[3] In The Irish Times, Stephen Jones gave the album seven out of 10, writing that it includes some "real treats" but criticizes some "tinny and echoey" recordings.

"[5] Under the Radar's Michael James Hall gave the box set 8.5 out of 10, praising the performances for being able to "remind you just how masterful they were as songwriters".

[6] James Parker of The Atlantic gave the album a positive review, calling it a "a vast and slightly dizzying retrospective".

"[10] Ian Rushbury of PopMatters also gave the set an eight out of 10 in his review, calling the group, "without doubt, an outstanding live band" and writing that the DVD is "invaluable".

[11] All songs written by Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Michael Stipe, except where noted.