The Evergreen Collection

The Echoing Green

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 15, 2002)
• Original Release Date: January 15, 2002
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: A Different Drum
• ASIN: B00005Y3UR
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,909 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

The Echoing Green has spanned several markets during the 7 years that are represented in this collection. The band has built a strong presence in the Christian pop market and has also won fans in the synthpop and electronic music scenes. Their extensive national touring has earned them a well respected spot in the pop music world and this double CD represents some of their brightest moments, featuring their fans' favorite songs. There are also many new, exclusive remixes available only in this collection, plus plenty of rarities-- but even the most popular songs by The Echoing Green are often rarities as their early albums went out of print so quickly and became collectors' items. If you wonder what this band is all about, this 2CD it the perfect way to explore, and you'll most likely leave the experience wondering why all your friends haven't heard of The Echoing Green.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album To Start With, July 25, 2003

By	D. Hansen "crichton007" (UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Even if you're not a fan this is an excellent album. All of these songs are upbeat synthpop. This greatest hots album is the only Echoing Green album I own right now and I bought it without knowing much about the band but I have loved it and am looking to get more. All of the songs are synthpop but not too heavy on the synthesizers. If you don't know anything about this band this is the album to go to first. The remixes on the CD range from good to decent but I would suggest looking at that as an extra and buy this album for the singles, unless you're a fan and you already have most or all of the disc 1 tracks, then disc 2 would be a good investment.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly amazing. . ., May 2, 2003

By	"citrus538" (Rochester, NY USA) - See all my reviews

Long-time fans of the Echoing Green won't be too wowed by the first CD in this collection. While I question the selection (where's "Son in My Eyes"!?), it contains most of their best tracks. It is a great introduction to Echoing Green to any new listeners.

The second disc is a goldmine of remixes. The style is more "dancey" than the original songs were, but it's all done very well. Anyone who's into electronica, synthpop, or house music should definitely check this out. It ought to amaze both new and old fans alike. And when I say "amaze", I mean that you will want to listen through the entire CD in one sitting just to soak up all the music.

Are you a fan of EG? Buy this album.
Have you heard just one of their tracks before? Interested in hearing more? Buy this album.
Are you interested in electronic or house music? Buy this album.
Are you human? Buy this album!

5.0 out of 5 stars Re-releases for the interested, remixes for the fans., February 20, 2006

By	Nathan E. Buzdor "Everything about Christian ... (Lansing, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The first disc in this 2-disc set is full of music from previous Echoing Green releases. From the early "Defend Your Joy" title track from the first album, to "Thief" from the synthpop success _Supernova_, Joey B. and his supporting musicians made Christian Synthpop happen. For those fans who already have collected those previous albums, you're not left out! The second disc has remixes of these and other songs. Some were remixed by Joey himself, but there are also mixes from Echo Image, Run Level Zero, Dreamtraveller, Jerome Fontamillas, The Nine, and Anything Box. The genres range from the energetic "Heart with a View" remix to the playful "Science Fiction" mix, to some Drum 'n Bass sounds, and a little Dark Trance sound. Don't miss the acoustic Chamber Mix of "Aurora" for a remix going the other way!

Postscript: If the remixes are your cup of tea, an EG album follow-up to this is _The_Evergreen_Annex_ with 8 more remixes.