Ultimate!
The Yardbirds · 2001
150 min · 52 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of blues-infused rock, showcasing The Yardbirds' innovative spirit and diverse influences across their dynamic catalog.
Top tracks — play these first
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For Your Love — This track exemplifies The Yardbirds' transition into more commercial sound while retaining their bluesy edge, showcasing Eric Clapton's signature guitar work.
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Shapes of Things — With its innovative use of feedback and distortion, this track is a landmark example of psychedelic rock, pushing musical boundaries in the mid-60s.
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Heart Full of Soul — The song's haunting melody and lyrical depth highlight the band's ability to blend emotional resonance with cutting-edge musical techniques.
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I'm a Man — This track showcases the band's raw energy and rhythmic prowess, serving as a powerful representation of their blues influences.
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Happenings Ten Years Time Ago — This song stands out for its complex arrangement and dual lead guitars, marking an important moment in the development of psychedelic music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- energetic bursts of live performance
- short tracks for playlists
- nostalgic vibes with bluesy undertones
- varied moods across many tracks
- spontaneous sing-along potential
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek modern production techniques
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Ultimate! serves as a comprehensive compilation that encapsulates The Yardbirds' evolution from their early blues roots to psychedelic experimentation. This album arrived decades after the band's initial impact in the 1960s and highlights their enduring influence on rock music through various lineup changes and stylistic shifts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cream· The Jeff Beck Group· The Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Boom Boom 2:26
- 2 Honey in Your Hips 2:20
- 3 A Certain Girl 2:19
- 4 I Wish You Would 2:20
- 5 Too Much Monkey Business (live) 3:53
- 6 I Got Love If You Want It (live) 2:40
- 7 Smokestack Lightning (live) 5:42
- 8 Here ’Tis (live) 5:15
- 9 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 2:46
- 10 Got to Hurry 2:29
- 11 I Ain’t Got You 2:01
- 12 For Your Love 2:31
- 13 I’m Not Talking 2:35
- 14 Steeled Blues 2:40
- 15 Heart Full of Soul 2:30
- 16 I Ain’t Done Wrong 3:42
- 17 You’re a Better Man Than I 3:59
- 18 Shapes of Things 2:27
- 19 The Train Kept A-Rollin’ 3:26
- 20 New York City Blues 4:21
- 21 Evil Hearted You 2:26
- 22 I’m a Man 2:39
- 23 Still I’m Sad 3:04
- 24 Questa Volta 2:35
- 25 Pafff… Bum 2:37
Disc 2
- 1 Lost Woman 3:14
- 2 Over, Under, Sideways, Down 2:24
- 3 The Nazz Are Blue 3:03
- 4 I Can’t Make Your Way 2:27
- 5 Rack My Mind 3:14
- 6 Hot House of Omagararshid 2:44
- 7 Jeff’s Boogie 2:25
- 8 He’s Always There 2:29
- 9 Turn Into Earth 3:12
- 10 What Do You Want 3:22
- 11 Happenings Ten Years Time Ago 2:57
- 12 Psycho Daisies 1:50
- 13 Stroll On 2:46
- 14 Little Games (single version) 2:25
- 15 Puzzles 2:03
- 16 White Summer 3:51
- 17 Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor 2:54
- 18 No Excess Baggage 2:39
- 19 Drinking Muddy Water 2:54
- 20 Only the Black Rose 2:52
- 21 Ten Little Indians 2:17
- 22 Ha Ha Said the Clown 2:29
- 23 Goodnight Sweet Josephine (U.S. version) 2:46
- 24 Think About It 3:50
- 25 Knowing 1:55
- 26 Mr. Zero 2:47
- 27 Shapes in My Mind 2:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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