Hip-O's The Ultimate Collection comes very close to fulfilling the promise of its title. Over the course of 18 tracks, the compilation traces the evolution of Delbert McClinton's career, concentrating on his recordings for ABC, Capricorn, Capitol, and Rising Tide, while hitting almost all of the major highlights. True, there may be a personal favorite or two missing for hardcore fans, but there is no better introduction to this acclaimed Texas musician than this. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlew...   [ read more ]

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It's only 11 tracks, but The Best of Delbert McClinton contains nearly everything you need to know about how the eclectic blues/country/soul performer sounds, even if it doesn't have every good song he recorded. Nevertheless, it has the best moments from his early-'70s records, and is a terrific introduction to his work. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Delbert McClinton features a decent overview of 12 country/blues crossover tunes recorded for MCA in the '70s and '80s, including "Victim of Life's Circumstances," "Two More Bottles of Wine," and "B-Movie Boxcar Blues," which would become hits through cover versions by Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, and the Blues Brothers, respectively. Both the collector and casual listener will be pleased with the choice of material ...   [ read more ]

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