The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison cover

The Story of Them Featuring Van Morrison

Them · 1997

142 min · 50 tracks · garage rock

A vibrant tapestry of garage rock and rhythm and blues, showcasing raw energy and melodic hooks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Gloria — This iconic track showcases the band's raw energy and Morrison's powerful vocals, solidifying its status as an anthem of youthful rebellion.
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    Here Comes the Night — With its haunting melody and emotional depth, this song highlights the band's ability to blend rock with poignant storytelling.
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    Baby Please Don’t Go — A classic blues cover that emphasizes the band’s roots, showcasing their energetic style and Morrison's dynamic vocal delivery.
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    (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 — This rendition incorporates a playful vibe that reflects the band’s versatility while adding a unique twist to a beloved standard.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

47 /100
Lowland
Higher than 0% of albums we've rated

This compilation captures Them's energetic sound but lacks cohesive flow due to its retrospective nature.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks are presented in mono mixes, emphasizing the raw sound characteristic of 1960s garage rock.
  • The sequencing includes a notable shift in energy, with 'Gloria' positioned as a high point early in the tracklist.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
3/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Story of Them (Parts 1 & 2) 7:18
  • 2 Don’t Start Crying Now 2:03
  • 3 Gloria 2:35
  • 4 Philosophy 2:35
  • 5 One Two Brown Eyes 2:34
  • 6 Baby Please Don’t Go 2:40
  • 7 Here Comes the Night 2:46
  • 8 All for Myself 2:47
  • 9 One More Time (single version – mono mix) 2:48
  • 10 Little Girl 2:47
  • 11 I Gave My Love a Diamond 3:02
  • 12 Go On Home Baby 2:32
  • 13 My Little Baby 2:00
  • 14 Mystic Eyes 2:41
  • 15 Don’t Look Back 3:20
  • 16 If You and I Could Be as Two 2:51
  • 17 I Like It Like That 3:16
  • 18 I’m Gonna Dress in Black 3:29
  • 19 (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66 2:22
  • 20 Just a Little Bit 2:21
  • 21 You Just Can’t Win 2:21
  • 22 Bright Lights, Big City 2:30
  • 23 Baby What You Want Me to Do 3:26
  • 24 I’m Gonna Dress in Black (alternate mix) 3:24
  • 25 One More Time (alternate stereo mix) 2:45
  • 26 Little Girl (alternate version) 2:47

Disc 2

  • 1 How Long Baby 3:37
  • 2 (It Won’t Hurt) Half as Much 3:01
  • 3 Something You Got 2:31
  • 4 Call My Name 2:20
  • 5 Turn On Your Lovelight 2:19
  • 6 I Put a Spell on You 2:36
  • 7 I Got a Woman 3:12
  • 8 Out of Sight 2:21
  • 9 It’s All Over Now Baby Blue 3:47
  • 10 Bad or Good 2:06
  • 11 Hello Josephine 2:04
  • 12 Don’t You Know 2:22
  • 13 Hey Girl 3:00
  • 14 Bring ’em On In 3:13
  • 15 Times Gettin’ Tougher Than Tough 2:12
  • 16 Stormy Monday 2:40
  • 17 Friday’s Child 3:27
  • 18 Richard Cory 2:43
  • 19 My Lonely Sad Eyes 2:28
  • 20 I Can Only Give You Everything 2:39
  • 21 Could You, Would You 3:08
  • 22 Bring ’em On In (alternate version) 3:41
  • 23 Richard Cory (alternate version) 2:18
  • 24 Call My Name (alternate version) 2:18

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