Much More Than This: The Anthology (2006)

"Three CDs, plus a fourth stuffed with rarities, sum up a career that both deserves far greater critical acclaim than it has ever been granted. An admittedly well-loved cult throughout his first decade of recording, De Burgh exploded worldwide following the success of "The Lady In Red" and that, remains most peoples' sole perception of him. Unfortunately, because, often De Burgh both writes and performs with an extraordinary passion, and a musical ambition that travels way beyond that one song's parameters. This box portrays a 30-year career by dividing De Burgh's output by theme, vision, romance, and emotion. It's a fair enough assessment, allowing all the expected glories to shine within, while also bringing new context and verve to a handful of numbers that might otherwise have been overlooked. For most die-hard fans, it's the fourth disc that promises the most surprises, a collection of demos, alternate versions, and live cuts that have never before seen release." (Dave Thompson, Allmusic)

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