20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection

Savoy Brown

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 7, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polydor / Umgd
• ASIN: B000065V8M
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,801 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
English blues-rock pioneers Savoy Brown may not have been as musically incendiary as Cream, as adventurous as the Yardbirds or as tastefully eclectic as Fleetwood Mac. But their stubborn perseverance (and that of founding guitarist Kim Simmonds) has made them one of the longest-lived rock bands ever, and--for better or worse--the spiritual inspiration of generations of hard-slogging bar bands the world over. This 11-track anthology culls the best of Brown's '69-'72 prime years, highlighted by their bluesy reworking of the Temptations "I Can't Get Next to You," the greasy-rhythmed epic "Hellbound Train," and its lugubrious, primitive cousin, "Train to Nowhere." The uneasy footing spawned by the band's notorious personnel problems (guitarist Dave Peverett and drummer Roger Earl, who appear on the bulk of tracks here, went on to form fellow bar-gods Foghat) actually helped extend the expiration date of their obviously limited formula. The slide-guitar-driven "lost" classic "Tell Mama" is also ample testimony to the power of Savoy Brown when it slipped from its strict blues base and locked into a rollicking rock groove; few bar bands ever sounded so good. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Not the Best---But It's Close!!, October 2, 2003

By	chris meesey Food Czar (The Colony, TX United States) - See all my reviews

All right, this message is for you Savoy Neophytes: If you want the VERY BEST collection of Savoy Brown currently available, you'll skip this offering and purchase Savoy Brown Collection, the two-CD box set Chronicles anthology (not to be confused with the similarly named Collection, which is a box consisting of three SB eighties CD's rereleased together in one package.) However, if you are too poor (and who isn't) and just don't want to splurge $20+ on a band you know very little about, then get 20th Century Masters, a very good compilation of some of SB's best work from their most productive years. Highlights include all the cuts from their best albums: "I'm Tired" (from A Step Furthur), "Hard Way to Go" (from Raw Sienna), "Poor Girl" and "Money Can't Save Your Soul" (from Looking In), and "Tell Mama", "Can't Get Next to You", and "Street Corner Talking" (from Street Corner Talking). Low points: There are no songs from Getting to the Point, one of their best albums, and nothing whatsoever after 1972's "Hellbound Train" (Note: Yes, "Hellbound Train" is supposed to cut off abruptly like that. It's the shock of arriving in hell, you see. Don't worry: your CD isn't defective!). Please listen to this album numerous times (you will want to, trust me!), then purchase several of the above named albums to get the true Savoy Brown experience. Finally, you will want to eventually add Savoy Brown Collection as well. If you're not sure, just ask yourself: What can Brown do for you?

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent One Disc Compilation, February 15, 2005

By	"The Woj" (Downers Grove, IL) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

For someone on a budget who is interested in the music of this legendary British Blues Band, look no further than this single disc album. The sound and track selection here are very good. Anyone interested in the blues needs to have at least one Savoy Brown album in their collection and you can't go wrong here. But, for those of you who have a few extra dollars around, I strongly suggest passing on this single disc release and opt for the 2 disc set "The Savoy Brown Collection (Chronicles Series)" on the Polydor label. "The Savoy Brown Collection" boasts 29 tracks an is more comprehensive than this release. It also contains an extensive booklet with excellent liner notes. Go zShops and you can pick up the 2 cd set for a very reasonable price. If you are on a budget, than add this release to cart, turn it up & enjoy!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What a tease!, March 7, 2003

By	rockin'@50+ "northbayer" (North Bay Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

Beware this blues/rock band will leave you wanting more.This is a good place to start but I would strongly recommend following this purchase with "Street Corner Talkin'".That album has been a personal fave of mine for years.The stand out tracks here are"tell mama","I can't get next to you" and"street corner talking"...all excellent.