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The Very Best of Rainbow

Rainbow · 1997

77 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal

Epic guitar riffs and soaring vocals collide in a quintessential collection of hard rock anthems.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic anthems for sing-alongs
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • soaring vocals for cathartic release
  • for nostalgic road trips

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike longer, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'The Very Best of Rainbow' comes during a retrospective phase for the band after their breakup in 1984. This compilation highlights the band's evolution from their early days with Ritchie Blackmore to their later works, showcasing the range of styles that defined their sound over the years.
Stylistic neighbors
Deep Purple· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Man on the Silver Mountain 4:40
  • 2 Catch the Rainbow 6:40
  • 3 Starstruck 4:08
  • 4 Stargazer 8:27
  • 5 Kill the King 4:31
  • 6 Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll 4:25
  • 7 Gates of Babylon 6:50
  • 8 Since You Been Gone 3:18
  • 9 All Night Long 3:51
  • 10 I Surrender 4:03
  • 11 Can’t Happen Here 4:59
  • 12 Jealous Lover 3:14
  • 13 Stone Cold 5:19
  • 14 Power 4:29
  • 15 Can’t Let You Go 4:22
  • 16 Street of Dreams 4:25

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