The Best Of...
by Uriah Heep
- Type: Compilation
- Released: 1975
- Label: Bronze
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 1:07:28
- Community rating: 3.91/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Loughty Amao, Iain Clark, Mick Box, Paul Newton, Mac Tontoh, Gary Thain, Teddy Osei, David Byron, Alex Napier, Ken Hensley, Lee Kerslake, Keith Baker, John Wetton, Gerry Bron
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Gathering the definitive anthems of their David Byron-fronted era, this collection highlights the British band's unique fusion of heavy riffing and gothic, operatic ambition. The prominent use of Hammond organ and densely layered vocal harmonies cemented their status as formidable pioneers of heavy, progressive rock.
Genres
Descriptors: progressive, classic, fantasy, majestic, occult
Tracklist
- Gypsy (2:55)
- Bird of Prey (4:11)
- Lady in Black (4:42)
- Salisbury (2:56)
- July Morning (10:30)
- Look At Yourself (5:07)
- Easy Livin' (2:34)
- The Wizard (2:58)
- Sweet Lorraine (4:13)
- Stealin' (4:48)
- Suicidal Man (3:37)
- Return to Fantasy (5:48)
- Misty Eyes (4:15)
- Easy Livin' (Live) (3:01)
- Stealin' (Live) (5:45)
Credits
- Uriah Heep - primary artist
- Gary Thain - bass, written-by
- Paul Newton - bass, written-by
- Lee Kerslake - drums, vocals
- Mick Box - lead guitar, vocals, written-by, acoustic guitar
- David Byron - lead vocals, written-by
- Ken Hensley - organ, vocals, mellotron, written-by, synthesizer [moog], guitar, mellotron, acoustic guitar, synthesizer, guitar
- Alex Napier - drums