Jackson Browne - The Very Best of (2004)

Though Jackson Browne's albums are not plentiful in a career that stretches 32 years, he's released just over a dozen–they're filled with songs that serve as resilient touchstones for millions who passed through those decades. Originally forging a way for himself as a songwriter, his debut, Saturate Before Using, placed him at the forefront of the southern California rock scene. His contemporaries and compatriots, the Eagles, even took his "Take It Easy" to the top of the charts. Even at his most anthemic, his songs resonate with small details that keep the proceedings human-scaled. The sympathetic accompaniment buoys a voice that's remarkable for its lack of idiosyncrasies. His unmannered singing voice is an essential component in making songs like "These Days," "Fountain of Sorrow," and "Running on Empty" flow with a casual ease that belies the high level of craftsmanship throughout.

TRACKLIST

CD1

01. Doctor My Eyes
02. Rock Me on the Water
03. Jamaica Say You Will
04. Take It Easy
05. These Days
06. For Everyman
07. Red Neck Friend
08. Fountain of Sorrow
09. For a Dancer
10. Late for the Sky
11. Before the Deluge
12. Your Bright Baby Blues
13. The Pretender
14. Here Come Those Tears Again
15. The Load-Out
16. Stay

CD2

01. Running On Empty
02. You Love The Thunder
03. Boulevard
04. Somebody’s Baby
05. Tender Is The Night
06. In the Shape Of A Heart
07. Lawless Avenue
08. Lives In The Balance
09. I Am A Patriot
10. Sky Blue And Black
11. I’m Alive
12. The Barricades Of Heaven
13. Looking East
14. The Naked Ride Home
15. The Night Inside Me