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This newly compiled 2-CD antholgy presents stellar tracks spanning 1971-2004 including a Faces favorite, decades of solo hits, unplugged gems, soundtrack selections and more. This 3-Disc Deluxe edition of 'The Definitive Rod Stewart' features a bonus DVD packed with 14 music videos.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"Two Shades of Blue" one of Rod's finest -,
By Set Free (Olympia, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Definitive Rod Stewart (2 CD) (Audio CD)
Gotta say it, 'cause no one has said it so far, the previously unreleased track "Two Shades of Blue", makes this set worth buying if for just that one track. Gently swaying but percussive and with one of the most inventive and memorable orchestral backings ever, this song is just gorgeous. Rod wrote the lyrics, which cut write to the heart. Who says sad songs can't hurt so good? Just beautiful. Unbelievable that this was a leftover track from the 1998 sessions for the album "When We Were the New Boys".
I got the DVD + 2 CD version. I love all the songs and the remastering is gorgeous which makes the old songs come to life. The DVD has videos on it that were left off the "Storyteller" video set. And the videos on this set are more rare. Some I'd never seen before. Some of the videos are not very creative but it's still good to see them. One of my favorites is "If We Fall In Love Tonight" with Rod the studio photographer lovingly taking photos of many friends, families with babies and lovers. What really makes it for me as this is one my most favorite Rod songs. There are many faves, but "If We Fall In Love Tonight" has many unique textures - from the piano fills which sound like gentle rain, to the rhythmic scratching to the uniquely placed background vocals placed just ahead of the lead singer and which contrast nicely with Rod's vocal. The track is one of Jam and Lewis' finest productions ever. After a hard week I come home some Friday nights, turn out the lights and blast the tunes "If We Fall In Love Tonight" and "This" (from Rod's "A Spanner In The Works"). All the while I sing my heart out. Sure beats the bar. "Two Shades of Blue" is bound to be added to my set list.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Missing some,
By Music Man "Haakon" (Gibbsville, Barbrafornia) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Definitive Rod Stewart (Deluxe)(2 CD/1 DVD) (Audio CD)
Another hits collection but still missing songs. Will there ever be a complete Rod Stewart collection. Missing are: Crazy About Her, Having A Party, Your Song, Don't Come Around Here, Lost In You, People Get Ready (w/Jeff Beck), Broken Arrow, That's What Friends Are For and So Far Away (the Carole King tribute). A fan can have a better collection with Rod's Greatest Hits CDs Vol. 1 and 2.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Rod At The Top,
By Michael Kerner "Michael Kerner" (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE)
This review is from: The Definitive Rod Stewart (2 CD) (Audio CD)
It is so hard to believe that it has been 40 years since Rod Stewart first broke out of the scene, and became one of the most beloved Rock and Pop vocalists of all time. While he has had his shares of heartbreak and loss, he has still maintained a hard core following that is sure to please anyone who still thinks he is sexy. While the past several years have brought him fame as a crooner, because of his Great American Songbook series, there are those who still want him to deliver more of the great pop songs. Now to celebrate his 40th Anniversary as a great legendary icon, there is a new collection that reflects Rod Stewart at nothing but the top of his game.
The Definitive Rod Stewart is a double album anthology that delivers well at his biggest songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's. The collection showcases a lot of his greats from those eras, while doing a strong job at those who've never owned a Rod Stewart record, or those teeny-boppers who seem to be interested in the wannabe acts like Britney Spears or anyone from High School Musical. The collection has been remastered well, and does a welcomed and decent job of reintroducing Rod's classic voice. The album includes nothing but his nearly all of Rod's biggest staples including the heartfelt Forever Young, the intimate 70's anthems from Do Ya' Think I'm Sexy, Tonight's The Night, and Hot Legs, all the way to his 80's guilty pleasures like Some Guys Have All The Luck and Downtown Train. While the collection highlights a lot, there are a few dissapointements though. The album does overlook some of Rod's great songs like Lost In You and his driven covers of Robbie Robertson's Broken Arrow and his delightful 1995 rendition of Carole King's So Far Away, to just name a few. Also, the album does overlook a lot of Rod's 90's era of records that does dissapoint some die hard fans knowing that records like A Spanner In The Works and When We Were The New Boys weren't showcased at all. All in all, while The Definitive Rod Stewart does have a few songs that were overshadowed, it still does the job well, and displays nearly a almost absolutely flawless reflection of what has made Rod Stewart timeless after all these years. While newer fans might also be upset that songs from his Great American Songbook series were also not delivered, it still welcomes them into the simplicity of Rod's dynamic voice heart and soul. If you haven't yet owned a Rod Stewart album, than this would be an excellent place to start. Album Cover: B Songs: B 1/2+ Price: B+ Remastering: B+ Overall: B 1/2+
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