Search - Tracy Byrd :: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection

Similar Lineup, similar quality to Byrd's Keepers collection

James E. Bagley | Sanatoga, PA USA | 08/20/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"He's three albums into his current deal with RCA Records, but Tracy Byrd first made a name for himself at MCA in the '90s where he was a frequent - if not consistent - visitor to the upper regions of the country charts. Oddly, this collection of MCA hits was released less than two years after Byrd's first retrospective Keepers and contained no new tracks.Eight of the ten tracks found here are also available on Keepers so you probably don't need both. Both sets emphasize the rowdy side of Byrd, with romps like "Holdin' Heaven," "Watermelon Crawl," and "Lifestyles Of The Not So Rich And Famous" dominating the lineup. It's the ballads, however, like "Keeper Of The Stars" where Byrd's warm baritone really shines (omitting his top ten ballad "I Wanna Feel That Way Again" from both collections makes no sense whatsoever).Which collection you prefer (Millennium or Keepers) probably depends on whether any of the nonduplicated tracks appeal to you. Keepers offers the uptempo "Heaven In My Woman's Eyes" and "When Mama Ain't Happy" plus the nonhit ballad "Someone To Give My Love To," while this Millennium set has the dance ditty "First Step" and the midpaced "Walking To Jerusalem." I favor the Keepers lineup a tad more myself."

Awesome greatest hits CD at a low price

Anthony Chiu | Vancouver, CANADA | 01/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Just a short while ago, I was not exactly familiarized with who Tracy Byrd was. Ive heard a few of his songs on the radio before, so I decided to pick this version of his Greatest Hits. At such a low price, I feel that I've payed almost too little for it! Talented artist with an awesome voice. I'd say all the songs from track #5 to the end (exactly last half of the album) are my personal favourites. I've also picked up his latest album at the same time, "The Truth About Men"...another worthwhile one that can be considerated!"