Distillation
Wishbone Ash · 1997
300 min · 56 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock weaves rich harmonies and intricate guitar interplay, evoking a sense of nostalgia and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Phoenix — This track stands out for its epic structure and soaring guitar solos that exemplify Wishbone Ash's signature sound, blending progressive rock elements with melodic hard rock.
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Throw Down the Sword — Incorporating poignant lyrics with dynamic instrumentation, this song captures the band's ability to balance emotive storytelling with powerful musicality.
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Blind Eye Start here — The opening track energizes the album with its driving rhythm and catchy hooks, setting the tone for the compilation while showcasing the band's early brilliance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- reflective moments for contemplation
- extended tracks for deep listening
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- melodic richness for detail exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Compilation album reflecting the band's extensive career without being a primary entry point.
- Themes
- nostalgic guitar harmonies· musical legacy exploration
- Moods
- Melancholy· Introspective
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Distillation is a compilation album that captures the essence of Wishbone Ash's storied career, spanning over three decades since their formation in 1969. At this point, the band was reminiscing on their classic sound while continuing to evolve with new material, showcasing both their legacy and ongoing creativity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thin Lizzy· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Blind Eye Start here 3:42
- 2 Lady Whiskey 6:13
- 3 Phoenix 10:27
- 4 Jail Bait 4:44
- 5 The Pilgrim 8:27
- 6 The King Will Come 7:02
- 7 Leaf and Stream 4:09
- 8 Warrior 5:52
- 9 Throw Down the Sword 5:57
- 10 No Easy Road 3:48
- 11 Ballad of the Beacon 4:59
- 12 Sorrel 4:58
- 13 Persephone 6:55
Disc 2
- 1 Lady Jay 5:29
- 2 F.U.B.B. 5:01
- 3 Say Goodbye 3:44
- 4 (In All of My Dreams) You Rescue Me 1:53
- 5 Prelude 3:41
- 6 Candlelight 9:21
- 7 Front Page News 5:02
- 8 Goodbye Baby, Hello Friend 3:37
- 9 Surface to Air 3:47
- 10 You See Red 4:46
- 11 Ships in the Sky 5:58
- 12 Living Proof 6:15
- 13 Lifeline 4:11
- 14 Underground 5:44
- 15 Genevive 3:50
- 16 Clousseau 6:33
Disc 3
- 1 Witness to Wonder 4:11
- 2 Why Don’t We 6:16
- 3 Strange Affair 4:22
- 4 Dream Train 5:02
- 5 Standing in the Rain 5:38
- 6 Alone 6:00
- 7 Time and Space 6:02
- 8 Come On 3:26
- 9 Fast Johnny 4:01
- 10 She’s Still Alive 3:38
- 11 T‐Bone Shuffle 3:32
- 12 Bolan’s Monument 3:57
- 13 Duffle Shuffle 4:01
- 14 Mountainside 6:03
- 15 Crack of Dawn 3:19
Disc 4
- 1 Outward Bound 4:18
- 2 Rest in Peace 6:42
- 3 Lorelei 6:13
- 4 Come in From the Rain 5:06
- 5 Bad Weather Blues 8:36
- 6 Sometime World 6:06
- 7 Errors of My Way 5:54
- 8 Blowin’ Free 6:33
- 9 Insomnia 6:41
- 10 Helpless 3:46
- 11 Way of the World 10:08
- 12 Lookin’ for a Reason 4:12
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Leftoverture
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