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Uriah Heep - Classic Heep: An Anthology Audio CD

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Uriah Heep Band: Uriah Heep
Title: Classic Heep: An Anthology
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Release Date: 1998-09-15
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Gypsy 2: Come Away Melinda 3: Bird of Prey 4: I'll Keep on Trying 5: High Priestess 6: Park 7: Lady in Black 8: Look at Yourself 9: July Morning 10: Tears in My Eyes 11: Love Machine 12: Wizard 13: Why 14: Traveller in Time 15: Easy Livin' 16: Circle of Hands 17: Rainbow Demon 18: Paradise/The Spell 19: Sunrise 20: Blind Eye 21: Magician's Birthday 22: Sweet Lorraine 23: Rain 24: Stealin' 25: Sweet Freedom 26: Wonderworld 27: Easy Road 28: Return to Fantasy 29: Footprints in the Snow 30: Weep in Slience

The 5-star reviews are right; so are the 1-stars
And let's face it, David Byron had his limits and, sadly, didn't know what they were. First, to address the 1-star reviews: yes, the lyrics couldn't be more dreadful, there's just no other way to spin this. All of this is a shame, because. . .
Musically, Uriah Heep nailed the whole early-70s British "Heavy" thing. Give them 5 stars for that. Check out the extensive use of their music in "Life on Mars. " That show tended to use their stuff during action sequences, and I swear, you can practically see your tv set throb.


The true highlights of the peak years
While I was surprised that it only contained two selections from Sweet Freedom, it has nearly every song from their peak commercial and creative album, Demons and Wizards, plus the song "Why" which was never on an album, but was from this same era. This double CD set has all of the important classics. A very good showcase of the David Byron years, which are what most people associate the group and sound with. Having the full 10+ minutes of The Magician's Birthday and the songs in chronological order, along with an insightful booklet, make this the Uriah Heep collection to own short of having all of the complete CDs.


Circle of Hands
An asian kid influenced by USAF Radio Station DJs and Local Rock Club catering to US soilders during the Vietnam war in Okinawa, "Japan". If you read some of my reviews, you will know where I came from. During my high school in that island we had a band and Traveler on Time, Easy livin medley and Circle of Hands were alomg the covers we did. This CD was a god send to me where I was able to return to my teen years and how I adored these songs. I had the fortune of seeing Uriah Heep in concert as a opening act for Jetro Tull - with out David Byron. But I still remember how great Ken Hensley was. Master of the Hammond organ. one of my favorite ballad Rain is here too. It's raining outside but it's not unusual but the way that I am feeling comming usual.

Get this CD as full reference of one of British Rocks great Uriah Heep.


Great Uriah Heep
Great mix . If you like the early Uriah Heep you'll love this collection. . . nice to kick back, relax and reminisce. Totally enjoyed this.


All the Heep you need?!
This cd encompasses all of those quality's and more. I love progressive rock, in fact I love guitar driven rock in general.

Uriah Heep is a band that is both worshiped by some and much maligned by others. They were indeed a unique band with a interesting style back then. Their sound is very 70's for obvious reasons, yet they seem to have been able to expand that sound somewhat with their vision as far as song writing goes. The tunes are all very good and even refreshing some 40 (give or take a few) years later. I just love the sound of those old Hammond organs, nothing sounds like that even with all the new technology today. The texture and good quality tracks that make great Prog rock are all here. It's classic stuff that deserves better treatment by the vast majority of critics.

For the casual Heep fan like myself, it's all the Heep you'll need. Diehard Heep fans probably have most if not all of what this set has to offer, although the liner notes are very cool. I guess in some ways, that alone might be worth picking it up for those who already own their entire cd catalog. It's just an interesting read.

So for those of you looking for a trip back in time by one of musics most misunderstood bands, here you go!

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