Greatest Hits
The Band · 2000
77 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · blues rock · alternative country
A rich tapestry of Americana, blending heartfelt storytelling with rootsy instrumentation and timeless melodies.
Why this album works
The album serves as a comprehensive retrospective that highlights The Band's significant contributions to the Americana genre. It includes classic tracks that have influenced countless artists and has been praised for its cohesive representation of their work, making it a staple reference for both fans and scholars of American music.
- Best for
- heartfelt storytelling through music dynamic journey with emotional peaks for nostalgic evenings
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Greatest Hits' came during a period when The Band had already established themselves as pivotal figures in rock and Americana music. This compilation followed the band's reunion efforts in the late 1990s, capitalizing on their legacy while introducing their work to new audiences who might have missed their earlier influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Cockburn· Leonard Cohen· The Guess Who· Gordon Lightfoot· April Wine· Prism· Tom Cochrane· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Weight Standout 4:35
- 2 Tears of Rage 5:20
- 3 Chest Fever 5:13
- 4 I Shall Be Released Standout 3:12
- 5 Up on Cripple Creek 4:31
- 6 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Standout 3:32
- 7 Rag Mama Rag 3:03
- 8 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) 3:38
- 9 The Shape I'm In 4:01
- 10 Stage Fright 3:41
- 11 Time to Kill 3:27
- 12 Life Is a Carnival 3:57
- 13 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:19
- 14 Ain't Got No Home 3:24
- 15 It Makes No Difference 6:32
- 16 Ophelia 3:31
- 17 Acadian Driftwood 6:41
- 18 The Saga of Pepote Rouge 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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