Best, greatest retrospective not hits album
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Not what I expected since there are only a couple of songs that were actually "hits" on there -- but as a career retrospective of one of rock's truly unique artists is spectacular. It was the box set of his first decade of music before box sets were even a thing.
Since we're talking Neil, I'll nominate his "Homegrown" as best never-released or long-delayed-released album (recorded in '74 and '75 and finally released in 2020. I realize that it has to compete with the Beach Boys "Smile" in this category.) I bought it on vinyl and it's been in my regular rotation ever since. Some of those songs made it onto other records, including "Love is a Rose" and "Star of Bethlehem" which appeared on "Decade" and "Little Wing" showed up on "Hawks and Doves."
Since we're talking Neil, I'll nominate his "Homegrown" as best never-released or long-delayed-released album (recorded in '74 and '75 and finally released in 2020. I realize that it has to compete with the Beach Boys "Smile" in this category.) I bought it on vinyl and it's been in my regular rotation ever since. Some of those songs made it onto other records, including "Love is a Rose" and "Star of Bethlehem" which appeared on "Decade" and "Little Wing" showed up on "Hawks and Doves."
back in the day when i spun / aggregated vinyl, had little use for “greatest hits” collections as there was fun / satisfaction in discovering an artist’s deep tracks ...
however, had one Greatest Hits compilation that stood above everything else, unique in that it:
a) was excellent front ta back
b) documented the truly finest era of the act ( their 80’s comeback “hits” and everything after that was largely garbage
c) was a greatest hits album i would actually reach for / listen to
however, had one Greatest Hits compilation that stood above everything else, unique in that it:
a) was excellent front ta back
b) documented the truly finest era of the act ( their 80’s comeback “hits” and everything after that was largely garbage
c) was a greatest hits album i would actually reach for / listen to
Best greatest hits album title, with damn good music to go along with it.
I don't generally care for greatest hits packages, but I have a German pressing of this that just SLAYS.
This...
Although back in the day this collection was quite good and sounded superb on vinyl:
Although back in the day this collection was quite good and sounded superb on vinyl:
They used to play this album (early 80s) occasionally at Zeno's on Friday afternoons when some of us Meteo students would meet for Happy Hour.
Great collection of tunes from a great band.
Great collection of tunes from a great band.
Parsons was involved with the production of several albums, including the Beatles' Abbey Road (1969) and Let It Be (1970) and Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (1973).
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I’m surprised that The Beatles 62-66 or 67-70. Hasn’t been mentioned yet.I don't generally care for greatest hits packages, but I have a German pressing of this that just SLAYS.
Also The Worst of Jefferson Airplane is pretty good.
I agree that, like Hot Rocks, The red and blue Beatles albums are both iconic comps. I've never heard the Worst, but I'm sure the Airplane could fill 40 minutes.
Anyone else wonder how many of his great hits would result in a penalty today for targeting or unnecessary roughness. My God was he good!