"Still the best intro to the man, containing a performance that was truly profound. Includes a documentary and many of the best bits of his DVD material (e.g. 'Goatboy' & 'Just a Ride')."
"Another comprehensive treat of fans. Has some excellent stuff (including a MP3 album of his songs). Note: With the DVD's & CD's, it is worth seeing the other ones on this list first. (See Review)."
"Though this is on the 'Essential Collection', it is worth special mention as was released seperately. Did you know Bill Hicks wrote amazing songs like this? Neither did I... (See Review)"
"Released posthumourously but easily the best CD (unless you're into his more shocking stuff). Shows far more of his prophetic observation than any of his other material (See Review)."
"Would have put this as no 1 as an intro (if it were not more than that...) Not only is there 'Hooligans' & 'Hairy Man Ass', but also his stuff on Gideons & the Bible. (See Review)."
"Many see this as his best work & is enduringly popular. Has some amazing bits (e.g. Track 8 'Gift's of Forgiveness' - as used on 'Zeitgeist II'). See Review."
"CD is better than the DVD & shows Bill when he had just started recording comedy. Hence he is full of passion and shows better delivery than some of his later material... (See Review)."
"CD2 is a little too puerile, but Bill was always best in front of a British audience & this is the nearest you'll get to an unedited live performance. (See Review - esp the ending...)"
"Onto the CD lemons (IMHO). Many people like this one, so maybe it's just me. A full live performance, but the audience do him no favours & Bill seems at his most despairing..."
"Nothing inherently wrong with the material (though is identical to 'Salvation'), but was NOT released by the Bill Hicks estate & was designed to cash-in on the Iraq war (See Review)."
"The best biography of the man, written by one of his closest friends (and the Producer for 'Arizona Bay' & 'Rant in E-minor'). Also see interviews with Kevin Booth on 'American: The Bill Hicks Story'."
"Slightly different perspective to the usual as contains detail about his oft-forgot fiance: Colleen Mcgarr (who chose not to be part of the film 'American: The Bill Hicks Story' - see review.)"