What makes Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth by Nazareth notable?

This compilation features some of Nazareth's most recognized songs, including 'Love Hurts' and 'Hair of the Dog,' which both achieved significant chart success. Notably, 'Love Hurts' has been covered by numerous artists and remains a staple in classic rock playlists, showcasing the band's lasting influence on the genre. By 2004, Nazareth was well-established as a classic rock band, having formed in 1968 and released their breakthrough album 'Hair of the Dog' in 1975. 'Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth' serves as a retrospective collection, encapsulating their enduring appeal and highlighting tracks that have defined their career over decades.

Who is Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth for?

Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, sing-along anthems with friends and energizing tracks for gatherings.

How many songs are on Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth?

Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth has 38 tracks, running approximately 150 minutes.

Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth

Nazareth · 2004

150 min · 38 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal

A dynamic compilation of hard rock anthems that showcases Nazareth's gritty vocals and powerful guitar riffs.

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Why this album works

This compilation features some of Nazareth's most recognized songs, including 'Love Hurts' and 'Hair of the Dog,' which both achieved significant chart success. Notably, 'Love Hurts' has been covered by numerous artists and remains a staple in classic rock playlists, showcasing the band's lasting influence on the genre.

Best for: dynamic peaks and valleys sing-along anthems with friends energizing tracks for gatherings
Context: By 2004, Nazareth was well-established as a classic rock band, having formed in 1968 and released their breakthrough album 'Hair of the Dog' in 1975. 'Maximum XS: The Essential Nazareth' serves as a retrospective collection, encapsulating their enduring appeal and highlighting tracks that have defined their career over decades.
Stylistic neighbors: Alice Cooper· Freddie Mercury· Ozzy Osbourne

Tracklist

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Disc 1

1 Razamanaz (alternate edit) 3:28
2 Broken Down Angel Standout 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 Standout 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

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