Anthology
The Band · 1978
83 min · 20 tracks · folk rock · blues rock · alternative country
A rich tapestry of Americana, blending rock, folk, and country with soulful storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- storytelling that evokes nostalgia
- for reflective road trips
- captivating waves of sound
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'Anthology' is a comprehensive retrospective of The Band's influential career, following their split in 1976. This collection encapsulates their evolution from the early days of 'Music from Big Pink' to the critical acclaim of 'The Last Waltz', showcasing their unique sound and profound lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilco· The Jayhawks· Lucinda Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Weight 4:36
- 2 Chest Fever 5:11
- 3 I Shall Be Released 3:14
- 4 Rag Mama Rag 3:05
- 5 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:33
- 6 Up on Cripple Creek 4:33
- 7 King Harvest 3:39
- 8 Stage Fright 3:43
- 9 The Shape I’m In 4:02
- 10 Daniel and the Sacred Harp 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 Life Is a Carnival 3:51
- 2 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:07
- 3 This Wheel’s on Fire 3:48
- 4 The Great Pretender 3:07
- 5 Mystery Train 5:29
- 6 Ophelia 3:30
- 7 It Makes No Difference 6:30
- 8 Acadian Driftwood 6:34
- 9 Right as Rain 3:49
- 10 Livin’ in a Dream 2:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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