Gramography
Fri., June 30, 2006
International Submarine Band, Safe at Home (Shiloh), 1968
His first recorded work, considered one of the first country-rock records. Most interesting if viewed as a rough draft for what is to follow.
Farther Along: The Best of the Flying Burrito Brothers (A&M), 1988
A definitive single-disc overview of FBB with a handful of rarities and outtakes.
Conmemorativo: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (Rhino), 1993
An interesting alternative rock take on Parsons' songbook, featuring Steve Wynn, Uncle Tupelo, the Coal Porters, Mekons, Peter Holsapple, Bob Mould, and Vic Chesnutt.
Gram Parsons & the Fallen Angels, Live 1973 (Rhino)
Recorded for broadcast at a Long Island radio station during their last tour. Not essential, but a fan favorite. Includes a superb duet of "Love Hurts" with Emmylou Harris.
The Byrds, Sweetheart of the Rodeo (Columbia/Legacy), 1997
This CD reissue improves on the masterpiece by adding eight strong bonus tracks, including four cuts with Gram Parsons singing lead that were excised from the original release for legal reasons.
Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons (Almo Sounds), 1999
A marvelous collection of songs performed by executive producer Emmylou Harris and friends Elvis Costello, the Cowboy Junkies, Pretenders, Whiskeytown, Mavericks, Lucinda Williams, Wilco, Gillian Welch, and others.
Hot Burritos! The Flying Burrito Bros Anthology: 1969-1972 (A&M), 2000
A double-disc collection containing the entirety of the band's Parsons era, plus a bevy of rarities.
Sacred Hearts and Fallen Angels: The Gram Parsons Anthology (Rhino), 2001
A two-disc retrospective of his entire career. The best introduction for neophytes.
Sin City: The Very Best of the Flying Burrito Bros (Universal), 2003
This 25-song, single-CD anthology collects the cream of the recordings the Flying Burrito Brothers made while Parsons was in the band.
The Complete Reprise Sessions (Rhino), 2006
Both solo albums augmented with 16 previously unreleased outtakes, three rare live tracks, and interviews.
