On Earth As It Is: The Complete Works
Mother Love Bone signed to PolyGram subsidiary Polydor/Stardog in November 1988 and recorded their debut EP. As part of their contract, PolyGram also created the Stardog Record imprint exclusively for the band. In March 1989, the group issued its debut EP, Shine, becoming the first of the new crop of Seattle bands to have a release on a major label. The record sold well and rapidly increased the hype surrounding the band. John Book of AllMusic said the “record contributed to the buzz about the Seattle music scene.”
In late 1989, the group returned to the studio (this time in Sausalito, California) to record its debut album, Apple. Despite some initial difficulties, the record was on time for its projected March 1990 release. Only days before Apple was slated to be released, however, frontman Andrew Wood passed away. The album would see release later that year on July 19, 1990. Kim Neely of Rolling Stone said that the album “succeeds where countless other hard rock albums have failed, capturing the essence of what made Zep immortal – dynamics, kids! – and giving it a unique Nineties spin.”
This 3 CD/ 1 DVD set includes:
- Apple and Shine on one disc – remastered for the first time by Ed Brooks at RFI Mastering
- Over 20 recordings that include rare B-sides, demos, alternate versions, and unreleased songs including Andrew Wood’s demo recording of “Chloe Dancer” and a live version of “Stardog Champion” featuring Chris Cornell and Pearl Jam.
- Love Bone Earth Affair DVD – available for the first time on DVD and includes bonus features of rare unseen live Mother Love Bone performances and more
- 24 page booklet with lyrics, credits and photos
- Limited Edition