The Platinum Collection
Gary Moore · 2006
227 min · 45 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · blues rock
A heartfelt fusion of blues and rock, showcasing emotional guitar solos and introspective lyrics throughout.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys introspective late-night vibes
- Context
- By the time 'The Platinum Collection' was released in 2006, Gary Moore had established himself as a prominent figure in rock and blues. This compilation came after his critically acclaimed album 'Still Got the Blues' (1990) that revitalized his career, solidifying his legacy within the genres. The collection served as both a retrospective of his influential work and an introduction for new listeners.
- If you like
- hard rock, jazz fusion, blues rock
The Platinum Collection is an album by Gary Moore, released in 2006. A heartfelt fusion of blues and rock, showcasing emotional guitar solos and introspective lyrics throughout. This album is notable for its comprehensive overview of Moore's career, featuring tracks that span multiple decades and showcase his evolution as an artist. It also achieved commercial success, reaching the top charts in several countries and receiving positive reviews for its rich selection of classic hits, making it an essential listen for fans of blues rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Platinum Collection sound like?
A heartfelt fusion of blues and rock, showcasing emotional guitar solos and introspective lyrics throughout. Rooted in hard rock and jazz fusion.
What makes The Platinum Collection by Gary Moore notable?
This album is notable for its comprehensive overview of Moore's career, featuring tracks that span multiple decades and showcase his evolution as an artist. It also achieved commercial success, reaching the top charts in several countries and receiving positive reviews for its rich selection of classic hits, making it an essential listen for fans of blues rock. By the time 'The Platinum Collection' was released in 2006, Gary Moore had established himself as a prominent figure in rock and blues. This compilation came after his critically acclaimed album 'Still Got the Blues' (1990) that revitalized his career, solidifying his legacy within the genres. The collection served as both a retrospective of his influential work and an introduction for new listeners.
Who is The Platinum Collection for?
The Platinum Collection works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and introspective late-night vibes.
How many songs are on The Platinum Collection?
The Platinum Collection has 45 tracks, running approximately 227 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Parisienne Walkways Standout 3:25
- 2 Out in the Fields Standout 4:18
- 3 Over the Hills and Far Away 5:22
- 4 Empty Rooms ('84 remix) 4:18
- 5 Friday on My Mind 4:12
- 6 After the War 4:21
- 7 Wild Frontier 4:15
- 8 The Loner 5:54
- 9 Shapes of Things to Come 4:13
- 10 Wishing Well 4:06
- 11 Don’t Take Me for a Loser 4:16
- 12 Hold On to Love 4:27
- 13 Blood of Emeralds 8:20
- 14 Take a Little Time 4:06
- 15 Like Angels 7:31
- 16 One Good Reason 3:04
- 17 Johnny Boy 3:14
Disc 2
- 1 Still Got the Blues Standout 6:12
- 2 Cold Day in Hell 4:26
- 3 Oh Pretty Woman 4:25
- 4 Story of the Blues 6:42
- 5 Separate Ways 4:53
- 6 Since I Met You Baby 2:52
- 7 I Loved Another Woman 3:06
- 8 Woke Up This Morning 3:50
- 9 Further On up the Road 4:07
- 10 The Sky Is Crying 4:54
- 11 Left Me With the Blues 3:04
- 12 Mean Cruel Woman 2:46
- 13 The Blues Is Alright 5:45
- 14 If You Be My Baby 6:40
- 15 Need Your Love So Bad 7:52
Disc 3
- 1 Murder in the Skies 5:34
- 2 Military Man 6:25
- 3 White Knuckles 3:50
- 4 Empty Rooms 8:26
- 5 Out in the Fields Standout 5:28
- 6 Back on the Streets 5:15
- 7 Stop Messin’ Around 4:06
- 8 Cold Day in Hell 5:31
- 9 Midnight Blues 6:56
- 10 King of the Blues 6:15
- 11 Caldonia 5:34
- 12 Cold, Cold Feeling 7:18
- 13 Parisienne Walkways Standout 5:48
Release Date
September 4, 2006
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
227 min 22 sec
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