The Best cover

The Best

David Lee Roth · 1997

77 min · 20 tracks · hard rock

A vibrant fusion of hard rock anthems and playful pop sensibilities showcasing Roth's flamboyant charisma.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • playful party atmosphere
  • energetic sing-along moments
  • flamboyant charisma on display
  • for road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, subdued sounds
  • seek deep introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 28, 1997, 'The Best' is a compilation album that highlights David Lee Roth's solo career following his departure from Van Halen. By this time, Roth was navigating a period of fluctuating popularity and seeking to solidify his legacy as a solo artist after the mixed reception of his previous albums in the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Van Halen· Billy Idol· Aerosmith

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Piss Me Off 4:28
  • 2 Yankee Rose 3:50
  • 3 A Lil’ Ain’t Enough 4:43
  • 4 Just Like Paradise 4:06
  • 5 Big Train 4:17
  • 6 Big Trouble 3:58
  • 7 It’s Showtime 3:48
  • 8 Hot Dog and a Shake 3:21
  • 9 Skyscraper 3:41
  • 10 Shyboy 3:25
  • 11 She’s My Machine 3:54
  • 12 Stand Up 4:42
  • 13 Tobacco Road 2:30
  • 14 Easy Street 3:49
  • 15 California Girls 2:51
  • 16 Just a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody 4:43
  • 17 Sensible Shoes 5:09
  • 18 Goin’ Crazy 3:10
  • 19 Ladies’ Nite in Buffalo? 4:00
  • 20 Land’s Edge 3:13

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