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secrets
02-15-2005, 12:06 PM
What are the best 'best of...' or 'greatest hits of...' CDs you've ever bought?
I can't think of any really good ones, i.e must-have items.
Are they ever worth buying or are they just a markteting ploy to get us to spend more?
Perhaps we are better off getting the albums and making our own compilations?
DLR7884
02-15-2005, 12:36 PM
Are you talking about "best of" or "greatest hits" albums in general? Or are you talking about a specific brand name like "Millenium?"
Either way, VH Best of Vol. 1 is essential if you want MWM and CGSTNM.
DLR7884
Please clarify.
loss of fools
02-15-2005, 02:50 PM
i dont think any greatest hits are realy essencial i cant think of any that a band have been remembered for having.
Steve Savicki
02-15-2005, 03:41 PM
Gentlemen,
Considering much of today's American music market is crap owned by giant corporations, the attitude of compiling compilations is probably the same.
I'll just stick to best-ofs and greatest hits on import LOL!
secrets
02-15-2005, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by DLR7884
Are you talking about "best of" or "greatest hits" albums in general? Or are you talking about a specific brand name like "Millenium?"
Either way, VH Best of Vol. 1 is essential if you want MWM and CGSTNM.
DLR7884
Please clarify.
Yes, in general.
BTW I agree about best of Vol.1 that is a must-have CD but apart from that one?
DLR7884
02-15-2005, 04:11 PM
I would say that buying a greatist hits album is a good way to save money if it is an artist that you aren't a huge fan of.
For instance....I'm not a huge Genesis fan, but I own 2 albums of theirs...."Invisible Touch" and "Greatest Hits-We Can't Dance."
I don't want to buy all of their albums, to be honest.
So to answer your question....it really depends on the band and how much you like them.
DLR7884
Good?
loss of fools
02-15-2005, 04:12 PM
the beatles no1s was a huge album but i dunno about it being a must have.
DLR7884
02-15-2005, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by loss of fools
the beatles no1s was a huge album but i dunno about it being a must have.
For me it is a must have....I don't feel like buying a shitload of Beatles albums.
DLR7884
Again...a band I appreciate and can listen to, but I don't love them or anything.
Mr Badguy
02-15-2005, 04:26 PM
Here`s some:
Queen "Greatest hits"
Led Zeppelin "Remasters"
Diamond Head "Am I evil?-The Anthology"
Judas Priest "Metalworks 1973-93"
Manowar "Anthology"
The Cult "Pure Cult"
Handy for the car etc.
Mr Badguy
02-15-2005, 04:27 PM
And of course Dave`s "Best of" (natch) is pretty good to have around.
secrets
02-15-2005, 07:29 PM
Originally posted by DLR7884
I would say that buying a greatist hits album is a good way to save money if it is an artist that you aren't a huge fan of.
That's it in a nutshell. Best of CDs are really just for bands that you half like and don't want to buy all their albums. The thing is you miss out on the vibe that an album has.
Sometimes songs on an album you didn't like at first really grow on you and those are usually ones that wouldn't end up on a best of CD.
Chaz Rock City
03-02-2005, 01:39 AM
Rainbow Greatest Hits is awesome.
Floridaman
03-02-2005, 01:43 AM
Classic Queen, Queen Greatest Hits are great if you dont want to buy a plethora of albums
Panamark
03-02-2005, 08:04 AM
Ive got various best of Black Sabbath albums :)
hhehhehe, Im a sucker for them, but they are all quite good.
academic punk
03-02-2005, 10:05 AM
STEVE MILLER BAND - GREATEST HITS, 1974-78.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002U98/qid=1109775542/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i1_xgl15/002-1495125-8936862?v=glance&s=music&n=507846
It's one amazing song after the other, and it plays like a real album.
The Doors - Greatest Hits.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000002H22/qid=1109775618/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/002-1495125-8936862?v=glance&s=music
I;'m gonna get shit for saying this, but if it ain't on there, it's a Morriosn tune not worth owning (aside from Peace Frog)
Blur - The Best of
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005176F/qid=1109775701/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-1495125-8936862
A great British band, with a brilliant guitarist. All their albums are good, but do contain some filler. This wheedles it out.
ZZ Top - Rancho Texicano
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001ZXM54/qid=1109775752/sr=2-2/ref=pd_ka_b_2_2/002-1495125-8936862
Good selection, and solid remastering. Their original great hits is also excellent if you want to avoid their mid-80s pop stuff. Alas, in need of remastering. Badly.
The Rolling Stones - Hot Rocks
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000003BDJ/qid=1109775849/sr=2-1/ref=pd_ka_b_2_1/002-1495125-8936862
Covers the early years, and, again, plays like an album.
Can't recommend the Steve Miller one enough. It should be the standard for any artist considering a greatest hits collection.
Last_Child
03-02-2005, 03:31 PM
AC/DC..Have they any 'Best Of' records?
