What artist would you most like to see a greatest hits CD for that doesn't have one?
11-19-04, 10:31 PM
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What artist would you most like to see a greatest hits CD for that doesn't have one?
What artist would you most like to see a greatest hits CD for that doesn't have one?
There's definitely some musicians I can think of that don't have hits CDs that should -- Chris Isaak jumps to mind, and also, even though he's only had a few albums, Eminem could produce a decent one.
Other thoughts?
There's definitely some musicians I can think of that don't have hits CDs that should -- Chris Isaak jumps to mind, and also, even though he's only had a few albums, Eminem could produce a decent one.
Other thoughts?
11-19-04, 11:20 PM
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I can't really think of any.
Greatest hits albums are usually created for mainstream audiences who only have heard of a hit single or in fulfillment of a recording contract. If there haven't been an radio hits or they were able to get out of their contract, no purpose for a greatest hits album....
I see no point in Eminem releasing a hit album yet. Even though he is running out of steam, his carreer could conceivably go on for a lot longer. You usually don't release a hits disc until your carreer is done.
Greatest hits albums are usually created for mainstream audiences who only have heard of a hit single or in fulfillment of a recording contract. If there haven't been an radio hits or they were able to get out of their contract, no purpose for a greatest hits album....
I see no point in Eminem releasing a hit album yet. Even though he is running out of steam, his carreer could conceivably go on for a lot longer. You usually don't release a hits disc until your carreer is done.
11-20-04, 12:04 AM
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With Pearl Jam releasing theirs this past week there are still a few i would like as a casual fan of these artists and only want a greatest hits cd of there work,
Melissa Etheridge
K.D. Lang
Goo Goo Dolls
I know there's more but can't think of them right now.
Melissa Etheridge
K.D. Lang
Goo Goo Dolls
I know there's more but can't think of them right now.
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11-20-04, 08:18 AM
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KISS....oh wait...they have about 20 "Greatest Hits" albums. 
To me, Best of or Greatest Hits albums are just released to ease the pain of not having a new studio album.
I mean I guess new fans can get a nice sampling of the band's music, but I don't know of anyone who did. Besides, every band I like that's been out more than 10 years has one already.
To me, Best of or Greatest Hits albums are just released to ease the pain of not having a new studio album.
I mean I guess new fans can get a nice sampling of the band's music, but I don't know of anyone who did. Besides, every band I like that's been out more than 10 years has one already.
11-20-04, 08:19 AM
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Originally posted by j123vt_99
Hillary Duff... oh wait.. according to the other thread, it is coming out...
Not sure if the following have greatest hits
Green Day
Metallica
Hillary Duff... oh wait.. according to the other thread, it is coming out...
Not sure if the following have greatest hits
Green Day
Metallica
My vote would go to Missy Elliot.
Don't care to own the albums but would love to have a singles compilation.
11-20-04, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by Brain Stew
I can't really think of any.
Greatest hits albums are usually created for mainstream audiences who only have heard of a hit single or in fulfillment of a recording contract. If there haven't been an radio hits or they were able to get out of their contract, no purpose for a greatest hits album....
I see no point in Eminem releasing a hit album yet. Even though he is running out of steam, his carreer could conceivably go on for a lot longer. You usually don't release a hits disc until your carreer is done.
I can't really think of any.
Greatest hits albums are usually created for mainstream audiences who only have heard of a hit single or in fulfillment of a recording contract. If there haven't been an radio hits or they were able to get out of their contract, no purpose for a greatest hits album....
I see no point in Eminem releasing a hit album yet. Even though he is running out of steam, his carreer could conceivably go on for a lot longer. You usually don't release a hits disc until your carreer is done.
Actually, now that I think about it, rap is a great genre for hits albums. Many rap albums are overlong, filled with skits, intros, outros, etc. I like Busta Rhymes but I don't want an 18 track Busta Rhymes album with three good songs on it. See what I mean.
I picked up the Best of Wu-tang and damn if it isn't great. Every song rocks. Aside from 36 chambers, the same can't be said for their albums.
