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Tin Soldier

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Steve Marriott wrote 2 of the 60's greatest songs of all times -Tin Soldier and Afterglow of Your Love. Before that he emerged as an unstoppable r'n b shouter with one of the strongest and distinctive voices of the period ( think Jagger,Steve Winwood etc.)as well as leaving behind several classic albums during the Small Faces epoch. The years beyond with Humble Pie & the Steve Marriott "Solo Years" are sprinkled with so many gems one can only be gobsmacked at Marriott's talent : this guy was a true one-man musical Titan who persistently delivered on his own terms ; pop-fashionability he left behind with the artifice of the 60's.
Every track on these albums is valid / a winner / just plain GOOD. All 3 dics are period-segmented and each works as a seperate whole.
The packaging and presentation whilst informative and concise seems a little underdone and even mean ; given the stature and regard given to Steve Marriott's demonstrable and yes ,extraordinary genius . Music rules however & the lack of generosity is blown backatcha by the force of Marriott's voice : the little Tin Soldier speaks through and rises far beyond the Fire.

Steve Marriott, under-rated, YES, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame worthy, YES, best vocalist ever, YES.

To make this review short, this is truly a career spanning anthology to the one time Small Face, Pie Lover, Pack of 3, Official Receiver, All Star, and Blues D.T...covers every every corner of this man's career. The first disc is devoted to The Small Faces, with some early recordings by a young Steve included.

Disc 2 covers The Pie, all incarnations thoroughly.

Disc 3 is the real gem, with an excellent overview of Steve's musical career from 1975 until his death with rarest studio and live tracks scattered throughout. Also includes his final recordings with Peter Franmpton. Pure gold.

I own dozens of boxed sets, anthologies, double discs sets, you name it...this is a treasure in my music chest...and it will be if you love music! You won't be sorry you bought this...