Last_Child
03-02-2005, 03:32 PM
I remember a 'No'..but i' not shure...
DLR7884
03-02-2005, 03:39 PM
Originally posted by Last_Child
AC/DC..Have they any 'Best Of' records?
You need to do your own research....
Stop being lazy.
DLR7884
www.google.com or www.artistdirect.com
academic punk
03-02-2005, 04:08 PM
That would be Back in Black.
For all intents and purposes.
Cool new look 7884!
DLR7884
03-02-2005, 04:14 PM
Originally posted by academic punk
Cool new look 7884!
Not sure if the new av will stick or not.
DLR7884
You like it better than the "Van Halen Classic?"
ALICE COOPER - GREATEST HITS. Perfect.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002KHN.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Golden AWe
03-02-2005, 04:59 PM
Originally posted by Mr Badguy
Here`s some:
Led Zeppelin "Remasters"
The LZ compilation has a very good selection of songs...however, I do miss the long songs off "Physical Graffiti".
DLR7884
03-02-2005, 05:02 PM
Led Zeppelin is not a "best of" type of band.
Just like Pink Floyd.
DLR7884
You need to listen to the whole album.
Originally posted by Golden AWe
The LZ compilation has a very good selection of songs...however, I do miss the long songs off "Physical Graffiti".
Indeed. IN THE LIGHT isn't on any of their BEST OF's, I believe. But it's one of their greatest moments.
academic punk
03-02-2005, 06:32 PM
Originally posted by DLR7884
Not sure if the new av will stick or not.
DLR7884
You like it better than the "Van Halen Classic?"
The VH Classic is better, but I think someone else has ripped it off from you. I saw someone weith it earlier, swaer to God.
I assumed you passed the torch to update to this.
This is great 'cause of the motion play. I'm a sucker for it.
Maybe if you go back to the VH Classic get the white stripe thing to "ocean wave"? I have no idea how this would be done.
Marlowe01
03-02-2005, 06:34 PM
Back in Black is a very good album but I don't understand why people WORSHIP that CD....it's not THAT good. Highway to Hell kicks that album's ass.
Originally posted by Marlowe01
Back in Black is a very good album but I don't understand why people WORSHIP that CD....it's not THAT good. Highway to Hell kicks that album's ass.
Anything with Bon Scott kicks the ass of anything with Brian Johnson.
Panamark
03-03-2005, 08:46 AM
Back in Black was the last album they made with Bon and the
first with Brian, thats why it kicks ass.
You might be thinking WTF ??? Think about it. AC/DC were
still in BON mode and wanted to honour him. Although his
vocals are not on that album, his spirit is.
Great album. But its true every BON AC/DC album beats
the Brian era. However the Brian stuff is great too !
I think Brian did a great job. Kept the integrity of the band.
Unlike faggy Hagar.
DLR7884
03-03-2005, 09:48 AM
Originally posted by academic punk
The VH Classic is better, but I think someone else has ripped it off from you. I saw someone weith it earlier, swaer to God.
I assumed you passed the torch to update to this.
This is great 'cause of the motion play. I'm a sucker for it.
Maybe if you go back to the VH Classic get the white stripe thing to "ocean wave"? I have no idea how this would be done.
I actually stole it from "Little Texan."
I do like the new one, but it's too small...
DLR7884
I'll probably go back to the Van Halen Classic later today.
Last_Child
03-03-2005, 11:22 AM
'Stop being lazy.'
hmm...i'll try....
Matt White
03-03-2005, 11:34 AM
Essential ELO
Allman Bros. Greatest hits
John Lee Hookers Greatest hits
Essential FREE
So many bands, like classic VAN HALEN & LED ZEPPELIN, have many GREAT songs that would never appear on a "greatest hits" comp. Your better off digging into their catalog and finding the hidden gems!!!
academic punk
03-03-2005, 01:35 PM
Originally posted by DLR7884
I actually stole it from "Little Texan."
I do like the new one, but it's too small...
DLR7884
I'll probably go back to the Van Halen Classic later today.
Eh,m if it's someone else's, keep this one. It is pretty fuckin' cool.
And lets folks know what you're about: if you don't know you're CVH, they're gonna FUCKIN' PAY. (it also restores but brings into a new, funnier context you're "can't you hear me knockin'" line)
Island Boy
03-03-2005, 11:38 PM
Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975
CCR - Chronicle, Vol. 1: The 20 Greatest Hits
The Very Best Of John Lee Hooker
most of all my other fav artists or bands I would want to listen to the whole album.
Matt White
03-03-2005, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by Rikk
ALICE COOPER - GREATEST HITS. Perfect.
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002KHN.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
GREAT pick Rikk!!!
I remember when an older cousin of mine gave that LP to my older Bro! Almost 30 years ago!!!:D
The ALICE COOPER BAND was CLASSIC. I have NEVER liked anything after BILLION DOLLAR BABIES!
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