The Very Best of Rainbow
Rainbow · 1997
77 min · 16 tracks · hard rock · power metal · traditional heavy metal
Epic guitar riffs and soaring vocals collide in a quintessential collection of hard rock anthems.
The Very Best of Rainbow is an album by Rainbow, released in 1997. Epic guitar riffs and soaring vocals collide in a quintessential collection of hard rock anthems. This compilation album serves as an essential introduction to Rainbow's influential sound, which helped shape the heavy metal genre. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often noted for its classic tracks that have stood the test of time, such as 'Since You Been Gone' and 'Stargazer', solidifying the band's legacy in rock history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Very Best of Rainbow sound like?
Epic guitar riffs and soaring vocals collide in a quintessential collection of hard rock anthems. Rooted in hard rock and power metal.
What makes The Very Best of Rainbow by Rainbow notable?
This compilation album serves as an essential introduction to Rainbow's influential sound, which helped shape the heavy metal genre. It has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often noted for its classic tracks that have stood the test of time, such as 'Since You Been Gone' and 'Stargazer', solidifying the band's legacy in rock history. Released in 1997, 'The Very Best of Rainbow' comes during a retrospective phase for the band after their breakup in 1984. This compilation highlights the band's evolution from their early days with Ritchie Blackmore to their later works, showcasing the range of styles that defined their sound over the years.
How many songs are on The Very Best of Rainbow?
The Very Best of Rainbow has 16 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Man on the Silver Mountain Standout 4:40
- 2 Catch the Rainbow 6:40
- 3 Starstruck 4:08
- 4 Stargazer Standout 8:27
- 5 Kill the King 4:31
- 6 Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll 4:25
- 7 Gates of Babylon 6:50
- 8 Since You Been Gone Standout 3:18
- 9 All Night Long 3:51
- 10 I Surrender 4:03
- 11 Can’t Happen Here 4:59
- 12 Jealous Lover 3:14
- 13 Stone Cold 5:19
- 14 Power 4:29
- 15 Can’t Let You Go 4:22
- 16 Street of Dreams 4:25
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
77 min 50 sec
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