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The 2 CDs chronologically go through the 70s and 80s, taking tracks from 9 of the Rainbow albums. The first disc covers the Ronnie James Dio era - titles such as 'Sixteenth Century Greensleeves', 'Tarot Woman', 'Starstruck' and 'Kill the King'. Not to mention 'Stargazer' - only a true Rainbow fan can appreciate its sheer brilliance, which breaks through late in the song. Disc 1 also contains Rainbow's share of slower songs - 'Catch the Rainbow' and 'Rainbow Eyes' which don't possess the stunning rhythms of the heavier tracks, but still bring Rainbow to life. All of the songs were written by Ritchie Blackmore, who in my opinion, remains one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and can even give Hendrix a run for his money.
Disc 2 starts from 1979 - Dio is no longer with the band, and his small-time replacement, Graham Bonnet, opens up with 'Eyes Of The World', which shows a sign of moving away from Blackmore's "vision of creating a medieval ambience within a hard rock framework". Shortly following is "Since You Been Gone" and "All Night Long" and in my opinion, are some of the greatest tracks Rainbow have ever done. 'Weiss Heim' is an interesting one, no lyrics, a nice peaceful melody. 'I Surrender', 'Jealous Lover', 'Stone Cold', 'Tearin Out My Heart' and 'Power' all follow. All are simply amazing. 'Jealous Lover' is just outstanding, and 'Power' feels like it's come straight from a movie. By this time Joe Lynn Turner has replaced Bonnet for Rainbow's later work. The compilation finishes with 'Difficult To Cure', recorded live from Tokyo, Japan in 1984. The track starts with slow drum beats, but when it breaks out into that heavy, rapid drum roll and Blackmore starts to play his version of Beethoven's Ninth, you are immediately hit with a sense of Rainbow's grand finale.
If you want a collection of the best Rainbow tracks from their era covering all their albums, this is the way to go. Or for any Rainbow fan, for that matter. So sit back, and 'Catch the Rainbow'. Long live Rainbow!!
But, (calming a little...!) for those unfamiliar with Rainbow and wanting to find out what all the fuss was about there probably isn't a better place to start. All the classics from every era of the band is here, from the neo-classical epics of Ronnie Dio to the AOR radio friendly ballads of the mid 80s. Lets not forget Ritchie Blackmore's sublime axe work throughout too.
A worthwhile purchase in that context, maybe to listen to while reading the recently published band biography?
Dio Era - Just Awesome
Bonnet Era - The Singles and the other decent stuff from Down to Earth.
Turner Era - All the cheesies and Rockers
Really enjoyed this - A blast from the past that still Rocks.
He may be touchy but he couldn't half deliver the goods - Wake up Blackmore and get back on track!!.
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