"While the B side disc is intriguing but patchy, and the live DVD merely reminds us that Orbison poured all his charisma into his songs, the collection of A sides is a tour de force that reminds us of what a vast musical figure Orbison was, and how deep a shadow he still casts. Put simply, without Orbison it would be difficult to imagine a McCartney, Springsteen or Morrissey"

"Listening to Crying or Running Scared blaring out in glorious original mono, it's hard not to dismiss Orbison's failings outright, as indeed posterity seems to have done. If you're this good at doing one thing, versatility almost seems beside the point"