Originally released as part of the mammoth 2016 rarities clearinghouse The Early Years 1965-1972,
1972 Obfusc/Ation contains all the previously unreleased video from that year, along with a new mix of that year's
Obscured by Clouds. The lack of unreleased music -- the compilation also contains a stereo mix of Live at Pompeii on CD -- makes this a comparatively underwhelming set in the Early Years box, but the video makes up for it. There's footage of the recording of
Obscured by Clouds, a live performance from Brighton Dome in June, several French news reports, and a 5.1 remix of Live at Pompeii. Even if this doesn't carry the same revelations as the companion sets, it nevertheless has plenty of treasures within its box. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine