In any case, when an artist has a substantial body of work and you want a primer, a way to discover that artist that isn't overwhelming - a well packaged Best Of can aid in your quest.
So today I recommend for the uninitiated, The Best of Taj Mahal
Thursday, February 15. 2007
I Recommend... Taj Mahal
Today I am going to do something I don't normally do. I am usually not a big fan of greatest hits packages. I tend to like the more obscure tracks rather than the big hits, and if I am a big enough fan I usually have all of the stuff on them anyway (except when the greedy bastards add a new track so that I have to buy it for just the one song... but don't get me started on that.)
In any case, when an artist has a substantial body of work and you want a primer, a way to discover that artist that isn't overwhelming - a well packaged Best Of can aid in your quest.
So today I recommend for the uninitiated, The Best of Taj Mahal
In any case, when an artist has a substantial body of work and you want a primer, a way to discover that artist that isn't overwhelming - a well packaged Best Of can aid in your quest.
So today I recommend for the uninitiated, The Best of Taj Mahal
With a career spanning nearly 40 years and a multitude of releases, dipping your foot into the pool can be daunting. While I dare say you can't go wrong choosing from his library randomly, this is one of those instances where a greatest hits package can give you a great starting point for discovering this wonderful artist.
While this Sony Remaster from 2000 is focused on the period of 1967-1974 it is chock full of great tunes and is certainly on my frequently played list.
Was glad to see Taj included in the most recent Warren Haynes Christmas Jam - am always glad to see such a great artist become a friend of the mule.
Taj also sat in with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon run last year but unfortunately not at the shows we attended.
SB
While this Sony Remaster from 2000 is focused on the period of 1967-1974 it is chock full of great tunes and is certainly on my frequently played list.
Was glad to see Taj included in the most recent Warren Haynes Christmas Jam - am always glad to see such a great artist become a friend of the mule.
Taj also sat in with the Allman Brothers at the Beacon run last year but unfortunately not at the shows we attended.
SB
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