"Action" is the whole disc in microcosm -- hot, happening and played to perfection. It's really drummer Philly Joe Jones' number, and he cooks on it. In addition to the original seven selections, this XRCD2 includes an alternate take of "Dark Eyes."

As is the mantra with XRCDs, this disc sounds outstanding. You've heard it before, many times; however, what's most startling here is the real-sounding, tight bass -- from a master-tape that's over 40-years old and mono! The opening few seconds of "Whisper Not," the first track on the disc, snapped my head around in disbelief. "Whoa. Bass," I said aloud. In what has become an XRCD hallmark, inner detail springs forth with speed and delicacy, not sounding at all hyped.