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The Greatest
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Despite the misleading title, 'The Greatest' is not a best-of collection, but rather is Chan Marshall's first album of original songs in three years. It was recorded in Memphis and finds the singer backed by some of that city's legendary session musicians.
| LABEL: | Matador |
| RELEASE DATE: | 24 January 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.2 (out of 10) based on 67 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jeremy F gave it a6:
I give it a 6, 3 stars out of 5. I personally think it has lost something major... but so cryptically that I can't put my finger on what. YOU ARE FREE and MOON PIX are so much better, in my opinion. They have all the sadness and mood, but melody and feeling to boot. Although "The Greatest" and "Hate" are two of her best songs ever, this cd fails in comparison to her previous works. I think I even like DEAR SIR better, but, that might be pushing it.
j a gave it an8:
Another relese full of restrained, beautiful song writing, but these new songs don't quite grab you the way her last album did. Still great, but not her best.
Andy gave it a6:
Gets a little monotonous as it drags on. The first three tracks are fantastic though.
mr. hankey gave it a9:
Obviously this is not even close to the brilliance of " You Are Free " but it will have to do. Chan Marshall aka Cat Power goes for the memphis blues to influence her on this wonderful album that seems to have deep thought and love put into it. Chan Marshall has a true and disturbingly real voice that comes out at you and you listen in awe. But this as I said before is not her best album " The Covers Record and " You Are Free" stand out as her best even though they lack many traits for a perfect album they are still folk/ rock masterpieces. I do love " The Greatest " It is still a album that will not let you lose grip of. My last words are that if you are a fan of Chan then give it a try even though many fans do not enjoy it is still worth a listen who would you rather listen to Britney Spears or Chan Marshall?
Meya C. gave it a6:
it kind of bored me, but there were still a few good songs on it. chan marshall's voice is as beautiful as ever.
kirby w gave it a10:
some of you people aren't paying attention. i've got all of her cd's and this one alone has 8 great songs on it. and the '03 and covers cd are quality also. check out sally timms,get well soon chan.
Jordan gave it a9:
I like some of there select songs better on other albums, flow wise. Still an epic band, with sure to be classic songs.
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