- Audio CD (26 Sep 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Rhino
- ASIN: B000002H2N
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,328 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Those who had more than their fill of the likes of England Dan & John Ford Coley in the '70s had Bread to thank for the proliferation of such acts. Bread, led by David Gates, took all of the softer aspects of the post-'60s folk metamorphosis and none of the artistry. Songs like "Make It with You" and "Baby I'm A-Want You" were enormous hits, but nothing compared to the success of "If." Surveys would probably show that eight out of 10 weddings in the years after the song's debut had it squeezed somewhere in the ceremonial proceedings. Anthology doesn't really offer anything that some select surfing of adult easy listening stations doesn't already provide. It also shows that in the end, most of Bread's material, while a staple of the aural diet of many, ultimately has become stale as their namesake. --Steve Gdula
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I took the advice of one of your other reviewers and bought this instead of "The sound of Bread" - yes it is lovely to hear all these great songs again. The notes warn that as the recordings were all analogue they may not be as good digitally, but I certainly couldn't tell the difference. They were a really talented group who could really sing. Wonderful harmonies - but still so sad!
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have one complaint regarding this "Anthology" of Bread's best songs and that would be that it does not include "Mother Freedom." Ironically, while this was one of my favorite Bread songs it is totally atypical of the group's work, occupying the far musical extreme from the group's soft rock style exemplified by their signature standard "If." Fortunately I never attended a wedding at which "If" was played, but I have little doubt that the song was overexposed enough that it is probably no longer anybody's favorite Bread song. My favorite has always been "Everything I Own," and that would be the Bread song I responded to the way everybody else was responding to "If" (maybe because I kept thinking of Rudyard Kipling for some reason when that song was getting constant airplay). In the end the soft rock compositions of David Gates tends to start to blend together in your mind, but there is no denying their popularity. Besides, I always thought the group's name was a lot lamer than their music ever was and just because you do not like soft rock is no reason not to admit that songs like "Make It With You" and "Any Way You Want Me" were pretty good soft rock. "Anthology" is certainly one of those albums where it gives you (almost) everything you ever want or need to hear from the group, saving you from any reason to go out and pick up all of Bread's individual albums (with the possible exception of "Baby I'm-A Want You," for the above referenced reason).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of the best items released in the US! In one word: the excellent voices & the musicians. Real good school of the US rock!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Blast from the past
I used to have the LP version of this CD. It was great to hear the familiar songs again. The quality is excellent I just wish I had ordered it years ago.
Published 1 month ago by Gwyn
Soft Rock
A nostalgic look back to the 70's soft rock. This album has most if not all the best-known works of Bread, the rest are less memorable but might grow on me. I paid £2. Read more
Published 4 months ago by alowe49
Look no further
Many years ago I had a best of bread album, which I lost, and for years I have meant to replace. Having read other reviews I decided to buy the "Anthology of Bread" and what a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. A. Payne
Wonderful memories
Listened to the tracks taking me straight back to my youth. Really enjoyed the album brought back many happy memories
Published 6 months ago by gwendalot
The Hits.
This is an excellent value cd for a Bread fan, or for anyone who wants a best of, of them .It has got all the important songs as far as hits go and they are in their original... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Peter
chris301
Brilliant content on this Cd. Item was delivered well with the timeframe window and in excellent condition. I would reccommend this product.
Published 7 months ago by chris301
The ultimate in soft rock from the 70s
Fabulous collection of Bread tracks now brought to MP3 - if you loved Guitar Man, If (NOT the Telly Savalas version!!!), Wanna Make it With You and Diary, then you will LOVE this.
Published 10 months ago by DR_KIlsyth
Toasted with honey!
I have been a fan of Bread for more years than I care to admit and have most of their albums. But when I wanted to put a collection of hits on my phone, this one seemed to jump out... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K. Johnston
A Great Anthology
This is truly an anthology to buy. Not only the famous tracks like "Make It With You" "If" "Diary" and all the other hits but also a substantial collection of other tracks that... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Boot
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