Beginning with an appearance as the Artful Dodger in Oliver, the cheeky cockney role that some consider Steve Marriott never escaped from, this three CD-set is a comprehensive account of one of Brit rock's greatest voices. Perhaps too comprehensive: the world can do without the likes of Donkey Rides, A Penny. Still, from supreme mod pop to the riff-heavy Humble Pie, Marriott's passion blasts through. But it's his agitated take on Stay With Me Baby, recorded just prior to his untimely death, that proves the most fitting tribute to a frustrated career.
Steve Marriott, Tin Soldier – Steve Marriott Anthology
(Castle)