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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Los Angeles | |||
| 2. Ten Percenter | |||
| 3. Czar | |||
| 4. Old Black Dawning | |||
| 5. (I Want to Live On An) Abstract Plain | |||
| 6. Calistan | |||
| 7. Speedy Marie | |||
| 8. Headache | |||
| 9. Freedom Rock | |||
| 10. Men in Black | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Bullet | |||
| 2. Nadine | |||
| 3. Remake/Remodel | |||
| 4. Living On Soul | |||
| 5. That Burnt Out Rock 'N' Roll | |||
| 6. All Around the World | |||
| 7. Six Sixty Six | |||
| 8. Horrible Day | |||
| 9. (Do What You Want) Gyaneshwar | |||
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A two-disc chronological anthology of Frank Black's work covering the Pixies' front man's nine solo albums recorded during the title's time period, which includes a bonus CD of live tracks recorded during Black's 2006 North American tour, as well as a brand new Black Francis track, Threshold Apprehension, taken from his forthcoming album, Bluefinger.
Black's solo recordings always demonstrated artistic restlessness, as he embraced alternative pop and avant-garde rock with equal fervor. This was territory he explored further with his band, The Catholics, for several years before journeying to Nashville to create 2005's critically-acclaimed Honeycomb with producer Jon Tiven, before the similar, but more intense, Fast Man Raider Man in 2006.
As for the tracks, there is bound to be disagreement as to what are the essential tracks in a catalogue as vast as Black's, but by and large, 93-03 feels as right as it could ever be.
Los Angeles has lost none of the spacey, metallic bite it had when it introduced Frank Black as a solo performer to the world in 1993, and nor has the Stooges-esque Ten Percenter, also from Black's self-titled solo debut.
The straightforward saccharine melodies of I Want To Live On An Abstract Plain from Teenager Of The Year are still as sweet as they were over a decade ago. Black's most creative love song, Speedy Marie, (the first letter of each line in the song's second half spells out his girlfriend's name) is also included, as is the tightly written, strummy and wonderful Headache. The driving, anthemic Freedom Rock remains one of the Black's more ambitious tracks and Men In Black is still an interesting piece from the unfairly derided The Cult Of Ray.... Read more ›
Black's solo recordings always demonstrated artistic restlessness, as he embraced alternative pop and avant-garde rock with equal fervor. This was territory he explored further with his band, The Catholics, for several years before journeying to Nashville to create 2005's critically-acclaimed Honeycomb with producer Jon Tiven, before the similar, but more intense, Fast Man Raider Man in 2006.
As for the tracks, there is bound to be disagreement as to what are the essential tracks in a catalogue as vast as Black's, but by and large, 93-03 feels as right as it could ever be.
Los Angeles has lost none of the spacey, metallic bite it had when it introduced Frank Black as a solo performer to the world in 1993, and nor has the Stooges-esque Ten Percenter, also from Black's self-titled solo debut.
The straightforward saccharine melodies of I Want To Live On An Abstract Plain from Teenager Of The Year are still as sweet as they were over a decade ago. Black's most creative love song, Speedy Marie, (the first letter of each line in the song's second half spells out his girlfriend's name) is also included, as is the tightly written, strummy and wonderful Headache. The driving, anthemic Freedom Rock remains one of the Black's more ambitious tracks and Men In Black is still an interesting piece from the unfairly derided The Cult Of Ray.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Oddboy
Format:Audio CD
This is a very good collection of songs and an exvcellent introduction to the work of Frank Black following the demise of the pixies.
Tuneful, loud, lyically fab. the only regret I have is that it's taken me so long to get back to Frank.
Tuneful, loud, lyically fab. the only regret I have is that it's taken me so long to get back to Frank.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Perhaps it's testimony to the quality of his music but you could quite easily come up with at least another 22 tracks that would be better - but then it's all about personal taste. My ipod playlist of 30 Frank Black songs from this era only has 6 from this album. It's a great introduction but if you've not got any of his solo stuff go for Teenager, Frank Black & the Catholics or Black Letter Days - give them time to grow on you & then you'll find you'll be hooked.
Format:Audio CD
excellent choice of tracks from a true pioneer of indie music.This collection is a must and captures his best work.First review I have ever written but had to spread the word.Treat yourself to some of the very best music of the last decade.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By wCow
Format:Audio CD
Frank Black is a difficult musician to pick a best of for, there are no standout singles to speak of, and he has that many good songs that everyone will have their own favourites.
However, this is not for the hardcore fans (who may get it purely for the second live disc and Threshold Apprehension), so as an introduction to new fans, the songs suit that purpose nicely. The only nag I have is that it only scratches the surface of what Frank Black's music has to offer.
I secretly wish that they included songs such as 'I Need Peace', 'Billy Radcliffe', '85 Weeks', 'Bullet', 'Black Letter Day', 'His Kingly Cave', 'Costline' or 'Horrible Day', but at least they will be waiting if anyone carries on their Frank Black collection.
The second live disc is a treat also as it doesn't repeat any of the songs from the first, though I wish it could have been longer.
Overall, it'd something I would definitely lend someone, or encourage them to buy as an introduction to The Man, and serve as a decent mix for if i'm riding in a car with a CD player. It would perhaps even for those who have one album or two and wish to hear a snippet of the various other albums he's released.
However, this is not for the hardcore fans (who may get it purely for the second live disc and Threshold Apprehension), so as an introduction to new fans, the songs suit that purpose nicely. The only nag I have is that it only scratches the surface of what Frank Black's music has to offer.
I secretly wish that they included songs such as 'I Need Peace', 'Billy Radcliffe', '85 Weeks', 'Bullet', 'Black Letter Day', 'His Kingly Cave', 'Costline' or 'Horrible Day', but at least they will be waiting if anyone carries on their Frank Black collection.
The second live disc is a treat also as it doesn't repeat any of the songs from the first, though I wish it could have been longer.
Overall, it'd something I would definitely lend someone, or encourage them to buy as an introduction to The Man, and serve as a decent mix for if i'm riding in a car with a CD player. It would perhaps even for those who have one album or two and wish to hear a snippet of the various other albums he's released.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By C. Irwin
Format:Audio CD
With all Frank Black's cds....how could ya possibly select a "best of"? I agree with 'badger' review, buy a few of his cds first and make your own choice, but yeah, a fair enough introduction.
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