What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company cover

What You Hear Is What You Get: The Best of Bad Company

Bad Company · 1993

71 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · blues rock

A robust collection of bluesy hard rock anthems that echo the grit and glory of classic rock.

Why this album works

The album reached No. 36 on the Billboard 200 chart, highlighting its commercial success as a best-of collection. Additionally, it introduced newer fans to Bad Company while celebrating their legacy, making it a significant entry in their discography.
Best for
wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks nostalgic sing-alongs with friends late-night drives with grit
Context
Released in 1993, this compilation album came at a time when Bad Company was experiencing a resurgence after their reunion in the early '90s. It followed their previous studio album 'Here Comes Trouble' (1992) and showcased the band's enduring appeal through a selection of their most popular tracks from the '70s and '80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Steppenwolf· The Guess Who· The Animals

Tracklist

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

  • 1 How About That 5:30
  • 2 Holy Water 4:27
  • 3 Rock ’n’ Roll Fantasy Standout 3:11
  • 4 If You Needed Somebody 5:12
  • 5 Here Comes Trouble 4:00
  • 6 Ready for Love 5:25
  • 7 Shooting Star Standout 6:28
  • 8 No Smoke Without a Fire 5:03
  • 9 Feel Like Makin’ Love Standout 5:45
  • 10 Take This Town 5:15
  • 11 Movin’ On 3:20
  • 12 Good Lovin’ Gone Bad 3:49
  • 13 Fist Full of Blisters 1:00
  • 14 Can’t Get Enough 4:36
  • 15 Bad Company 8:13

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