The Very Best of Tommy Emmanuel cgp
Tommy Emmanuel · 2001
121 min · 28 tracks · blues · country · contemporary folk music
An eclectic blend of virtuosic guitar melodies, showcasing a seamless fusion of genres from blues to classical.
Why this album works
This album serves as a comprehensive introduction to Emmanuel's work, featuring acclaimed tracks that illustrate his innovative guitar prowess. It has been well-received by critics and fans alike, influencing aspiring guitarists and contributing to the popularity of instrumental acoustic music in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Very Best of Tommy Emmanuel' captures the Australian guitarist's ascent to international recognition following his 1999 album 'Only.' This compilation highlights his unique fingerstyle technique and broad musical influences, solidifying his status as a leading figure in contemporary acoustic guitar music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Little River Band· Crowded House· Powderfinger· The Living End· Rick Springfield· Diesel· Russell Morris· Icehouse
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Don’t Hold Me Back 3:30
- 2 The Journey 4:59
- 3 Fear of Rain Standout 4:56
- 4 Who Dares Wins 5:22
- 5 Big Brother 4:00
- 6 Stevie’s Blues 4:23
- 7 Hearts Grow Fonder 4:11
- 8 Guitar Boogie Standout 3:30
- 9 When You Come Home 4:33
- 10 Determination 4:49
- 11 Don’t Argue 3:59
- 12 From the Hip 4:34
- 13 Tailin’ the Invisible Man 5:04
- 14 The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt 3:48
Disc 2
- 1 Amanda’s Room 4:31
- 2 Classical Gas Standout 5:06
- 3 Hellos & Goodbyes 4:37
- 4 Countrywide 2:54
- 5 Up From Down Under 5:27
- 6 Villa de Martin 4:25
- 7 Fiesta 4:23
- 8 Midnight Drive 4:10
- 9 Since We Met 4:01
- 10 Mountain of Truth 4:51
- 11 Initiation 4:20
- 12 Last Time I Saw You 4:36
- 13 Blue Moon 2:38
- 14 Change for Good 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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