Greatest [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

Raspberries

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 24, 2005)
• Original Release Date: May 24, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B0008G2EVY
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,838 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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With most comprehensive Raspberries' hits collections out of print as of 2005 and the band set to reconvene for a summer tour, Capitol dusts off its tapes and issues this sturdy but unimaginative overview. Those who already own one of the previous best-of sets won't need to spring again for this generous 20 track, nearly 80 minute rarity and B-side-free set. That said, anyone new to the 70s power pop band's Beatle-esque charms will delight in hearing these songs. Eric Carmen's distinctive voice effectively combines McCartney's cutesy charisma with Lennon's more cynical edge, and his tunes, while not as revolutionary or innovative as the Fab Four's, sure make for some hummable retro listening. This go-round adds "I Can Remember," an ambitious eight minute, string-enhanced suite not found on most of the band's compilations and it is a welcome addition. Lesser known but defining album tracks like the enticing "Nobody Knows" share space with more popular tunes from the band's four discs, providing an excellent career summation of the quartet's short (1972-'75) yet productive run. From the opening blast of "Go All the Way," to the closing Phil Spector-styled mega-production of the bite-the-hand-that-feeds epic "Overnight Sensation (Hit Record)," The Raspberries' music blasts out of the speakers with a surly, confident pop authority that few other groups--English or American--ever achieved. Hal Horowitz

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACTUALLY REALLY SUPRISED, June 26, 2005

By	Mitchell Cassman (BUFFALO GROVE, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Over the years I've bought and re-bought Rasberries greatest hits collections. Hoping...for something different. A new mix?
I had no idea. On this collection which I bought for the same reasons, really knocked me out. Not only sounding excellent, it includes 6 more songs then the 1995 greatest hits. I love this band. Having their original 4 albums released for the first time on CD this year makes buying all of the other "Hits" albums worth it.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Raspberries Still Fresh, December 20, 2005

By	Tony James "A J" (Canadarocks) - See all my reviews

Originally known as "The Choir", the "Raspberries" sounded like a cross between a Beach Boys tribute band and bubble gum pop. There were a couple of exceptions. One of the 70's best make out songs had to be "Go all the Way", self explanatory. "I Wanna be With You" had a catchy guitar riff at its beginning and a quick change chorus. "Overnight Sensation" has the "radio" intro. Most of the rest were solid little ditties but not overly memorable. This is a great little disc for the drive in, the highway, the drive way or the rec room. Its all pretty harmless fun, much like the 70's were to most of us back then.

3.0 out of 5 stars I just don't get it..., August 27, 2008

By	Garry Daniel (Knoxville, TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I just don't get it. I like Raspberries music. I thought they were (are) a great rock band. They were more than "Go all the way". But here we have yet another Raspberries "Best of" and this time somebody doctored the tapes. Wally Bryson's great "Party's over" is different from the original found on the Starting Over album. You have to listen carefully but the song has been edited to exclude the line "call me crazy but I don't give a Sh.." You know what I mean. The ultimate "I know the band's hit the skids, but I'm gonna carry on" song has been changed. They deserve more than that. What is Capitol/ EMI afraid of?