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To Kingdom Come

 
Album Review: To Kingdom Come

  • Artist: The Band
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1989 09
  • Total Time: 131:57
  • Type: Compilation (best of)
  • Genre: Rock

Review

Released in the fall of 1989, To Kingdom Come is a double-disc set that purports to be "The Definitive Collection" and, in a sense, it does provide a good overview of the band's career. Over the course of 31 songs, the collection works its way through the hits and album tracks, adding such rarities as "Get Up Jake," "Back to Memphis," and "Lovin' You Is Sweeter Than Ever," even if it never touches on The Basement Tapes. All the predictable items are here and the album tracks are well-chosen, and it is a good representation of the band, worth the time of listeners who want a smartly assembled anthology. The 2000 Greatest Hits gets the edge for casual fans, since it has 20 tracks on one disc, yet this remains worthwhile for listeners who want a fairly comprehensive, thorough anthology. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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Essential Bob Dylan, First Album, American Beauty, Naughty Rhythms: The Best of Pub Rock, Rock of Ages, Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Greatest Hits, Anthology 2

Tracks



CD 1

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Back to Memphis Chuck Berry The Band (6:05)
Tears of Rage (Lyrics) Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel The Band (5:19)
To Kingdom Come (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:16)
Long Black Veil (Lyrics) Marijohn Wilkin, Danny Dill The Band (3:01)
Chest Fever (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (5:13)
The Weight Robbie Robertson The Band (4:34)
I Shall Be Released (Lyrics) Bob Dylan The Band (3:11)
Up on Cripple Creek (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (4:28)
Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever Ivy Hunter, Stevie Wonder The Band (3:31)
Rag Mama Rag (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:02)
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Robbie Robertson The Band (3:31)
Unfaithful Servant (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (4:15)
King Harvest (Has Surely Come) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:37)
The Shape I'm In Robbie Robertson The Band (4:00)
The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show Robbie Robertson The Band (3:09)
Daniel and the Sacred Harp (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (4:10)
Stage Fright (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:42)


CD 2

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Don't Do It (Lyrics) Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland The Band (6:05)
Life Is a Carnival (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm The Band (3:58)
When I Paint My Masterpiece (Lyrics) Bob Dylan The Band (4:19)
4% Pantomime (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson, Van Morrison The Band (4:33)
The River Hymn Robbie Robertson The Band (4:40)
Mystery Train (Lyrics) Junior Parker, Sam Phillips The Band (5:40)
Endless Highway (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (5:24)
Get up Jake (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (2:15)
It Makes No Difference (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (6:31)
Ophelia (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:29)
Acadian Driftwood (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (6:39)
Christmas Must Be Tonight (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:38)
The Saga of Pepote Rouge Robbie Robertson The Band (4:13)
Knockin' Lost John (Lyrics) Robbie Robertson The Band (3:50)

Credits

Bob Dylan (Guitar), Bob Dylan (Vocals), Robbie Robertson (Guitar), Levon Helm (Drums), Richard Manuel (Piano), Bob Dylan (Harmonica), Rick Danko (Vocals), Garth Hudson (Organ), Rick Danko (Bass (Electric))
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