Timeless...
Stephen Cabral | New England | 09/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This 2002 release is a remastered 15 song retrospective of his 5 Epic albums. It includes a 16 page booklet with liner notes and photos. The diversity of his music is amazing. Clive Davis gave Winter lots of money and full musical freedom to sign with Epic which Edgar took full advantage of. His first stage leaned heavily in a jazz vein, and then he entered his second stage by forming White Trash with the extraordinary vocal talents of Jerry La Croix. White Trash was sort of a cross between Blues Brothers style blues and Sly & the Family Stone with a mix of rock, soul, blues and `honest to goodness' gospel. Then he went into a pop/rock direction with his electronic rock smash "Frankenstein". Various musicians who played in the different incarnations include Rick Derringer, Ronnie Montrose, Dan Hartman, Tommy Shannon and his brother Johnny. One thing that all these different styles of music do share is that they are all sound timeless. I highly recommend this CD."
Shocked about no treatment
Greg Reece | u.s.a. | 03/20/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"If this is supposed to be a complete retrospect of Edgar's career, why is there then NOTHING from the "Shock Treatment album on this collection? Having said that, you might want to pick up the "Collection" from 1989 on Rhino!"
A Great Supplement To THE EDGAR WINTER COLLECTION And Severa
The Footpath Cowboy | Kingston, NY United States | 09/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"THE BEST OF EDGAR WINTER is an excellent supplement to THE EDGAR WINTER COLLECTION, EDGAR WINTER'S WHITE TRASH, THEY ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT, and his latest, REBEL ROAD. It includes most, but not all of his best songs from the 70s. For example, nothing from SHOCK TREATMENT is included, and "Hangin' Around" is mysteriously absent. That said this CD showcases Winter's early guitarists Floyd Radford, Ronnie Montrose, and, to a lesser extent, Rick Derringer, quite impressively. Brother Johnny makes an appearance on a cover of "The Harlem Shuffle." This CD is a must-own for any true fan of rock & roll, as Winter, who's legally blind, proves that a disability doesn't have to be a handicap."