This 2-CD set expands the magnificent 1976 double LP, also entitled CANTERBURY TALES, which used to provide an excellent
introduction to Caravan’s best material. All the tunes from the original double LP are here, and in addition there is quite a bit of
material from the somewhat disappointing CUNNING STUNTS (1974) and from the band’s legendary debut album (CARAVAN, 1968).
Somewhat surprisingly, this double CD offers two different versions of Caravan’s beloved mini-epic ‘For Richard’: the original studio
version (featuring gorgeous playing by Jimmy Hastings) and the live performance from CARAVAN AND THE NEW SYMPHONIA (which
isn’t half as good as the version from LIVE AT FAIRFIELD HALLS that used to be on the CANTERBURY TALES LP).

I would recommend this collection almost without reservations, were it not for the fact that none of this music has been digitally
remastered. If you really want a proper introduction to Caravan, it seems a much better idea to listen to some of their music on
Prog Archives. If you like their style, you can then buy the remasters of their most popular albums, all of which come with highly
enjoyable bonus tracks.