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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buffy's Best: Better than Most,
This review is from: The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie(twofer 2 Albums in One) (Audio CD)
Buffy Sainte-Marie is an acquired taste. Some are put off by the quaver in her voice; others object to her politicizing of music; still others find her jumping around from one music genre to another a bit odd. Nonetheless, she is a stupendous talent, and this collection showcases all the above. The anger evident in "My Country Tis of Thy People You're Dying" is a stinging indictment of American treatment of native American cultures. "Uuniversal Soldier" is a classic anti-war anthem. "Codine" is haunting in the reality that Buffy's voice brings to it. For those who like a little Nashville sound, "I'm Gonna Be A Country Girl Again" (which, though released as a single several times steadfastly refused to become a hit) and "Soulful Shade of Blue" are beautiful country tributes. Of course, the collection wouldn't be complete without Buffy Sainte-Marie's own version of the classic "Until It's Time For You To Go." So many more could be singled out for their beauty or for their uniqueness. Suffice it to say that this a great introduction to Buffy Sainte-Marie's songbook. Though a bit scattered in organization of tracks--as other reviewers have stated--it is still a fine tribute to a multi-talented musician who is far too silent today.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless, enlightening and entertaining...a classic album.,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie(twofer 2 Albums in One) (Audio CD)
No other entertainer has ever moved me as deeply and as consistently as Buffy Sainte Marie."The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie" compact disc is one of the great values in prerecorded music. The 24 tracks offer 65minutes and 12 seconds of the most varied and brilliantly performed songs a mortal could hope to hear. I can't think of another album that manages to enlighten the listener on so many varied themes: war, genocide, drugs, patriotism, love lost and found, religion, life choices, commerce, urban sprawl, prejudice and faith yet emphasizing and celebrating the joy of living. Buffy's voice is a national treasure, and her exquisitely arranged backgrounds perfectly frame her unique and compelling singing. I've had the great fortune to see and hear her in concert several times in my life and thank god this greatest hits album is always available to help me relive the magic.
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't buy it,
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This review is from: The Best of Buffy Sainte-Marie(twofer 2 Albums in One) (Audio CD)
I grew up on Buffy Sainte-Marie. I bought this to hear her again. A lot of the cuts are really second rate and disapointing, for instance this version of Piney Wood Hills is awful compared to what you can hear on her album "Many a Mile". Also, this best of mixes periods which just don't go together at all. Try to get her original recordings. Not all of them are available on Amazon, there is an Italian distributor you can find on Google.
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