One of Britain's hardest working bands, Dunfermline's Nazareth are road warriors par excellence. For almost 40 years they have performed in front of fervent audiences across the globe and, showing no signs of slowing down, they are currently in the midst of yet another mammoth European tour. Their music is bluesy, frequently heavy, but characterised by strong, hummable hooks, with honourable mention for Dan McCafferty's near-superhuman vocals, which are still one of the wonders of the rock world. Over more than 20 studio albums, the group have proved time and time again that they have a real talent for composing catchy, hard-hitting originals as well as a remarkable facility with other people's songs. The many hit singles - both rockers and ballads, such as Broken Down Angel, This Flight Tonight, Love Hurts, Bad, Bad Boy, My White Bicycle, Hair of the Dog and Dream On - found on this album are ample evidence of both facts. Originally released in 1975, the original 12-track Greatest Hits was a success in numerous territories. This updated version includes a further eight Naz classics, from the sought-after single version of Morning Dew (1971) to the huge 1982 power ballad Dream On - all loud, proud and remastered of course. |