The story ass it that Stephin Merrit came up with the idea for 69 Love Songs while siting in an elegant midtown Manhattan gay piano bar. Go figure. This box set includes volumes 1,2 & 3, that featuring some of Merritt's most ambitious and diverse compositions to date. Includes a beautiful 76-page booklet and an interview with Stephin Merritt explaining the motivation behind every song.This is a new, unopened CD in its original packaging.