"ANGEL: An Anthology" is a great compilation of songs that I would easily recommend to anyone who is not already familiar with Angel's albums. Those people could then decide whether this music is to their liking. People who already know this band's 5 original studio albums would be better served by both buying this and also trying to track down all 5 of those CDs, of which some of them are hard to find anymore. Like a lot of fans, "Tower" is one of my favorite Angel songs, with it's blistering intro and fiery delivery. This band covered a wide range of musical styles, and all are pretty well represented on this anthology. Plus, there are several songs here that aren't available on any of their previous releases. My favorite one of those would have to be their hard rock rendition of the Four Tops classic "Walk Away Renee", which I found mesmerizing and vastly interesting. Unlike some other fans, I really didn't have too much of a problem with this band's transition to mainstream rock in their later albums, although I must admit an overall disappointment that those later albums did not have the 'magnum opus' feel of the first two ("Angel" and "Helluva Band", my two personal favorites). Yes, their later albums were not as good as those, but they weren't all that bad either. Anyway, both the curious and the collector will find something worthwhile on this anthology. Recommended.
Tracks:
ANGEL (Theme)-1:39
Tower-6:56
On & On-4:19
Rock & Rollers-3:59
Feelin' Right-4:42
Anyway You Want It-2:31
Can You Feel It-4:41
White Lightning-4:39
Don't Leave Me Lonely-4:00
Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore-2:50
Got Love If You Want It-4:28
Flying With Broken Wings(Without You)-3:32
The Winter Song-3:49
Don't Take Your Love-3:41
Bad Time-3:41
Walk Away Renee-2:55
I'll Never Fall In Love Again-3:33
Wild And Hot-3:00
20th Century Foxes-3:45
The Christmas Song-4:02
Artwork included.
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