The Very Best Of Moby Grape · Vintage
Moby Grape · 1993
139 min · 48 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of jangly guitars and harmonious vocals that encapsulates the spirit of 60s psychedelic rock.
Why this album works
This compilation is significant for its role in reintroducing Moby Grape's music to a new generation, showcasing songs that had previously been buried under the weight of the band's troubled history. It reflects the resurgence of interest in classic rock from the 1960s during the early 1990s and has since been recognized for its critical acclaim, with tracks like 'Omaha' and 'Hey Grandma' becoming staples in psych-rock playlists.
- Best for
- dynamic collection for casual listening short tracks ideal for quick nostalgic vibes for sunny days
- Context
- By 1993, Moby Grape had experienced a tumultuous career marked by initial fame followed by years of lineup changes and legal issues. 'The Very Best Of Moby Grape' serves as a retrospective compilation, highlighting their influential yet often overlooked contributions to the psychedelic rock genre, particularly following their groundbreaking self-titled debut in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Blue Öyster Cult· The Velvet Underground
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Hey Grandma Standout 2:45
- 2 Mr. Blues 2:00
- 3 Fall on You Standout 2:50
- 4 8:05 2:33
- 5 Come in the Morning 2:17
- 6 Omaha Standout 2:45
- 7 Naked, If I Want To 0:57
- 8 Rounder (instrumental) 2:03
- 9 Someday 3:31
- 10 Ain't No Use 1:40
- 11 Sitting by the Window 2:47
- 12 Changes 3:24
- 13 Lazy Me 1:47
- 14 Indifference 4:15
- 15 Looper (audition version) 2:39
- 16 Sweet Ride 3:12
- 17 Bitter Wind 2:39
- 18 The Place and the Time 2:24
- 19 Rounder (live) 2:02
- 20 Miller's Blues (live) 6:07
- 21 Changes (live) 4:20
- 22 Hey Grandma (mono / single version) 2:32
- 23 Omaha (mono / single version) 2:23
- 24 Big 4:44
Disc 2
- 1 Skip's Song (demo) 3:24
- 2 You Can Do Anything (demo) 2:50
- 3 Murder in My Heart for the Judge 2:59
- 4 Bitter Wind 3:07
- 5 Can't Be So Bad 3:26
- 6 Just Like Gene Autry; A Foxtrot 2:56
- 7 He 3:37
- 8 Motorcycle Irene 2:25
- 9 Funky-Tunk 2:13
- 10 Rose Colored Eyes 4:20
- 11 If You Can't Learn From Your Mistakes (Peter solo version) 1:26
- 12 Ooh Mama Ooh 2:28
- 13 Ain't That a Shame 2:30
- 14 Trucking Man 2:02
- 15 Captain Nemo 1:46
- 16 What's to Choose 1:57
- 17 Going Nowhere 2:04
- 18 I Am Not Willing 3:00
- 19 It's a Beautiful Day Today 3:07
- 20 Right Before My Eyes 2:05
- 21 Truly Fine Citizen 1:49
- 22 Hoochie 4:25
- 23 Soul Stew 2:20
- 24 Seeing 8:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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