I'd hoped. I can't imagine many Tom Petty fans complaining about this collection. Even if it was being sold at a higher price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable

B. · 6 October 2018

Everything about this release screams (well whispers respectfully): ‘Quality’.4 discs of amazing song choices picked out by both his fellow band members and by his closest family.Most are live or ‘alternative’ takes. Even those few that have appeared on albums before feel ‘right’ here as they’re part of a gorgeous picture of a man. To purely include ONLY ‘alternative’ songs would be to disrespect the choices that Tom originally made.Not so much a ‘best of’ (some of the obvious big hits are missing to make room for rare songs delivered in ways you’d never expect) more case of ‘Tom was the best’!There are however lots and lots of versions never heard before. Vast numbers of images and accompanying words - often very moving - that tell the story behind each song choice.Whatever has been done to the sound quality of those live recordings is wonderful beyond belief. Beautiful stuff.I had a lump in my throat from the start of disc 1 to the end of disc 4. If you know anyone who loved Tom then this is a ‘must have’ gift for them.If it’s you that are missing Tom (as much as me) then treat yourself to this gorgeous book/box-set tribute.An impeccable triumph - like Tom himself.RIP

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Compilation

M.8. · 20 November 2018

I became a fan of Tom Petty's since I saw him on The Old Grey Whistle Test in the mid 70's. I have loved all his albums. His daughter Adria, his wife Dana and his bandmates have put together a wonderful collection of songs that aren't just 2nd rate, throw away fillers. They are brilliant. Keeping Me Alive is a great song that Jimmy Iovine should have put on Tom's album, Let Me Up I've Had Enough. It's one of my favourites. Also, hearing Tom talking before or after a song is bittersweet. To get 4 CD's and a large booklet about some of the songs, and the heartfelt comments by his wife and daughter for around 13 pounds is an absolute bargain.Tom never wanted to rip off his fans. While he was alive he had well known arguments with record companies about the pricing of his albums and concert tickets. And it seems that Adria has inherited Tom's fairness to his fans. Usually if a rock singer dies, the record companies bring out poor quality demo compilations and then charge a fortune. This is not the case with these songs, they are all quality and good enough to have been on any of his albums. So in Adria's case, the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fitting Tribute To One Of The Best...

O.O. · 4 October 2018

To commemorate the first anniversary of Tom Petty's death, we have this really rather fantastic four-CD set, which intelligently and entertainingly mixes content from all stages of Petty's forty-odd year career. Across the four discs you'll find some live recordings, alternate takes and mixes, rather then simply rehashing the hits with a few bits of unreleased stuff to snag the diehards. Compiled with the assistance and full co-operation of Petty's daughter, a deep immersion in the set makes you realise just what a trove of fine music Petty's catalogue contains, and also what has been lost, for Petty (and hats off to The Heartbreakers, too) was surely an artist with so much more to give.The packaging is sturdy and the booklet, with some revealing notes and excellent photography, is top notch, and the old 'album' style pockets for the CDs will keep 'em scratch free. I can't help comparing this to the recent Glenn Frey posthumous set, 'Above The Clouds', with its poor, frankly shoddy packaging and lacklustre compiling, and think that, if you're going to do justice to a quality act, then you should take a leaf out of the way the Tom Petty set has been handled - with care, respect, and love.

Perfeito

J.P.P.J. · 16 May 2023

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great Tom Petty album. Quick shipment.

d. · 31 May 2025

Great Tom Petty music.

Tom Petty certainly is an American Treasure..

T.B. · 21 November 2018

Love Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers....this made me cry so much I had to play it in stages...it is just beautiful..The words from Adria and Dana, the explanations of the songs damn near finished me off! Tears, tears and more tears....the packaging, the choice of songs and also the words and explanations from the guys...it's all just superb..Thank You Petty Family...and I will never forget you Mr Tom Petty!

Excelente Compilación !

J.C.C.P. · 12 December 2019

Uno de los grupos que realmente son 100% Rock & Roll, espontáneos, irreverentes, honestos y que dejaron para la posteridad su excelente legado musical.

Deserves More Than 5 Stars

F. · 2 October 2018

I have been a Tom Petty fan for many, many years and have pretty much all of his work. This 4 CD set is absolutely fantastic. I sat down to play only the first disc but after it was done, I played the second, than the third, until I had played all four discs And I still wanted more. This set is THAT good. Most of the songs are either live or alternate versions of album tracks but there are quite a few unreleased songs as well. None disappoint. I am sure if you're a fan you already bought this set but if you're undecided don't buy the shorter condensed version, spend the money on this 4 CD set. The comments that come with each song from his band mates and family give you tremendous insight into Tom Petty. You will find it is money well spent. The only thing that could make this better is if they had filled each disc to it's maximum length of about 75 minutes to give us more great music.