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 | Title : The Who: The Ultimate Collection [Limited Edition Bonus Tracks]
Author : The Who
Release Date : 20020611
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $24.98
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Editorial Reviews :
The Who's mighty catalog of beautiful, poignant, and often silly pop songs bashed out with Cassius Clay finesse has suffered in the past at the hands of multiple, butcher-shop best-ofs and horrible packaging. But this thrilling band--undeniably one of ye classicke rocke's greatest--gets the career-spanning entry-point compilation it deserves with the double-disc Ultimate Collection. The songs included here are no-brainers, for the most part--if they aren't huge hits like 'My Generation,' 'I Can See for Miles,' or 'Baba O'Riley,' they're long-standing fan favorites such as 'Boris the Spider,' 'Pure and Easy,' and 'Squeeze Box.' And while this reviewer wishes different songs were chosen from Tommy, and more than one tune was gathered from their arguably finest (and definitely silliest) album, The Who Sell Out, this record really isn't for fans (aside from the total trainspotter types) but for newcomers.
Buyer Reviews :
Okay, Okay, I know that The Who have been the most anthologized band in the history of rock music. After all, how many other bands have more 'best of' compilations in their catalog than they have studio albums? But this time MCA got it right. Thirty-five songs from 1964 to 1982 provide ample evidence why The Who should wear the mantle of 'The Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band in the World.' Sure, one could quarrel that the Top 40 hits 'The Relay' (No. 39, 1973) and 'Athena' (No. 28, 1982) should have been included just to make this a complete collection of The Who's U.K. and U.S. hits, but this collection is stronger for including such album tracks as 'I'm a Boy,' 'Baba O'Riley' and 'Bargain' instead. And as a bonus, the initial pressing include a 4-song bonus disc, which contains the rare U.S. single version of 'Substitute,' an early version of 'I'm a Boy,' a previoulsy unreleased acoustic version of 'Happy Jack' and the U.K. single version of 'Magic Bus.' Even if you already have all of The Who's studio albums (like me), it's great to have all of these songs together in one collection. The 28-page booklet is also very informative with lots of great pics! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
(by Steve Vrana)
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