The Very Best of Wishbone Ash: Blowin' Free
76 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
Melodic hard rock harmonies intertwine with intricate twin guitars and poetic narratives, creating a timeless sonic landscape.
Why this album works
This compilation album serves as a significant overview of Wishbone Ash's influential career, highlighting their unique contributions to rock music. It celebrates tracks that not only charted well but also resonated with fans and critics alike, ensuring their legacy within the genre. The album has been recognized for its role in introducing new listeners to the band's iconic sound and has often been cited in discussions about classic rock compilations.
- Best for
- gradual build to emotional climax poetic narratives for introspection melodic harmonies for reflective moments
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'The Very Best of Wishbone Ash: Blowin' Free' encapsulates the band's career during a time of retrospective reflection. This compilation showcases their evolution from the early 1970s when they pioneered a dual-guitar sound that influenced many rock genres. By this point, Wishbone Ash had established themselves as a staple in the hard rock scene, following their earlier successes with albums like 'Argus' and 'Wishbone Ash'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Freddie Mercury
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blind Eye 3:46
- 2 Blowin’ Free Standout 5:21
- 3 The Pilgrim 8:30
- 4 The King Will Come Standout 7:07
- 5 Time Was 7:04
- 6 Ballad of the Beacon 5:04
- 7 Outward Bound 4:54
- 8 Throw Down the Sword Standout 5:55
- 9 Lady Whiskey 6:14
- 10 Persephone 7:00
- 11 Jail Bait 4:43
- 12 Phoenix 10:29
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