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The Best of the Rykodisc Years
Josh Rouse
Rhino / Rykodisc
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Late Night Conversation- Dressed Up Like Nebraska
- Invisible
- Laughter
- Directions
- 100M Backstroke
- 65 - Josh Rouse, Kurt Wagner
- Under Cold Blue Stars
- Nothing Gives Me Pleasure
- Feeling No Pain
- Ugly Stories
- 1972
- Love Vibration
- Come Back (Light Therapy)
- Rise
- Winter in the Hamptons
- It's the Nighttime
- My Love Is Gone
- Streetlights
- Miserable South
- Night In
- Song to Help You Sleep
- Sad Eyes
- Sunshine
- Michigan
- Suburban Sweetheart [#][Demo Version]
- Flair [#][Demo Version]
- Be on the Lookout [Demo for "Little Know It All"]
- Cannot Talk [Dressed Up Like Nebraska Outtake]
- Christmas with Jesus [#][Demo Version]
- Camping in Copenhagen [Demo for Summer Kitchen Ballad]
- Princess on the Porch [1972 Outtake]
Average customer rating:
A rare "Best Of" collection that works.
Having "discovered" Josh Rouse a full decade after his first album was released, I picked up this collection on a whim after hearing singles from "Country Mouse City House" (none of which are represented here BTW). The immediate accessibility of this record is deceptive, the easy melodic flow of every track stands up very well to repeated listening for those that appreciate literate, honest and intelligent songwriting. There's nothing new or particularly groundbreaking here, just consistent, finely crafted recordings in the adult-oriented pop style that draws on subtle influences from folk to alt-country.
This is the bedrock on which a career is built. Subsequent records released by a new label are more adventurous in style and substance but for an introduction to Josh Rouse, this album is highly recommended.
Great tunes...
These are just great tunes for road trips, quite evenings at home, and slowing down a little to take it all in... love it!
missing the radar
Josh Rouse has been plying his trade for the past 10 years, consistently churning out great albums, but to date, he remains just off the radar of prominent success.
Considering how successful the likes of Jason Mraz and John Mayer are these days, it comes as quite a surprise why Rouse can't attain such stellar status.
This collection traces his output from 1998 to 2005. All the tunes sound so good, it's hard to name a favourite. My only gripe is that 'Miracles', from 'Under the Cold Blue Stars' isn't on the tracklist. However, the 2nd disc of outtakes and rarities more than makes up for that omission.
a truly great deal
For a double disc album, this price is more than fair! I saw josh rouse perform live last month and just had to order some of his music. This seemed like the best bang for my buck, and I'm very pleased with the purchase.
Indispensable
I own and cherish everything this guy's done. I hesitated on pulling the trigger on a collection with a great deal of stuff I already bought or downloaded, but listening to Disc One the other day made me wonder why I would ever doubt J.R.. And Disc Two might be better for those of us lucky enough to be up to speed with his unrivaled catalogue. Timeless.