A LITTLE NONSENSE NOW AND THEN - BOXED SET

'A Little Nonsense Now and Then' is a compilation album by Echolyn, released in 2002. 'A Little Nonsense Now and Then' occupies three CDs and is about 170 minutes in duration. The whole album is divided into six chapters. The first chapter contains the debut self-titled Echolyn album. The second chapter contains the acoustic EP '...And Every Blossom' which was released mere months after their 1992 masterpiece, 'Suffocating the Bloom.' The third chapter contains the album 'When the Sweet Turns Sour,' which was released shortly after the Sony debacle. The fourth chapter contains a song from 1989 entitled "Edge of Wonder (Erad-Glitch)." The fifth chapter contains live performances of three songs from 'Cowboy Poems Free.' Finally, the sixth chapter contains new versions of old Echolyn songs that were recorded in 2000, presumably during the 'Cowboy Poems Free' sessions.

In terms of the original studio material found on this album, it's certainly not Echolyn at their most refined or mature. However, the '...And Every Blossom' EP is a highlight of the album for me. The acoustic element of the music shows a side of Echolyn we don't hear as often. The new versions of classic songs are fine, but my favorite is "Suffocating the Bloom 2000," which underwent a massive transformation. In conclusion, this album is an excellent addition to any Echolyn fan's collection, especially if you're a completionist.