3 stars out of 5 -- "There's a greater bombast to the tempo-jumping 'My Fairy King' and 'Great King Rat'...", 4 stars out of 5 -- "This album highlights the band's raw roots, particularly on a series of 1971 demos. On those tracks Freddie Mercury already belts like the superstar he'd become...", 3 stars out of 5 -- "The frantic 'Keep Yourself Alive' still sounds fresh, while 'Liar' and 'Son & Daughter' impress with their swagger and manic harmonies..."