''The Box Set'' is a five-CD collection of recordings drawn from the

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archives reportedly selected by the band. ''The Box Set'' includes 94 tracks, including 30 previously unreleased band and solo demos, outtakes, live recordings, and a 120-page color booklet with track-by-track commentary by band members

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, and

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, detailed track information, photos and essays. A limited number of the set were released in a guitar case-shaped box.

Reception

''The Box Set'' peaked at #128 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was certified

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by the

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on December 18, 2001.

Track listing

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''.

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References

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