This is a collection of rarities, live cuts, and remixes, none of which I am terribly familiar with. I became acquainted with the band primarily through their Dark Light album, and more recently with their And Love Said No greatest hits compilation. So now I have taken a turn from their main studio work, took a tour of the past hits, and am now checking in with the stuff that is usually a treat for the long time fans. So, while this may be a treat for some, it is just another look at the enigma that is HIM.

This is the second release of such material for the band that calls Finland home. It is an intriguing mix of energy and high production. There is definitely a different feel to the versions offered here than the sound I became familiar with on the other albums I have listened to. Although I am unsure as to where the "uneasy listening" part of the title comes from, as I found the album, for the most part to be rather easy to listen to. I guess it could just be a clever play on a phrase to tie in with the smooth darkness they offer in their music.

Being unfamiliar with most of the songs here, I cannot compare them to the original versions, save for two. The original versions of "Buried Alive by Love" and "Right Here in My Arms" appear on the And Love Said No compilation. Here we get the 616 Version of "Buried Alive by Love" and it has a distinctly edgier sound, though it still has that smooth production values I have come to identify them with. This version amps the guitars up and turns up the fuzz, it is a good alternate take. "Right Here in My Arms" is a live recording, and it features the unfettered charisma of Ville Valo, and gives the song a slightly rougher edge that can be had in the live environment. Both songs are quite good in these versions, each offering something that the original recordings don't.