To Kingdom Come: The Definitive Collection
The Band · 1989
134 min · 31 tracks · country music
A rich tapestry of Americana that seamlessly blends rock, folk, and country into a timeless soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Weight — This track exemplifies The Band's unique ability to weave storytelling with rich harmonies, becoming an anthem that resonates deeply with themes of community and burden.
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I Shall Be Released — A poignant reflection on longing and redemption, this song showcases the band's lyrical depth and emotional delivery, marking it as a cornerstone of their repertoire.
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The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down — This song stands out for its narrative craftsmanship, vividly portraying the struggles of a Southern family post-Civil War, highlighting The Band's storytelling prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- -stirring narratives throughout
- for reflective afternoons
- engaging storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'To Kingdom Come: The Definitive Collection' arrived as The Band was navigating the complexities of their legacy after their disbandment in 1976. This compilation followed their reunion album 'Northern Lights – Southern Cross' and served to encapsulate their influential career, showcasing both well-known classics and deeper cuts that defined their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilco· The Jayhawks· Lucinda Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Back to Memphis 6:08
- 2 Tears of Rage 5:24
- 3 To Kingdom Come 3:23
- 4 Long Black Veil 3:06
- 5 Chest Fever 5:17
- 6 The Weight 4:38
- 7 I Shall Be Released 3:16
- 8 Up on Cripple Creek 4:36
- 9 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever 3:34
- 10 Rag Mama Rag 3:05
- 11 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:33
- 12 Unfaithful Servant 4:19
- 13 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) 3:43
- 14 The Shape I'm In 4:05
- 15 The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show 3:13
- 16 Daniel and the Sacred Harp 4:14
- 17 Stage Fright 3:42
Disc 2
- 1 Don't Do It (Baby Don't You Do It) 4:44
- 2 Life Is a Carnival 4:02
- 3 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:22
- 4 4% Pantomime 4:37
- 5 The River Hymn 4:42
- 6 Mystery Train 5:45
- 7 Endless Highway 5:27
- 8 Get Up Jake 2:18
- 9 It Makes No Difference 6:35
- 10 Ophelia 3:32
- 11 Acadian Driftwood 6:43
- 12 Christmas Must Be Tonight 3:41
- 13 The Saga of Pepote Rouge 4:17
- 14 Knockin' Lost John 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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