What makes The Essential Poco by Poco notable?

This compilation album emphasizes Poco's influence on the country rock movement, bringing attention to tracks that have defined the genre. It features songs like Crazy Love and Heart of the Night, both of which achieved significant chart success, affirming the band's impact on subsequent artists in the genre. Released in 2005, The Essential Poco serves as a retrospective collection highlighting the band’s journey from their formation in 1968 through various lineups. By this point, Poco had established themselves within the country rock genre, having previously released several successful albums that contributed to their legacy.

Who is The Essential Poco for?

The Essential Poco works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, dynamic journey through emotions and for afternoon drives.

How many songs are on The Essential Poco?

The Essential Poco has 17 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

The Essential Poco

Poco · 2005

70 min · 17 tracks · country music

A harmonious blend of soft rock and country, showcasing lush melodies and heartfelt storytelling.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Crazy Love — This track embodies Poco's signature sound with its smooth harmonies and emotive lyrics, becoming one of their most recognizable hits.
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Heart of the Night — The song showcases a perfect blend of melody and storytelling, capturing the essence of longing that resonates throughout their music.
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You Better Think Twice — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and laid-back groove, illustrating Poco's ability to fuse rock elements with country influences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with peaks
dynamic journey through emotions
for afternoon drives
harmonious sing-along moments
nostalgic reflections on love

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2005, The Essential Poco serves as a retrospective collection highlighting the band’s journey from their formation in 1968 through various lineups. By this point, Poco had established themselves within the country rock genre, having previously released several successful albums that contributed to their legacy.
Stylistic neighbors: The Eagles· America· Firefall

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Tracklist

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

1 Pickin’ Up the Pieces 3:20
2 You Better Think Twice 3:21
3 Anyway Bye Bye 6:59
4 C’mon (live) 3:18
5 Kind Woman (live) 5:46
6 Bad Weather 5:03
7 Just for Me and You 3:37
8 A Good Feelin’ to Know 3:55
9 Go and Say Goodbye 2:48
10 Here We Go Again 3:27
11 High and Dry 4:55
12 Crazy Love 2:57
13 Heart of the Night 4:53
14 Shoot for the Moon 2:45
15 Call It Love 4:18
16 Nothin’ to Hide 5:13
17 When It All Began 3:35

What to play next

Listen next

The Wildwood Sessions

2006

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Bareback at Big Sky

2005

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