I will always prefer collecting the actual albums of bands I love because I want to hear all the songs in the order they chose in the context of where they were at that point in their career. But for artists I simply "like", sometimes a hits CD is perfect.
I'm with you on Eminem. A talented rapper but his singles are far from his best work and a "Greatest Hits" CD (while I'm sure would sell huge) would suffer greatly from this fact.
Now Hillary Duff on the other hand....
11-20-04, 06:00 PM
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I think the band Bush is due for a hits collection. There's so many albums out now (I'm only familiar with the first) that I don't know what the key songs on each album are. A hits collection would answer that.
11-20-04, 06:59 PM
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Re: What artist would you most like to see a greatest hits CD for that doesn't have one?
Originally posted by Sierra Disc
Chris Isaak jumps to mind, and also, even though he's only had a few albums
Chris Isaak jumps to mind, and also, even though he's only had a few albums
Silvertone (1985)
Chris Isaak (1987)
Heart Shaped World (1989)
San Francisco Days (1993)
Forever Blue (1995)
Baja Sessions (1996)
Speak of the Devil (1998)
Always Got Tonight (2002)
Christmas (2004)
11-20-04, 11:48 PM
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Originally posted by Buttmunker
I think the band Bush is due for a hits collection. There's so many albums out now (I'm only familiar with the first) that I don't know what the key songs on each album are. A hits collection would answer that.
I think the band Bush is due for a hits collection. There's so many albums out now (I'm only familiar with the first) that I don't know what the key songs on each album are. A hits collection would answer that.
11-21-04, 04:01 PM
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Gin Blossoms
The Who
Actually, I can't think of any right now, but I know there was one band I thought should have a greatest hits comp by now. I can't think of who it is though.
K
The Who
Actually, I can't think of any right now, but I know there was one band I thought should have a greatest hits comp by now. I can't think of who it is though.
K
11-21-04, 05:59 PM
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Originally posted by Cornelius1047
Gin Blossoms
The Who
Actually, I can't think of any right now, but I know there was one band I thought should have a greatest hits comp by now. I can't think of who it is though.
K
Gin Blossoms
The Who
Actually, I can't think of any right now, but I know there was one band I thought should have a greatest hits comp by now. I can't think of who it is though.
K
11-21-04, 06:22 PM
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Fishbone
There is a "Essential Fishbone" CD out there. But it doesn't have "Modern Industry" in it.
There is a "Essential Fishbone" CD out there. But it doesn't have "Modern Industry" in it.
11-21-04, 06:42 PM
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I was going to suggest Pink Floyd, thinking that much like KISS they have several greatest hits (actually, more like a collection of several of our songs from this period and before) albums...but they never bothered to actually name them that. For example:
Relics
Works
Collection of Great Dance Songs
and finally and most recently Echoes, only to find out that it actually had greatest hits tacked on to it. Well, not to mention it actually is pretty much a career spanning collection.
Relics
Works
Collection of Great Dance Songs
and finally and most recently Echoes, only to find out that it actually had greatest hits tacked on to it. Well, not to mention it actually is pretty much a career spanning collection.
11-22-04, 09:05 AM
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Originally posted by Brain Stew
Take your pick.... I think The Who is in second place of overall GH albums. Right behind The Doors.
Take your pick.... I think The Who is in second place of overall GH albums. Right behind The Doors.
11-22-04, 12:08 PM
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Social Distortion is an excellent candidate. They have many albums, but not a lot of great songs on these albums - one or two at best per album.
Offspring is another who may as well do it. They're all over with, thinks I.
Offspring is another who may as well do it. They're all over with, thinks I.
11-22-04, 12:53 PM
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Garbage.
They're one of those bands, like Everclear or Stone Temple Pilots, who have a handful of songs I like but I don't want to be bothered with owning all of their CDs.
They're one of those bands, like Everclear or Stone Temple Pilots, who have a handful of songs I like but I don't want to be bothered with owning all of their CDs.