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Catch the Rainbow: The Anthology

Rainbow · 2003

157 min · 28 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar work, defining the essence of classic heavy metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for exploration
  • soaring vocals for emotional highs
  • intricate guitar work appreciation
  • live tracks for concert feel

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Catch the Rainbow: The Anthology' captures Rainbow's journey from their formation in 1975 through various lineup changes and musical evolution. This anthology comes after the band's initial breakup in 1984 and a subsequent reunion in 1995, highlighting their enduring legacy in the hard rock and metal genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Man on the Silver Mountain 4:39
  • 2 Sixteenth Century Greensleeves 3:31
  • 3 Catch the Rainbow 6:41
  • 4 Tarot Woman 6:01
  • 5 Starstruck 4:08
  • 6 Stargazer 8:28
  • 7 Light in the Black 8:15
  • 8 Mistreated (live) 13:08
  • 9 Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll 4:24
  • 10 Gates of Babylon 6:49
  • 11 Kill the King 4:31
  • 12 Rainbow Eyes 7:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Eyes of the World 6:41
  • 2 Since You Been Gone 3:18
  • 3 All Night Long 3:52
  • 4 Weiss Heim 5:15
  • 5 I Surrender 4:03
  • 6 Spotlight Kid 4:55
  • 7 Can’t Happen Here 4:59
  • 8 Jealous Lover 3:14
  • 9 Death Alley Driver 4:44
  • 10 Stone Cold 5:19
  • 11 Tearin’ Out My Heart 4:05
  • 12 Power 4:29
  • 13 Can’t Let You Go 4:22
  • 14 Desperate Heart 4:05
  • 15 Street of Dreams 4:27
  • 16 Difficult to Cure (live) 11:14

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