The first thing you should know is that this disc contains 15 selections from the two-disc tribute "Rattlesnake Guitar" which was released about six years ago and is still available. The only difference is that the selections are presented here in Super Audio CD (SACD) format. Contrary to the listing here, it is dual layer; that is, it will play on a conventional CD player.

"Rattlesnake Guitar" is about as good as it gets. If you already have that set, you don't need this one. Had the advertisement here mentioned it, I wouldn't have purchased material I have --- the difference in audio between CD and SACD is not always worth the extra money. (I could have looked more closely at the track listing, of course.) (Also, the back cover of the disc clearly indicates that it's "adapted" from "Rattlesnake Guitar." One of the risks of shopping on-line as opposed to looking at a disc in a store.)

If you're at all a fan of Peter Green, or British Blues in general (Cream, John Mayall, early Jethro Tull, etc.) by all means buy "Rattlesnake Guitar." It's the best tribute album of any kind I've ever heard --- performances are almost uniformly excellent and complement the originals.

The only reason for buying this SACD is if you absolutely have to have these tracks in Super Audio. Even so, you're only getting half the album.

This is a hybrid SACD Audio Fidelity gold disc. Audiophile pedigree! Also, it is a one disc distillation of a previous release called "Rattlesnake Guitar" - a tribute to Peter Green. One of the greatest of the late 60's blues rock guitarists whose tone made B.B. King "sweat"! Well, his song writing was just as important as his technique. The proof is here in this disc. The bottom line - fantastic sound and mastering (by Steve Hoffman) that captures the best of this original double disc tribute.

"Man of the World" is a great disc in its own right. That is the best compliment I can give it. Anyone interested in the late 60's/early 70's blues rock scene will love this sonic update.

Any tribute album can be judged simply in my opinion - when you play it, do you enjoy it for what it is or does it make you want to play the originals instead? This tribute is the former. Very few have been able to trump a Peter Green original (Santana's 'Black Magic Woman' is the exception) but this recording is solid enjoyment the whole way through and as such, gets its 5 stars for being top of the class in the Tribute category!

Stellar cast (Ian Anderson, Rory Gallagher, Foghat founding members, Arthur Brown, Savoy Brown, ...), essential songs and top notch sound to make you feel that you are listening to a tribute concert if you can take advantage of the SACD sound layer.

To top it off, at the time of this writing, the price is a steal! Just order it!!

For SACD collectors this a must have. Music is great and recording is fine. Peter Green is just a gem. Really Underestimated artist. Good price.