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The Essential
The Essential may refer to: * ''The Essential Series'', an Irish radio show * The Essential (Concrete Blonde album), ''The Essential'' (Concrete Blonde album), 2005 * The Essential (Divinyls album), ''The Essential'' (Divinyls album), 2008 * The Essential (Don Johnson album), ''The Essential'' (Don Johnson album), 1997 * The Essential (Era album), ''The Essential'' (Era album), 2010 * The Essential (Ganggajang album), ''The Essential'' (Ganggajang album), 1996 * The Essential (Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five album), ''The Essential'' (Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five album), 2010 * The Essential (John Farnham album), ''The Essential'' (John Farnham album), 2009 * The Essential (Nik Kershaw album), ''The Essential'' (Nik Kershaw album), 2000 * ''The Essential'', a collection of compilation albums published by EMI Records. Examples include: ** The Essential (Sandra album), a re-release of ''18 Greatest Hits'' ** ''The Essential Diesel'', a 2009 best of album by Diesel * ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Clash
''The Essential Clash'' is a career-spanning greatest hits compilation album, album by The Clash first released in 2003. It is part of the ongoing 'The Essential' Sony BMG compilation series. The album is dedicated to Joe Strummer, who died during its compilation. Reception *Spin magazine, ''Spin'' (6/03, p. 104) – "These two discs are a pretty hot crib sheet....The first 11 cuts are a shuffle mix of highlights from the U.S. and U.K. versions of 1977's incendiary The Clash, and if they don't inspire you to punch holes in the plaster, you're too well-adjusted." *Uncut magazine, ''Uncut'' (5/03, p. 114) – 4 stars out of 5 – "They never lost sight of Britain's strange mix of supermarket torpor and multicultural high energy." *Charlotte Robinson on Popmatters says that: Given its breadth, however, The Essential Clash will probably be the preferred collection of most listeners. Track listing Disc one *All songs written by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones (The Clash), Mick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential (Divinyls Album)
''The Essential'' is a compilation album by Australian group, Divinyls. It was released in 2008. Track listing # " Boys in Town" - 2:54 # "Science Fiction" - 3:32 # "Only Lonely" - 3:15 # " Good Die Young" - 3:40 # " Pleasure and Pain" - 3:52 # "Sleeping Beauty" - 3:41 # "Temperamental" - 4:31 # " Hey Little Boy" - :23 # " Punxsie" - 4:16 # "I Touch Myself" - 3:48 # "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" - 4:31 # " Wild Thing" - 4:12 Charts The album debuted and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Charts in March 2013, following Chrissy Amphlett Christine Joy Amphlett (; 25 October 1959 – 21 April 2013) was an Australian singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the frontwoman of the rock band Divinyls. She was notable for her brash, overtly sexual persona and subversive hu ...'s death. References 2008 compilation albums Divinyls compilation albums EMI Records compilation albums {{2000s-pop-rock-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Epic Years
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Byrds
''The Essential Byrds'' is a comprehensive two- CD compilation album by the American rock band the Byrds. It was released in 2003 as part of Sony BMG's ''The Essential'' series. ''The Essential Byrds'' did not chart in the U.S. or the UK. A 3.0 edition of the compilation released in 2011 contains a third disc with six additional tracks: "Spanish Harlem Incident", " I Knew I'd Want You", " The World Turns All Around Her", "I See You", "Change Is Now", and "One Hundred Years from Now". Reception Rob Horning from Popmatters said of the compilation: "Similar to the serial-reissue strategy is the hits-repackaging ruse, except the target here is not the fanatic, but the more casual listener, who buys one hits collection only to discover that important songs are included on some other compilation." Track listing Disc one #" Mr. Tambourine Man" (Bob Dylan) – 2:31 #"I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better" (Gene Clark) – 2:32 #" All I Really Want to Do" (Bob Dylan) – 2:04 #" Chimes of Freedom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Britney Spears
''The Essential Britney Spears'' is the fifth greatest hits album by American singer Britney Spears. It was released on August 20, 2013, by RCA Records and Legacy Recordings, initially as a Walmart exclusive. It was later released on digital platforms the following year. The compilation was produced by Jeffrey James and Darren Salmieri, and it was mastered by Seann Brennan at Battery Studios in New York. Critical reception Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic praised the length of the compilation, noting "Where other Britney compilations ran no longer than a single CD, this is a double-disc set with over 30 tracks -- more than enough space for all of her hit American singles", and noticed the absence of singles such as "Born to Make You Happy" or " Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know". He also compared ''The Essential'' with its predecessor, indicating that "Skeptics might suspect shorter is better for Britney -- and those looking for a quick blast of hits will be well-served by ''Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Boz Scaggs
''The Essential Boz Scaggs'' is a compilation album by American musician and songwriter Boz Scaggs, released in 2013. The album includes songs from his studio albums from 1969 to 2013. at Prnewswire Reception from considered the album to be super ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Blue Öyster Cult
