Classic Masters (Blind Melon album)

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Classic Masters
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Compilation album by
ReleasedJanuary 29, 2002
Recorded1992–1996
Genre
Length41:04
Label Capitol
Producer Cheryl Palewski
Blind Melon chronology
Nico
(1996)
Classic Masters
(2002)
The Best of Blind Melon
(2005)
Professional ratings
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Classic Masters is a compilation album by Blind Melon. Classic Masters was released on January 29, 2002.

Contents

At the time of its release, Classic Masters drew some ire from the music press, most of whom quickly picked up on the differences between the Classic Masters versions and their complete album counterparts.[ citation needed ] For example, "Mouthful of Cavities" has the spoken "Listen, man. I got the window open [Do] you hear the cats, man? Listen." intro by frontman Shannon Hoon excised.

Track listing

  1. "Tones of Home" (from Blind Melon ) – 4:27
  2. "Galaxie" (single edit, from Soup ) – 2:41
  3. "Change" (from Blind Melon ) – 3:42
  4. "Paper Scratcher" (from Blind Melon ) – 3:27
  5. "Mouthful Of Cavities" (from Soup ) – 3:22
  6. "Walk" (from Soup ) – 2:47
  7. "No Rain" (from Blind Melon ) – 3:38
  8. "Toes Across The Floor" (from Soup ) – 3:05
  9. "Soup" (from Nico ) – 3:11
  10. "2 X 4" (from Soup ) – 4:01
  11. "Pull" (from Nico ) – 3:27
  12. "Soul One" (from Nico ) – 3:14

Personnel

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References

  1. Prato, Greg. Classic Masters at AllMusic