Released in 2000, The Complete Don Bryant on Hi Records stands as the most extensive compilation of Don Bryant's key material yet assembled -- which is appropriate, considering the title. At two discs and 52 tracks, it's a bit much for anybody but serious fans, since Bryant favored generic -- albeit enjoyable -- southern soul during his stint at Hi. This isn't a bad thing, since the Hi band and producers always managed to turn out exceedingly listenable sides, but it does wear thin over the course of two discs for anybody ...
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Released in 2000, The Complete Don Bryant on Hi Records stands as the most extensive compilation of Don Bryant's key material yet assembled -- which is appropriate, considering the title. At two discs and 52 tracks, it's a bit much for anybody but serious fans, since Bryant favored generic -- albeit enjoyable -- southern soul during his stint at Hi. This isn't a bad thing, since the Hi band and producers always managed to turn out exceedingly listenable sides, but it does wear thin over the course of two discs for anybody but serious soul fans. Those are the listeners advised to purchase this; the rest are better off with either single-disc collection: Hi Masters or Singles Collection. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi
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