The twin-guitar-jam-infested ramblings of
Wishbone Ash are for some the place where British rock and Southern rock meet in an unholy alliance, both influencing the other. This 11-track collection of this British group's best starts features nine classic tracks, plus two previously unreleased versions of a pair of
Wishbone Ash favorites. The album, which was compiled and co-produced by founding member
Andy Powell, includes "Blind Eye," "Phoenix," "The Pilgrim, "Sometime World," "Warrior, "Throw Down the Sword," "Persephone," "F.U.B.B." and "Living Proof." Also included is a live version of "Lorelei," recorded at a Liverpool concert back in 1976, and an acoustic version of "Blowin' Free," recorded specifically for this compilation in 1997 by the band. ~ Cub Koda