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The late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt is a revered, nearly mythological figure among devoted fans and musicians alike, and this collection proves his reputation is well earned. Van Zandt is a defining figure in the world of the modern Texas troubadour; his road-weary blend of country, folk, and blues sensibilities has influenced a range of likeminded artists from contemporaries such as Guy Clark and Ray Wylie Hubbard to younger disciples such as Steve Earle and Robert Earl Keen. This two-disc, 40-song set is an excellent introduction to the man's music, featuring a large selection of his most memorable songs and focusing o
The late singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt is a revered, nearly mythological figure among devoted fans and musicians alike, and this collection proves his reputation is well earned. Van Zandt is a defining figure in the world of the modern Texas troubadour; his road-weary blend of country, folk, and blues sensibilities has influenced a range of likeminded artists from contemporaries such as Guy Clark and Ray Wylie Hubbard to younger disciples such as Steve Earle and Robert Earl Keen. This two-disc, 40-song set is an excellent introduction to the man's music, featuring a large selection of his most memorable songs and focusing on his peak 1971-1972 period. Covering the decade during which Van Zandt had what could almost be considered a "conventional" recording career for the Poppy and Tomato labels, Anthology may surprise those only familiar with his later live recordings--his voice is less worn, the performances are less informal. Van Zandt's searching, mysterious narratives and downhearted ballads for which he's best known have a fatalism and an utter lack of self-pity that make them especially endearing, and they're balanced with just the right amount of warmth and humor. --Marc Greilsamer
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Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
Release date: 17 July 2001
EAN: 0030206112825 UPC: 030206112825
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