Béla Fleck & The Flecktones - Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Greatest Hits Of The 20th Century
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Free Music Notes for Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Greatest Hits Of The 20th Century
Free Music Review: Good, but not the best
Hit: 4 Stars
Any Flecktone fan will of course add this to their collection, but the 'Greatest' Flecktone work is 'Live Art'. The two new tracks are classic Flecktones. Buy 'Live Art' first, and then you'll want 'Greatest Hits of the 20th Century'.Free Music Review: OK introduction to band--pick up Live Art instead
Hit: 4 Stars
This CD is very good, though not great. The main problem is that the Flecktones is not a singles band. They shine live on stage. Thus to mostly compile tracks from their studio records does not do them justice. I think Live Art is a better introduction to the band. It's a tad more expensive because it's 2CDs rather than one, but you get extended jams and solos that are just incredible. The additional expense is worth it.
Free Music Review: Good CD
Hit: 4 Stars
I bought this album because I have everything the Flecktones have done, and I wanted the two new tracks on this one. Overall, it's a good CD with a good selection, but for the REAL "best of" by the Flecktones, you cannot beat "Live Art." It is well worth the extra money for the two CD set. As far as the two new tracks go, "Shocktime" can be added to that huge list of Flecktones songs that are virtually impossible for any other band to cover if for no other reason than the fact that there are only a handful of bassists in the world who can do what Victor Wooten does.
"Road House Blues" is a just what it sounds like - with that Flecktone touch added for flavor.
The only real mistake made on this album was choosing the studio version of "The Sinister Minister" over the jaw-dropping live version found on "Live Art." I kid you not, the bass solo on that live version is unbelievable and indescribable. You really have to hear it to believe it, and even then you might have to pinch yourself to make sure you're not dreaming.
Free Music Review: Not bad, Dave Mathews cameo adds 3 stars
Hit: 5 Stars
If you're a Bella Fleck fan you will probably enjoy this, and if you also appreciate Dave Mathews you will be especially pleased.
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