The Collection
Steppenwolf · 2003
79 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock
A powerful blend of acid rock and blues-infused hard rock that encapsulates the spirit of the 1960s and 70s.
Why this album works
'The Collection' highlights Steppenwolf's significant impact on rock music, particularly with hits like 'Born to Be Wild,' which became an anthem for the counterculture movement. The compilation has been praised for its curation of tracks that not only defined the band's career but also left an indelible mark on rock history.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with peaks for road trip energy nostalgic vibes of freedom
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'The Collection' comes at a time when Steppenwolf was celebrating its legacy, following a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 1990. This compilation gathers their most iconic tracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s, serving both as a retrospective and a way to introduce new listeners to their influential sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cream· Blue Öyster Cult· Jimi Hendrix
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Born to Be Wild Standout 3:29
- 2 Rock Me 3:32
- 3 Magic Carpet Ride Standout 4:26
- 4 Faster Than the Speed of Life 3:13
- 5 Hey Lawdy Mama 2:56
- 6 Tenderness 4:55
- 7 Screaming Night Hog 3:15
- 8 Earschplittenloudenboomer 5:00
- 9 I'm Movin On 3:09
- 10 Children of the Night 4:43
- 11 Twisted 5:06
- 12 Rock 'n' Roll Rebels 3:51
- 13 The Ostrich 5:44
- 14 Straight Shootin' Woman 4:03
- 15 It's Never Too Late 3:01
- 16 Live Your Life 4:13
- 17 Hippo Stomp 5:38
- 18 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 3:42
- 19 The Pusher Standout 5:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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