Clocking in at 75 minutes, this single-CD release is probably as much Rare Earth
as most casual fans want (even though it only contains nine songs). Among the
highlights included here are
the nearly seven-minute long, promo-only version of "Warm Ride," and the nearly
11-minute version of "(I Know) I'm Losing You," and the 12.5 minute version of
"I Couldn't Believe What Happened Last Night," and the killer 21.5 minute "Get Ready,"
and plus the more modestly proportioned "Hey Big Brother," "Ma," "I Just Want to
Celebrate," and "Satisfaction Guaranteed." Motown also has a double-CD anthology
which features an additional hour of music and then some, but that's more than
twice as expensive and only intended for the most serious fans. The sound is also
a selling point, this collection have originated from Polygram's stewardship of
the Motown library, all first-generation tapes processed through state-of-the-art
digital technology. |