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John Mayall – Thru The Years (used)
John Mayall – Thru The Years (used)
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- About the album: "Thru the Years" is a compilation album featuring a collection of previously unreleased songs and non-album tracks by John Mayall. It was released in October 1971 by Decca Records in the UK and London Records in the USA. Mayall gave his blessing for this release despite his contract with the labels having ended.
- Musical Content: The album features a mix of Blues and Rock, specifically focusing on Blues Rock, Rhythm & Blues, and Electric Blues. The tracks span from the mid-1960s and include material from different periods of Mayall's career, notably featuring songs with guitarists Peter Green and Mick Taylor. It's described as a "grab bag of rare tracks from the '60s".
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Notable Tracks: The album includes some highly regarded tracks such as:
- "Missing You" and "Out of Reach", featuring Peter Green.
- "Knockers Step Forward", an instrumental featuring Mick Taylor.
- "Crawling Up a Hill", which is a version of his 1964 debut single.
- Chart Performance: The album reached number 164 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Reissues: The album was re-released by Deram on CD in 1990.
- Critical Reception: "Thru the Years" is considered by some to be a great collection of rare tracks from John Mayall's work in the 1960s. Reviews often praise the quality of the tracks featuring Peter Green. Some users have left positive reviews, calling it "excellent" and "some of the best '60s Blues Rock EVER!". AllMusic describes it as a "grab bag of rare tracks from the '60s, some of which stand among Mayall's finest".
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