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THE REVIEW
Even with the simple selection of the 4 albums released for A&M (thus without the classic Fegmania!) a much better compilation could have been assembled: many of the unreleased tracks are second and third-rate rejects (nadir the barely sketched-out cover of Roxy Music's "More Than This").
The quality of the 1993 b-sides confirms the particular success of the Egyptians' latest sonic experimentation, with or without Hitchcock's consent; for the rest, we console ourselves with some gems ("She Doesn't Exist", "Madonna of the Wasps", "So You Think You're in Love" the must-haves).
If my ear doesn’t deceive me, in the negligible "Dark Green Energy" besides Peter Buck, Michael Stipe himself makes an appearance; shameful the absence of "Arms of Love", misleading the diachronic criterion.
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This review critiques the compilation of Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians' Greatest Hits as subpar given its limited scope, missing key tracks, and inclusion of weaker unreleased songs. It praises some gems and notes interesting collaborations. The absence of certain fan favorites is seen as a disappointment.Tracklist
Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians
Robyn Hitchcock and The Egyptians were an English rock band fronted by Robyn Hitchcock, formed with former Soft Boys members Andy Metcalfe and Morris Windsor. Active from the mid‑1980s to the mid‑1990s, they fused neo‑psychedelia and jangle‑pop, releasing albums such as Fegmania!, Element of Light, Globe of Frogs, Queen Elvis, Perspex Island, and Respect.05 Reviews
