1) I included a number of greatest hits, best of, compilation albums in my best ever chart. Criticism followed, of course, which was expected and fair. I have no problem with that. I did respond to some people with my rationale for their inclusion because it was not without due consideration.
2) Also, I have followed some of the forum discussions which often discuss whether a band is over- or underrated, generally or by their own “annoying” fan base.
So it occurs to me: what bands (besides the Beatles, ha, ha) have mediocre albums but an awesome Best Of, Greatest Hits or compilation, when all the best songs are collected on one album?
I meant to add as an example: The Jesus and Mary Chain. I own Psychocandy and Stoned and Dethroned. Just listened to Darklands, and was left feeling it is only OK. For me S and D is their best album and is merely good. But a best of.....that would be much, much better!
Also, nowadays I would just make a playlist rather play a best of if I want tracks off different albums.I think best ofs are becoming a bit obsolete. Good introductions to bands but then I guess you move on.
Many will disagree probably but The Rolling Stones are that one for me. I always thought every album they released had at least a couple throwaway tracks that brought the album down. I prefer 40 licks.
Greatest hits albums do feel like cheating when ranking albums though.
I agree that it does feel like cheating. I accept the criticism. A truly, truly great album should be cohesive throughout with artistic and conceptual merit. I think that is why people rate Pink Floyd and Radiohead so highly. Still, sometimes I just want to bounce around to “Does your mother know.”
Great collection. My ulterior motive for this question is to learn about some great albums from groups/artists that I might ignore if I only listened to their other albums. Must check out the Best Of 3 Dog Night.
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