The Byrds - Essential Byrds [2 CD]
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Track List: Essential Byrds [2 CD]
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Disc 1:
- Mr. Tambourine Man - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- All I Really Want To Do - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Chimes Of Freedom - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- She Don't Care About Time (Single Version) - Byrds
- It Won't Be Wrong - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Set You Free This Time - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- He Was A Friend Of Mine - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Eight Miles High - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- 5D (Fifth Dimemsion) - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Mr. Spaceman - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star - Byrds
- Have You Seen Her Face - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- Renaissance Fair - ByrdsDownload & Buy
- My Back Pages - ByrdsDownload & Buy
Disc 2:
- Lady Friend - Byrds
- Old John Robertson (Single Version) - Byrds
- Goin' Back - Byrds
- Natural Harmony - Byrds
- Wasn't Born To Follow - Byrds
- You Ain't Going Nowhere - Byrds
- Hickory Wind - Byrds
- The Wheel's On Fire - Byrds
- Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man - Byrds
- Ballad Of Easy Rider - Byrds
- Jesus Is Just Alright - Byrds
- Lover Of The Bayou (Live) - Byrds
- Chestnut Mare - Byrds
- Glory, Glory - Byrds
- I Wanna Grow Up To Be A Politician - Byrds
- Tiffany Queen - Byrds
- Farther Along - Byrds
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Album Details: Essential Byrds [2 CD]
- Release Date:
- 01/01/2003
- Label:
- Sony
- UPC:
- 696998911024
User Reviews: Essential Byrds [2 CD]
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Essential Byrds
, June 17, 2004Reviewer: scott_bolger2001 - See all scott_bolger2001's reviews
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Pro Reviews: Essential Byrds [2 CD]
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews The only reason this two-CD, 35-song collection might be judged as less than a five-star package is the existence of a truly all-killer no-filler single-disc The Byrds' Greatest Hits, which is the best distillation of their classic songs. For those who want more than a single disc, The Essential Byrds is a smartly assembled double dose, including all 14 of the 1965-67 tracks on Greatest Hits, but expanding its reach into their entire Columbia output, going as far as the early 1970s. Inevitably, that means that disc two -- which goes, roughly, from mid-1967 to 1971 -- isn't as good as the first half, and that the last four tracks in particular are by far the least impressive, tagged on mostly so that the release spans the entire Columbia/Byrds catalog. That's a small reservation considering the two-fer adds many first-rate songs not on Greatest Hits, from non-hit singles like "Lady Friend" and "Goin' Back" to standout album cuts like "Renaissance Fair," "Natural Harmony," "Jesus Is Just Alright," and "Chestnut Mare." There are no surprises here; even the songs that eluded inclusion on albums for many years, like the early B-side "She Don't Care About Time" and "Lady Friend," have been commonly available in the CD era. And it's true this misses some other fine album tracks that could have stood with pride alongside those selected, like "I Knew I'd Want You," "John Riley," and "Dolphin's Smile." Within the confines of the two-CD format, though, it's a very well-chosen career overview. - Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide |
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Pros: Good Collection of Songs, Good sound Quality
Cons: Poor Packaging
The "Essential Byrds" CD is true to it's title, and is essential to any Byrds fan. This 2-CD set is a great way to collect most of their best songs from all of their albums with great sound quality. Disk one covers most of there older, yet best songs, with hits like "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Turn, Turn, Turn," and "Eight Miles High." Disk two on the other hand is for more had-core Byrds fans who want to collect some of their less popular, but still catchy tunes. In all, it is one of the best collections I've seen out there, and the only problem I have with it is the CD holder inside the case, which holds two CDs back to back. One of the CDs always has a habit of comming loose, so be carful when you open the case. An small fold-out of information is also provided, which has interesting facts about the band as well as some great photos.
-Scott ...