Top tracks — play these first
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Razamanaz (alternate edit) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Love Hurts — This track exemplifies Nazareth's ability to blend emotional depth with powerful vocals, becoming one of their signature songs that showcases their softer side.
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Hair of the Dog — Arguably their most famous track, it captures the raw energy and hard rock edge that defined Nazareth's sound during their peak years.
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Broken Down Angel — With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, this song highlights the band's knack for crafting memorable hooks while maintaining a rock sensibility.
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Razamanaz — This track is a quintessential representation of early 70s hard rock, combining driving rhythms with anthemic choruses that resonate deeply with fans.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- sing-along anthems with friends
- energizing tracks for gatherings
- nostalgic vibes from classic hits
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quiet, introspective moments
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — Compiles essential hits, making it accessible for new listeners.
- Themes
- 70s rock legacy· gritty vocals· hard rock anthems
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth compiles tracks from a band that had established itself as a staple in the hard rock scene since the early 1970s. By this time, Nazareth had weathered significant changes, including shifts in musical trends and a changing lineup, yet remained influential through consistent touring and recording. This compilation served to celebrate their legacy while introducing new audiences to their extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· UFO· Blue Öyster Cult
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Razamanaz (alternate edit) Start here 3:28
- 2 Broken Down Angel 3:45
- 3 Turn on Your Receiver 3:20
- 4 Shapes of Things (single edit) 3:21
- 5 Hair of the Dog (single edit) 3:21
- 6 Love Hurts 3:52
- 7 Telegram (Edited version) 4:29
- 8 I Want To (Do Everything for You) 4:19
- 9 Expect No Mercy (live) 3:20
- 10 Star 4:55
- 11 Big Boy 3:35
- 12 Pop the Silo 3:20
- 13 Boys in the Band 3:06
- 14 This Months Messiah 5:09
- 15 Hit the Fan 3:37
- 16 Piece of My Heart 4:26
- 17 Every Time It Rains 4:08
- 18 When the Lights Come Down (live) 2:55
- 19 Walk by Yourself 5:01
Disc 2
- 1 Morning Dew (alternate edited version) 8:08
- 2 This Flight Tonight (US version) 3:24
- 3 Shanghai’d in Shanghai (US single edit) 3:43
- 4 Holy Roller (alternate mix) 4:17
- 5 My White Bicycle (original single version) 3:27
- 6 Carry Out Feelings (US single edit) 3:18
- 7 I Don’t Want to Go On Without You (alternate edited version) 3:23
- 8 Place in Your Heart (alternate edited version) 3:03
- 9 May the Sunshine (single edit) 3:30
- 10 Holiday (single edit) 3:21
- 11 Dressed to Kill (single edit) 3:47
- 12 Dream On (single edit) 3:27
- 13 Where Are You Now (alternate edit) 4:33
- 14 Ruby Tuesday (extended single mix) 4:22
- 15 Cinema (edited version) 3:25
- 16 Hang On to a Dream (single edit) 3:39
- 17 Hire and Fire (edited version) 4:03
- 18 Let Me Be Your Dog (edited version) 5:31
- 19 Love Hurts (Rock Orchestra version) 4:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Machine Head
Deep Purple
Shares a hard rock legacy with gritty vocals and guitar riffs from the early 70s.
Strangers in the Night
UFO
Captures the same electrifying live energy and rock anthems characteristic of the era.
Jailbreak
Thin Lizzy
Features a blend of melodic hard rock and powerful vocals, echoing themes of rebellion and legacy.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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