20th Century Masters [Import, Original recording remastered]

Robbie Robertson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 20, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Original recording remastered
• Label: Universal Int'l
• ASIN: B000EHS4PM
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,442 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Testimony

2. Somewhere Down the Crazy River

3. Sonny Got Caught in the Moonlight

4. Sweet Fire of Love

5. Showdown at Big Sky

6. Broken Arrow

7. Fallen Angel

8. Go Back to Your Woods

9. What About Now

10. Resurrection

11. Night Parade

12. Day of Reckoning (Burnin' for You)

13. Sacrifice

Editorial Reviews

Canadian only 13-track collection spans the years 1987 through 1997. Highlights includes a duet with U2 on 'Sweet Fire of Love', 'Showdown at the Big Sky' which peaked at #2 on the Billboard Mainstream rock chart' and 'Broken Arrow' which was a hit single for Rod Stewart in 1991. Universal. 2006.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Starting Point for New Fans, February 25, 2007

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Sam Swihart "Watcher" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20th Century Masters (Audio CD)

First of all, I'm not sure what the first reviewer was thinking. Perhaps he was expecting Frank Sinatra on vocals? What a silly review.
Robbie Robertson does have a dark, rough voice...and it works wonderfully for his music ( he's no Tom Waits, though). The vocals aren't doctored up with a bunch of added effects and overdubbing like many pop singers, because this isn't pop. You want computer-assisted, butter & honey vocals, go listen to Justin Timberlake. You want true emotional, powerful, real singing, get this CD. The music is great, and you'll want to hear this CD many times over. Personally, I would have chosen a couple of different songs from his newer stuff from the last 10< years, and included some of his work from The Band. Still, this collection represents his musical style and artistic mastery very well. For those who are new to his music, I suggest this CD as a starting point from which you can pursue your own personal tastes in Robertson's vast repertiore.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An atmospheric, golden, classic, transporting masterpiece., March 24, 2007

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Elliott (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20th Century Masters (Audio CD)

This s one of my top albums of all time. It recreates a steamy, nostalgic, romantic, wistful mood of days gone by. Using highly crafted production and top-shelf musicians, we get a sonic masterpiece with acoustic clarity and no gimmicks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robbie Robertson, The Best of..., April 19, 2010

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William Haugen (Glenville, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20th Century Masters (Audio CD)

He used to be a part of 'The Band' but is even better on his own. This album has Broken Arrow which is one of the best all time (rated by me). This has several great songs but all are worth the money and all are reminiscent of the classic age of rock; with a little of Robbie's personal style mixed in. One of the most talented artists you never heard of.