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Definitive Collection

Donovan · 1995

93 min · 27 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop

A whimsical blend of folk rock and psychedelia that captures the essence of '60s counterculture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with nostalgia
  • dynamic journey with live energy
  • for sunny afternoons
  • playful sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, instant gratification
  • not for minimalist listening preferences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Definitive Collection' is a retrospective look at Donovan's career during his transitional phase. After achieving commercial success in the late '60s with hits like 'Mellow Yellow', this compilation aimed to reintroduce his unique sound to a new generation while celebrating his extensive catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Sunshine Superman 4:33
  • 2 Season Of The Witch 4:56
  • 3 Mellow Yellow 3:38
  • 4 Epistle To Dippy 3:08
  • 5 There Is A Mountain 2:33
  • 6 Wear Your Love Like Heaven 2:24
  • 7 Jennifer Juniper 2:40
  • 8 Hurdy Gurdy Man 3:18
  • 9 Lalena 2:56
  • 10 Atlantis 5:03
  • 11 To Susan On The West Coast Waiting 3:12
  • 12 Barabajagal 3:20
  • 13 Riki Tiki Tavi 2:56
  • 14 Celia Of The Seals 3:00
  • 15 Sailing Homeward 2:56
  • 16 Earth Sign Man 3:55
  • 17 Maria Magenta 2:10
  • 18 Salvation Stomp 3:13
  • 19 Colours ['69 Version] 4:10
  • 20 Catch The Wind ['69 Version] 5:01
  • 21 Universal Soldier [Live] 2:50

Disc 2

  • 1 The Fat Angel (Live) 3:17
  • 2 Isle Of Islay (Live) 2:56
  • 3 There Is A Mountain (Live) 3:11
  • 4 Guinevere (Live) 2:40
  • 5 Celeste (Live) 5:21
  • 6 Mellow Yellow (Live) 4:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata