The Very Best of David Wilcox

The Very Best of David Wilcox

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In the late '80s and early '90s, David Wilcox rose quickly through the burgeoning ranks of singer-songwriters on the strength of his emotionally observant writing, butterscotch voice, and elegant, sophisticated guitar work. This compilation draws from the three albums he made for A&M--from the sparsely produced How Did You Find Me Here (1989) through the increasingly band-oriented Home Again (1991) and Big Horizon (1994)--and does, in fact, include some of his best work, from the vivid biker's tale "Eye of the Hurricane" to the bitingly funny "Advertising Man" to the chilling drugs/sex analogy of "Strong Chemistry." A couple of live tracks culled from promo EPs ("Daddy's Money" and "Johnny's Camaro") plus one unreleased studio variation ("That's What the Lonely Is For") are nice but minor enticements for those who already own the original albums. For the uninitiated, this is a decent single-disc introduction, but the still fresh-sounding How Did You Find Me Here would serve at least as well. --Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

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Wilcox is a Master

Don't let this very best get away from you!!

Not a true "best of"

Don't Waste Your Money

The man is a music God...

The Very Best of David Wilcox
David Wilcox (of USA)
Manufacturer: Fontana a&M
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005QK3T
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

Eye Of The Hurricane
Language Of The Heart
Rusty Old American Dream
How Did You Find Me Here
Leave It Like It Is
Johnny's Camaro (live)
Saturday They'll All Be Back Again
The Kid
Daddy's Money (live)
Farther To Fall
Top Of The Roller Coaster
Covert War
Advertising War
Last Chance Waltz
Chet Baker's Unsung Swan Song
Strong Chemistry
New World
That's What The Lonely Is For (alternate version)
Break In The Cup
Farthest Shore

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In the late '80s and early '90s, David Wilcox rose quickly through the burgeoning ranks of singer-songwriters on the strength of his emotionally observant writing, butterscotch voice, and elegant, sophisticated guitar work. This compilation draws from the three albums he made for A&M--from the sparsely produced How Did You Find Me Here (1989) through the increasingly band-oriented Home Again (1991) and Big Horizon (1994)--and does, in fact, include some of his best work, from the vivid biker's tale "Eye of the Hurricane" to the bitingly funny "Advertising Man" to the chilling drugs/sex analogy of "Strong Chemistry." A couple of live tracks culled from promo EPs ("Daddy's Money" and "Johnny's Camaro") plus one unreleased studio variation ("That's What the Lonely Is For") are nice but minor enticements for those who already own the original albums. For the uninitiated, this is a decent single-disc introduction, but the still fresh-sounding How Did You Find Me Here would serve at least as well. --Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

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Wilcox is a Master.......2007-02-25

I would totally agree with this review of Wilcox in Rolling Stone.....
"An eager, unapologetic sincerity flows from the heart of David Wilcox's acoustic music. The musician seeks self-knowledge, emotional reconciliation and the whys and hows of love. Although his music has its roots in the confessional folk-pop movement of the early 70's, Wilcox uses extended metaphors and beautifully detailed imagery in lyrics that are far more compassionate and philosophic than self-absorbed."

Each song is a story and Wilcox has such a feel for the beautiful ballad and the blues too!
Getting this CD was like opening a wonderful gift under a Christmas tree. Wilcox's music is the right up there with the best in the folk music business. No doubt about, I knew it in a minute :)

Don't let this very best get away from you!!.......2005-09-03

This CD is certainly a best of! The listener gets an excellent idea of the range in style that Wilcox has, his ability as a guitarist and the depth of his lyrics. He also throws in a few "fun songs" like Rusty Old American Dream" (the memories of that one car that we've all owned comes rushing back), and "Daddy's Money". This CD really is a must for lovers of quality music that reaches the soul. When I first heard Wilcox, the styles of James Taylor, Jim Croce and Cat Stevens immediately came to mind. But make no mistake, David Wilcox is one of a kind. You won't go wrong with this CD. It is an essential to my music collection and I'm sure it will be for yours, too.

Not a true "best of".......2003-07-24

David Wilcox is an unbelievable musician, and while this album has a collection of good songs, it is not truly a the very best of. This album shows a good representation of his work up to that point, but they leave out a handful of excellent tunes. The idea is obviously to sell this album and by doing so provoke the customer to buy the other albums as well. For seasoned Wilcox fans they will find this album filled with some but not all of his hits; and for beginning fans this would be a bad choice for a first buy. I would recommend "Live Songs & Stories". This album does have good songs, but your money would be better spent on one of his traditional albums.

Don't Waste Your Money.......2003-03-20

Buy his back catalog, instead. All of it. This is just A&M exploiting a contract provision to harvest demand that was unforeseen when they dropped him. In general I like A&M, and until "Into The Mystery" I've always thought Wilcox' best work was on his three CDs with this label. But the fact remains that if you dig Wilcox, you'll want the whole set anyway, and if you don't, why put money in the pockets of a label that didn't have the foresight to recognize how valuable this artist is?

I think you have to reward good will where it manifests, and a warmed-over compilation by a label that tossed him away just as he was turning an important inflection point in his career is not good will by any measure.

The man is a music God..........2003-01-20

David Wilcox's music is totally mind blowing.

Part poet, part storyteller--David Wilcox is an amazing songwriter. His songs make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. His breathtaking voice is like milk and honey. This man's music, and this "Best of" album are a wonderful feast for the ears.

I've been listening to David for years and I've often wondered why he hasn't broke through into mainstream radio. The truth is...his music is too good for the radio. His music has heart and brains--and most of what is played on commercials stations today sounds studio manufactured and lacks substance.

Kudos to the amazing and talented David Wilcox.

The only complaint I have is that a true "Best of" Wilcox compilation should be an 8-CD set. After all, each song he has written has been "the best" and is such a gift to all who enjoy his fabulous guitar playing and rich voice.

Angela

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