Buyer beware: this is not a
George Lynch best-of or anthology. This is a two-disc collection of outtakes, demos, collaborations, and other assorted goodies designed to appease the most die-hard of
Lynch fans. Selections from
Dokken and
Lynch Mob as well as his earlier bands like
A,
the Boyz, and
Xciter are all here, but the second disc is where the
metal gems truly lie. Collaborations with vocalists
Stephen Pearcy (
Ratt),
Vince Neil (
Moetley Cruee), and
John Corabi (also formerly of
Moetley Cruee) are all fun little sessions and definitely add to the quality of the set. At two discs,
The Lost Anthology would be a bit much to handle for those who aren't true
Lynch fanatics, but those who are will be pleasantly surprised at how well this maps out
Lynch's evolution as a guitarist over three decades. ~ Rob Theakston
