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Forever Changing: The Golden Age of Elektra 1963-1973 { Various Artists }
from: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0081227474522
Format: Box set
Label: Rhino / Wea
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
Number Of Discs: 5
Publisher: Rhino / Wea
Release Date: January 23, 2007
Studio: Rhino / Wea
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Editorial Review:
Founded in 1950, Jac Holzman's Elektra label grew from its folk roots, embracing the burgeoning blues and rock scenes of the '60s and eventually becoming a major force in the pop music marketplace of the '70s. This five-disc set not only celebrates its years of ascendancy and experimentation, but also explores beyond the familiar into some very obscure but still potent recordings. The first four discs proceed in relative chronological order (the fifth is devoted to rarities and assorted efforts from the fringes). Introduced by the better-known songs and acts, the discs open with Judy Collins, Love (twice!), and the Stooges. Each disc is also its own little journey that reminds us of how rich Elektra's catalog is--the Incredible String Band, Fred Neil, Nico, and many more found their way into record collections of the era and continue to resonate. However, it's the more forgotten acts that make this box so exciting, as the Wackers, David Ackles, Plainsong, Paul Siebel, and many others burst forth from the speakers. Even among the well-known there are some nice surprises, such as an early version of the Doors' "Moonlight Drive" (sounding more like one of the label's folk-blues performers) and the harder-edged punch of Judy Collins's "Hard Lovin' Loser." --David Greenberger
A Spectacular Anthology of the Best from the Elektra Records Label as it Evolved from Folk to Folk-rock Music and Eventually Embracing Electric Rock Based Artists at the Core of It's Roster. "Forever Changing" was Meticulously Assembled and Great Care Given to It's Contents. Opening with Pivotal Early Folk Artists Like Judy Collins, Fred Neil and Phil Ochs, in the Wake of Dylan's Appearance at Newport in 1965, the Label Became the Home of Electric Music with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Then Key Signings with Love, the Doors and the Extraordinarily Unique Tim Buckley. Elektra Never Lost Its Folk Roots and as the Decades Changed, the Label Embraced Singer/Songwriters Like Carly Simon, Harry Chapin and the Sweet Sounds of Bread. Yet in 1969, Elektra Released Debut Albums by the Stooges, Mc5 and Queen, Groups that have Significantly Impacted Young Musicians to this Day. The Label Had Evolved with the Times, Showcasing Only the Best and the Brightest in Modern Musicians.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Essential listening for music geeks!
Forever Changing might be the single best various-artists label-related box set I've yet purchased (and I have several, all of them good). From the opening track (Judy Collins' recording of "Turn! Turn! Turn!" from her 1963 album, #3 [produced, incidentally, by Roger McGuinn]) to Jobriath's funky "World Without End," which closes the 5th disc and ultimately the whole set, there's really not a bum track on here.
Judy, of course, is the best-represented artist, featuring on every disc; ... Read More
Rating:  - Elektra epoch
Elektra has a long important sidewalk parade float in the celebration of American music. Leave it to historians to delve deeper..there is enough on this box set to have all of us wave, grin, shout out loud, sing along, and be proud as the music passes.
Blues, as deep as grits, Folk, as tattered apron bits, rock and roll, as '60's kicks, all the tricks of a new way of listening to music.
This set has the obscure (Dave Ray), the pure (Phil Ochs), and the sure (Doors). The hits ... Read More
Rating: - FOREVER ELECTRIC
One of the best box sets ever, "Forever Changing" spans an incredible ten-year period of Electra Records. The stable of amazing artists Jac Holzman signed to the label are all here on the 5-CD set.
Those great artists include:
Judy Collins, beautiful than as now. Featured on all five discs, she opens the package with "Turn! Turn! Turn!/To Everything There Is A Season."
Love, on CD 2 and 3. "My Little Red Book" has lost none of its punch. Sounds as ... Read More
Rating: - nuggets of the folky variety
There are some real forgotten gems here. If you've enjoyed any of Rhino's other comprehensive mining operations, this is a no brainer. When I first saw the track list and listened to the 30 second lo-fi snippets, I thought this might be a risky acquisition. I'm sure glad I ignored that initial evaluation. I would never have guessed that Judy Collins would neatly fit in with my other musical interests. Show a little faith, this collection really stands up and grows some hair. Royal flush, aces, back ... Read More
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