The Columbia Years – The Definitive Anthology
Dave Mason · 2016
115 min · 30 tracks · rock music
A rich tapestry of rock sounds blending heartfelt lyrics with soulful melodies and a touch of bluesy grit.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant as it consolidates Mason's contributions to rock, featuring both studio tracks and live recordings that reflect his evolving sound. It serves as a testament to his influence on subsequent artists and the classic rock genre, receiving positive attention for its comprehensive look at Mason's career.
- Career context
- Released in 2016, 'The Columbia Years – The Definitive Anthology' comes during Dave Mason's later career, showcasing his enduring impact on rock music. This compilation encapsulates his work with Columbia Records, spanning several decades and highlights his evolution as a solo artist after his initial success with Traffic in the late 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· Joe Jackson· Bee Gees· 10cc· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Misty Morning Stranger 4:31
- 2 Baby... Please 3:13
- 3 The Lonely One 4:45
- 4 Head Keeper 3:39
- 5 It's Like You Never Left 2:54
- 6 Every Woman 1:39
- 7 All Along the Watchtower Standout 4:03
- 8 You Can't Take It When You Go 4:08
- 9 Show Me Some Affection 4:18
- 10 Bring It on Home to Me 2:55
- 11 Relation Ships 5:02
- 12 You Can Lose It 3:04
- 13 Split Coconut 3:38
- 14 Crying, Waiting, Hoping 2:43
- 15 Long Lost Friend 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 Feelin' Alright (live) Standout 6:23
- 2 Pearly Queen (live) 3:37
- 3 Take It to the Limit (live) 3:30
- 4 Sad and Deep as You (live) 3:08
- 5 Only You Know and I Know (live) 4:20
- 6 We Just Disagree Standout 2:59
- 7 So High (Rock Me Baby and Roll Me Away) 4:08
- 8 Then It's Alright 4:14
- 9 Seasons 4:49
- 10 Let It Go, Let It Flow 3:16
- 11 Mystic Traveler 5:02
- 12 Don't It Make You Wonder 3:00
- 13 Will You Still Love Me Tommorow 5:03
- 14 Save Me 3:36
- 15 Paralyzed 3:34
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