The Best of Rainbow
Rainbow · 2000
66 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal
A powerful blend of soaring vocals and intricate guitar work, echoing the grandeur of classic rock and metal.
Why this album works
This compilation album served as an introduction to Rainbow's music for a new generation, showcasing hits like 'Since You Been Gone' that reached high chart positions in the late '70s and early '80s. It also highlighted the band's impact on the power metal genre, influencing countless artists while receiving positive critical reception for its cohesive selection of tracks.
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'The Best of Rainbow' encapsulates the band's evolution from their inception in 1975 through various lineup changes. By this time, Rainbow had solidified their legacy as pioneers of hard rock and neo-classical metal, marking this compilation as a celebration of their influential career and musical milestones.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· Marty Friedman· Pretty Maids
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Man on the Silver Mountain Standout 4:40
- 2 Catch the Rainbow 6:39
- 3 Stargazer Standout 8:27
- 4 Mistreated (live) 13:09
- 5 Kill the King 4:30
- 6 Rainbow Eyes 7:25
- 7 Since You Been Gone Standout 3:19
- 8 I Surrender 4:04
- 9 Stone Cold 5:20
- 10 Power 4:28
- 11 Street of Dreams 4:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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