Super Colossal Smash Hits of the 90's: The Best of the Mavericks

by The Mavericks

Overview

The Mavericks were one of the most acclaimed country bands of the '90s and, for a brief moment, were among the most popular. With their third album, What a Crying Shame, they were at the zenith of their creative powers and were rewarded with great reviews and sales. They maintained a high level of creativity with its two follow-ups, 1995's Music for All Occasions and 1998's Trampoline, but their audience shrank somewhat, turning into a cult following much like Lyle Lovett's -- they were popular, going gold with their new albums, but they didn't have crossover hits. That was a crying shame, because as the 1999 singles collection Super Colossal Smash Hits of the 90's: The Best of the Mavericks proves, they kept a high level of quality. That doesn't mean that Super Colossal is a perfect collection, however. Like most '90s hits compilations, it's baited with unreleased material. Usually, that means there's just one or two new cuts. This time, there are no less than four new tracks, which means there are only eight hits on the record. The new material -- including covers of "Here Comes My Baby" and "Think of Me (When You're Lonely)" -- isn't bad, and the Tex-Mex-flavored "Pizziricco" in particular is pretty good, but the fact that a quarter of the album is devoted to new material means that there's a lot of good stuff missing here. Still, it's a good roundup of the best of the best, and a nice reminder to casual fans that haven't paid attention since What a Crying Shame that the Mavericks have a lot more to offer. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/08/2000
Label:	Mercury
UPC:	0008817012025

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Mavericks   Primary Artist
Flaco Jimenez   Primary Artist
Denis Solee   Sax (Alto)
Matt Nygren   Trumpet
Connie Ellisor   Strings
Jaime Hanna   Handclapping,Vocal Harmony,Guitar (Acoustic)
Chris Dunn   Trombone
Carl Gorodetzky   Strings
David Davidson   Strings
Barry Green   Trombone
Karen Winkelmann   Strings
David Angell   Strings
Alan Umstead   Strings
Lee Larrison   Strings
Matt Glassmeyer   Sax (Tenor)
Jeff Coffin   Sax (Baritone)
Scotty Huff   Trumpet,Vocal Harmony
Richard Foust   Trombone
Eric Holt   Piano
Dennis Burnside   Conductor,Organ (Hammond)
Glen Caruba   Percussion
Robby Turner   Pedal Steel
Cate Myer   Strings

Technical Credits

Matt Nygren   Horn Arrangements
Kostas   Composer
Jaime Hanna   Composer
Mike Bradley   Engineer,Mixing
Al Anderson   Composer
Steve Fishell   Producer
Don Cook   Producer
Scotty Huff   Horn Arrangements
Havana Horns   Horn Arrangements
Tina Montalbano   Grooming
Emil Shepach   Assistant
Michael Lavine   Photography
Beth Middleworth   Artwork,Art Direction
Scott Johnson   Production Assistant
Jennie Lopez   Clothing/Wardrobe
Alan Miller   Composer
Hank Williams   Mastering
Estella Olson   Composer
Lou Handman   Composer
Flaco Jimenez   Performer
Cat Stevens   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
Dennis Burnside   Arranger
Mark Capps   Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Richard Bennett   Producer
Raul Malo   Composer,Producer
Roy Turk   Composer
Stan Lynch   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer