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Nick Drake: A Treasury [HYBRID SACD] [Hybrid SACD]

Nick Drake | Format: Audio CD
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Nick Drake's avid cult following continues to grow as does the list of contemporary artists who cite the legendary singer/songwriter as an inspiration--from R.E.M., Paul Weller, Travis, Portishead, The Coral and Coldplay to David Gray, Super Furry Animals and Beth Orton. Now a new "best of" compilation, A Treasury (Island/UMe), released September 28, 2004, brings Drake's ... Read more in Amazon's Nick Drake Store

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  • Audio CD (4 Oct 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Hybrid SACD
  • Label: Island
  • ASIN: B0002TW732
  • Other Editions: Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,103 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Introduction
2. Hazey Jane II
3. River Man
4. Cello Song
5. Hazey Jane I
6. Pink Moon
7. Poor Boy
8. Magic
9. Place To Be
10. Northern Sky
11. Road
12. Fruit Tree
13. Black Eyed Dog
14. Way To Blue
15. From The Morning
16. Plaisir D'Amour

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A Treasury is the definitive collection of 16 classic songs by Nick Drake. The Times write "...Drake is one of English music's untouchables: a diffident bard whose three albums from the late 1960s and early 1970s have become a touchstone for any singer-songwriter with an acoustic guitar, a grasp of the bucolic and a deceptively genteel.....take on melancholia......the sense of an introvert struggling to articulate hopelessness with dignity and restraint is what, still, makes his music so irreducibly moving."

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4.2 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Collection 2 Aug 2007
By Pieter Uys HALL OF FAME TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
As an introduction to the work of Nick Drake, this album competes with the Way to Blue collection. Except for Hazey Jane I & II, Cello Song, I Was Made To Love Magic, Place To Be and Road, all the tracks are the same although the sound quality is better on this one, at least as far as my copies are concerned.

Drake's individual albums are all classics but they are very much self-contained units. From the album Bryter Layter come Hazey Jane I and II, Poor Boy and Northern Sky. Five Leaves Left contributes Cello Song, Way To Blue and River Man, whilst the stark minimalist album Pink Moon supplies Place To Be, Pink Moon, From the Morning and Road. Black Eyed Dog comes from the posthumous Time Of No Reply album.

On Sweet Old World Lucinda Williams beautifully covered Which Will and Swans made a bloodcurdling version of Black Eyed Dog, found on their Various Failures 1988-1992 album. The Dream Academy dedicated the song Life In A Northern Town (1985) to Nick Drake. His song Mayfair had already been covered by Millie (of My Boy Lollipop fame) in 1970.

My complaint about both Way To Blue and Treasury is the omission of Fly, a song that first appeared on Bryter Later and was then included, in a different version, on Time of No Reply. In my opinion, it is one of his most moving songs. Besides that, this compilation contains a fair selection of Drake's eerily compelling music but it is still better to investigate the original albums.
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70 of 76 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superlatives fail me 20 Jan 2005
By Mr. M. L. Hawes VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
To somehow distill the work of Nick Drake into a 'best of' seems almost cruel to his genius and could detract from the need to buy his three original albums, but do not be deterred.

Before I bought this album I had no idea of his work, but took a chance and was rewarded with some of the most delicate, intricate songwriting I have ever come across. It's ethereal, yet somehow challenging and immediate.

For those looking for points of reference, perhaps Jeff Buckley without the edge, early blues or simply the most wistful folk music I've heard. It's just exquisitely done from start to finish.

Any serious music buff should already have these songs, but I would ask that someone with Damien Rice, folky Led Zep, Buckley, Belle and Sebastien, oh forget it, every music fan, just go and buy this record and write a review with 5 stars by it.

There are few records I would insist that everyone should own. This is one of the few.

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Now we are in 5.1, and we are everywhere. 18 April 2007
By Digger
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Of course, this material was superb before it was cleaned up (as it was for the reissues a few years back) to make it sound even bryter. Any collection of this quality is worth 5 stars. The key thing here for existing fans is the value of the 5.1 mix. Well, its OK as it is neither invasive or inventive. There aren't any "we've got 5.1 and we're gonna use it" features that sometimes afflict these products (with the instruments panned wide to all corners) but I don't feel that it leaves me anymore enlightened by the music. The bonus track (Plasir d'amour) only lasts 30 seconds so the disc isn't work buying for that alone. Nevertheless, its a good 'best of' and a great gift for the uninitiated.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb in SACD 28 Nov 2008
By Mr Fipple
Format:Audio CD
The decision to purchase this disc was largely based on it being available in Hybrid SACD format and while I knew of Nick Drake I wasn't very familiar with his work. I was not disappointed, this is an excellent collection from a sadly missed and well regarded artist. One of Nicks' most known songs 'Bryter Layter' is notably absent from the track selection but that in no way diminishes its' worth. There are an insightful 15 tracks on the disc. Given the selection is taken from a total of the 31 possible choices on his original 3 vinyl releases thats' about half his body of work and is a great showcase for his exceptional songwriting ability (meaning lyrically, melodically and structurally)' distinguished guitar style, and sensitive vocals.
Nick was managed and produced by Joe Boyd and by that association Nick was supported in the studio by some talented and influential musicians of the day; including at times John Cale and members from Fairport Convention. As an aside I would highly recommend to real music lovers to further explore the body of work produced by Joe Boyd.
Nicks' albums did not sell well at the time of release. Nicks work was regarded as a niche even then being perceived on the fringe of the folk revival of the late 60s and 70s and Nick himself would not participate in any promotional activity. Neither did the label do much to promote him. While Nicks' music did not immediately capture my interest I can say that these tracks have definately grown on me and repeated listening has been immensely rewarding. In the time since his death a succession of well regarded artists have cited the importance of Nicks' influence.... Read more ›
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique, Profound, Addictive 4 Dec 2009
By M. S. Rutherford
Format:Audio CD
I had heard of and noted the name of Nick Drake, in magazines, etc, but never really heard his music.

Wow - now I have experienced it, and now know why people revere him so.

Easily one of those lifetime best-value couple-of-quid spends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Nick Drake at his best
I think that I have all of Nick Drake's CDs but this SACD version brings more to Nick's songs about life. Beautiful.
Published 6 months ago by Manxted
5.0 out of 5 stars Check out Joel fredricksens album of nick drake covers
To all nick drake fans. Check out an album called requiem for a pink moon by Joel Fredricksen. It is the most amazing beautiful collection of Elizabethan versions of nick drake... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Carrie ann
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain of the century!
To hear the beautiful tones of Nick Drake in glorious, rich surround sound for the minuscule sum of £2. Read more
Published 19 months ago by P. shepherd
1.0 out of 5 stars terrible sound quality
Oh, how I wanted to listen to this sacd, and boy did I listen, first with loudspeakers then with headphones and sadly the sound quality is so poor not in the recording which is... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Philip Parkinson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good in Surround too
While familiar with Nick Drake by reputation I was drawn to this album (as was reviewer Mr Fipple) as it was available in Hybrid SACD format - and at a good price. Read more
Published on 3 May 2011 by droflim
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Sound
Very well mastered copy of his most popular songs. SACD sounds great but unless you possess an SACD player it will not be heard at its best!!!
Published on 24 Aug 2010 by G. R. Chapman
4.0 out of 5 stars good collection
There is no doubt about it this a fine collection but in my mind no better than Way To Blue another best of package. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by hickman
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth giving a chance
This was my first exposure to Nick Drake and I didn't know quite what to expect. On my first hearing I have to admit I wasn't too impressed - it did not immediately blow me away. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Steven Janes
1.0 out of 5 stars Great Music but vinyl quality is shockingly poor!!
Nick Drakes music is sublime but you probably know that already.
The best way of hearing great music in the home is via top quality vinyl through a top quality system. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2007 by G. HAMILTON
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