That brings us to Set the World Afire. Yet another set focused on the Capitol years, meaning you will not hear more recent hits like "Moto Psycho," Return to Hanger," "Die Dead Enough," "Kick the Chair," or anything from the excellent United Abominations. You will get the most affordable and complete collection this side of Warchest.
If you are a newcomer to the band, looking for a place to start, this would be perfect for you. The set runs nearly chronologically, beginning with "Mechanix" from Killing is My Business... And Business is Good from 1985 and running through to "Dread and the Fugitive Mind," which first appeared on Capitol Punishment from 2000.
There is absolutely no denying that there is a ton of great music here, and you will find yourself coming back to it over and over again. Not to mention you will be heading out to get the full albums to hear the cuts not included.
I have always liked compilations to check out bands I am interested in. They offer a relatively safe way to investigate the careers of artists you may or may not like without a big investment. While not all of them are useful to me, mainly for artists who I got into early on, some are very beneficial (I started listening to Johnny Cash this way, now I love the Man in Black). This set is not all that big a deal directly to me, but it can be a great way to help expand their fanbase to a younger audience curious for some classic metal.
Bottomline. Interested in 'deth? Have you heard the newer albums and are curious about the younger years? This is the perfect place to start.
Recommended.
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