Very Best of [Original recording remastered]

David Wilcox | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Fontana a&M
• ASIN: B00005QK3T
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,932 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most of "The Best of" (sadly not all) but still worth it..., February 28, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

Okay, okay. So maybe I'm a little over-the-top when it comes to my adoration for David Wilcox; not only would I buy a CD of him singing in the shower, but I would buy a CD of him clearing his throat or hiccuping.

It is true that David Wilcox can start sounding the same from song to song, but when the music is so poignant and beautiful, that isn't a bad thing. In fact, his one attempt at musical change (Turning Point) was a bit of a let-down from his previous releases, and is good *in spite* of the change, not because of it.

This is a great compilation CD, although "Best Of" is a misnomer, since several of his best were omitted. (I have it on good authority that David knew nothing about the CD until several months before it was released--he had no input on any part of it.) If you are a new fan, this would be a great intro to his music as it spans his entire career and gives you a feel for studio recording as well as his live performances, and if you are an old fan, this is a great CD to finish your collection. The 3 new versions of well-known favorites are worth the price.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The man is a music God..., January 19, 2003

By 

Angela (Iowa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

David Wilcox's music is totally mind blowing.

Part poet, part storyteller--David Wilcox is an amazing songwriter. His songs make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. His breathtaking voice is like milk and honey. This man's music, and this "Best of" album are a wonderful feast for the ears.

I've been listening to David for years and I've often wondered why he hasn't broke through into mainstream radio. The truth is...his music is too good for the radio. His music has heart and brains--and most of what is played on commercials stations today sounds studio manufactured and lacks substance.

Kudos to the amazing and talented David Wilcox.

The only complaint I have is that a true "Best of" Wilcox compilation should be an 8-CD set. After all, each song he has written has been "the best" and is such a gift to all who enjoy his fabulous guitar playing and rich voice.

Angela

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Renditions of Old Tunes, October 23, 2001

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T. MacVey (Lake Elmo, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

For David-diehards, there are 3 unique tracks on this release:

1) "Johnny's Camaro" - This is a different live soundboard recording of "Johnny's Camaro" than what appears on East Asheville Hardware.
2) "That's What The Lonely Is For" - This is an alternate studio recording of "That's What The Lonely Is For", featuring a more pronounced bass line, mandolin, background vocals, and synthesizer backing.
3) "Daddy's Money" - A live cut that has made its rounds via Napster and New Media; same recording.

The only downside to this release, which is not David and his manager's fault, is that the CD clearly reflects A&M Records legal rights to a subset of his album releases. All in all, it's a good "best of" mix of his older, classic works.