The Slade Box
The Slade Box (A 4CD Anthology 1969-1991) is a four disc box set by the British rock band Slade. It was released by Salvo on 2 October 2006. "The Slade Box" contains eighty-four tracks ranging across the band's career from 1969 to 1991. A 72-page booklet was included with liner notes by Keith Altham. In 2011, the box set was re-issued by Salvo. It featured the same track listing but was packaged in a shortened case with the booklet reduced to 36-pages. Critical reception. Upon release, Dave Thompson of AllMusic commented : Gary Crowley of BBC Radio London said: "This splendidly put together 4-CD set is a timely reminder of their might and talent, which went far beyond the numerous foot-stompin', badly-spelt hits they racked up in the singles charts over the years." Gavin Martin of "Daily Mirror" wrote: "This collection - complete with an excellent essay charting their career - is an essential fan's portrait of a working band in their prime." Peter Makowski of "Classic Rock" commented: "This four-CD compilation presents a comprehensive history of our dyslexic gurners, from their early skinhead days as an underwhelming rock  band to the golden years and a non-stop barrage of stomping hits." Alan Jones from "Music Week" said: "Appearing hot on the heels of individually upgraded and remastered editions of Slade's albums, this four CD boxed set is a superb alternative, collecting together 84 hits, album cuts and rarities from 1969 to 1991 in a sturdy cardboard longbox, which also includes a 72-page booklet containing an informative essay on the band by Keith Altham, an extensive discography and a multitude of pictures of the band."