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The Original Bad Company Anthology

Bad Company · 1999

137 min · 33 tracks · hard rock · blues rock

A quintessential blues rock compilation showcasing the anthemic grit and soulful melodies of classic rock's powerhouse band.

Why this album works

This anthology encapsulates Bad Company's commercial success, featuring multiple chart-topping hits that defined the band's legacy, such as 'Feel Like Makin' Love' and 'Rock and Roll Fantasy.' It served as an essential introduction for new listeners and solidified their influence on subsequent rock acts, affirming their place in classic rock history with critical acclaim from publications like Rolling Stone.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks soulful melodies for reflective moments an anthemic soundtrack for gatherings
Context
Released in 1999, 'The Original Bad Company Anthology' marks a retrospective celebration of Bad Company's career, featuring hits from their formation in 1973 through the late '90s. This compilation came after a period of lineup changes and showcases how the band's sound evolved while retaining its core identity as pioneers of bluesy hard rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Steppenwolf· The Guess Who· The Animals

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Can’t Get Enough 4:15
  • 2 Rock Steady 3:47
  • 3 Ready for Love 4:59
  • 4 Bad Company Standout 4:47
  • 5 Movin’ On 3:21
  • 6 Seagull 4:03
  • 7 Superstar Woman 5:05
  • 8 Little Miss Fortune 3:53
  • 9 Good Lovin’ Gone Bad 3:36
  • 10 Feel Like Makin’ Love Standout 5:13
  • 11 Shooting Star Standout 6:16
  • 12 Deal With the Preacher 5:02
  • 13 Wild Fire Woman 4:34
  • 14 Easy on My Soul 4:11
  • 15 Whiskey Bottle 3:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Honey Child 3:17
  • 2 Run With the Pack 5:21
  • 3 Silver, Blue and Gold 5:04
  • 4 Do Right by Your Woman 2:52
  • 5 Burnin’ Sky 5:02
  • 6 Heartbeat 2:37
  • 7 Too Bad 3:53
  • 8 Smokin’ 45 3:32
  • 9 Rock and Roll Fantasy 3:18
  • 10 Evil Wind 4:21
  • 11 Oh Atlanta 4:09
  • 12 Rhythm Machine 3:45
  • 13 Untie the Knot 4:08
  • 14 Downhill Ryder 4:14
  • 15 Tracking Down a Runaway 3:40
  • 16 Ain’t it Good 3:07
  • 17 Hammer of Love 5:22
  • 18 Hey, Hey 2:48

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