I would agree that it does get a bit tedious on some of the sections with repetitive tracks, though it does play like a really long jam with different solos. It gets old, nonetheless, despite Dave Holland's valiant efforts to mix up and embellish the bass vamp. Each track is interesting (I haven't found an obvious dud in the bunch) in its own right, however. Skipping around is a good idea. This makes for a more enjoyable, less academic experience. I have the entire box ripped to my computer so I can skip around at will and create different play lists; it's better than listening to tracks in sequence on the actual CDs. I enjoyed your tripping out on minutiae comment... New Sex Mob sounds fascinating...I think I will have to jump on that. Zach