''The Essential Blue Öyster Cult'' is a greatest hits album by the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult originally released on 1 April 2003, and later reissued in 2012. Critical reception Reviewing the 2004 Issue, Wade Kergan stated that it includes "all killer, no filler" and that songs such as "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" and "Harvester of Eyes" "carry equal heft and help Essential live up to its name" Reviewing the 2012 reissue, Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated that it "shares 21 tracks with ''Workshop of the Telescopes''," and that it is as "thorough a retrospective as this beloved cult band deserves, a clear demonstration that the group's legacy cuts much deeper than (Don't Fear) The Reaper and Burnin' for You" Goldmine Magazine contributor Susan Sliwicki states that the 2012 reissue "gives a solid introduction to and overview of the band also known as 'the thinking man's heavy metal group.'" And that the "rollicking" live cover of "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors distracted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Bill Withers
''The Essential Bill Withers'' is a 34-track anthology of American recording artist Bill Withers. First released on August 20, 2013, it features all of Withers' notable singles, along with other highlights from the singer's albums for the Sussex and Columbia labels, from his debut '' Just as I Am'' (1971) through his final album '' Watching You, Watching Me'' (1985), and including "Ain't No Sunshine", " Lean on Me", "Use Me", "Lovely Day "Lovely Day" is a song by American soul and R&B singer Bill Withers. Written by Withers and Skip Scarborough, it was released in 1977, and appears on Withers's sixth album, ''Menagerie'' (1977). Withers holds a sustained note towards the end ...", and "The Same Love That Made Me Laugh". Reception * Jack Goodstein from Blogcritics says: "His songs are sometimes highly personal, whether he seems to be looking back on his West Virginia boyhood in 'Grandma’s Hands,' or looking for love in the lyrical 'Let Me in Your Life'. He can creat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Billy Joel
''The Essential Billy Joel'' is a Sony music compilation of songs by American singer/songwriter Billy Joel. It was released on October 2, 2001, and has been certified Triple Platinum by the RIAA. In conjunction with the release of the album, ''The Essential Video Collection'' was released, comprising Joel's most popular music videos. On August 26, 2008, ''The Essential 3.0'' was released containing a third disc with seven additional tracks. allmusic.com - The Essential Billy Joel Limited Edition 3.0 - Overview/ref> Track listing All songs written by Billy Joel William Martin Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. Nicknamed the "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Piano Man" after his Signature song, signature 1973 song Piano Man (song), of the same name, Joel has ha .... Disc one Disc two Disc three Chart performance Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications } } } References {{DEFAULTSORT:Essential Billy Joel Bi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Bob Dylan
''The Essential Bob Dylan'' is a compilation by Bob Dylan, released in 2000 as the inaugural entry in Sony Music's "The Essential" double-disc series. ''The Essential Bob Dylan'' spans from 1963's " Blowin' in the Wind" (from '' The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'') to 2000's " Things Have Changed" (Dylan's Oscar-winning song from the motion picture '' Wonder Boys''). ''The Essential Bob Dylan'' has proven to be a solid seller in Dylan's catalog, reaching No. 67 in the US and peaking at No. 9 in the UK. The British and Australian releases include all of the tracks from the US edition plus several more. It has been reissued in 2009 and 2016 with varying track listings. Reception The album reached No. 67 in the US charts and No. 9 in the UK. It has been positively reviewed by AllMusic and favourably mentioned in Colin Larkin's ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music ''The Encyclopedia of Popular Music'' is an encyclopedia created in 1989 by Colin Larkin. It is the "modern man's" equ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Barry Manilow
''The Essential Barry Manilow'' is a compilation album released by singer and songwriter Barry Manilow in 2005. The album consisted of two CDs, with a total of 34 tracks as part of The Essential series by Sony BMG. In 2010, a limited edition three CD version was released with 8 additional songs.CD packaging Track listing Disc 1 #" Mandy" (single version) :21#"It's A Miracle" (extended single version) :44#"Could It Be Magic" (single version) :18#"I Write The Songs" (album version) :55#"Bandstand Boogie" :50#"Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again" :49#"Beautiful Music" :36#"This One's For You" :29#" Weekend In New England" :45#"Jump Shout Boogie (Live)" :55#" Looks Like We Made It" :33#"Daybreak" (Live) :42#"New York City Rhythm" (Live) :51#"Can't Smile Without You" :12#" Even Now" :30#"Copacabana (At The Copa)" (disco version) :44#"Ready to Take a Chance Again (mono mixdown)" (theme from '' Foul Play'') :02 Disc 2 #" Somewhere in the Night" :28#"Ships" :00#"When I Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Essential Barbra Streisand
''The Essential Barbra Streisand'' (retitled ''The Ultimate Collection'' in some European countries) is the fifth greatest hits album by American singer Barbra Streisand, released on January 29, 2002, by Columbia Records. The compilation features 38 songs from Streisand's catalog, in addition to two previously unreleased tracks (covers of "Someday My Prince Will Come" and "You'll Never Walk Alone"). It includes material from 26 of the singer's albums and was described as a collection of, mainly, her pop songs. A reissued version of the compilation was distributed by Columbia and Legacy Recordings in 2008 and includes a bonus disc featuring nine additional songs from Streisand's discography. Critically, the album was noted for being a comprehensive and complete view of her discography, unlike her previous greatest hits releases. It topped the charts in Ireland, Scotland, and the United Kingdom, and peaked at number 15 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States. ''The Essentia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
