The Best Yet by Switchfoot - Uhune

COMPILATION

Switchfoot’s path to pop stardom is laid out clearly on The Best Yet, an 18-track anthology overlooking few key moments in the band’s decade-plus recording history. Early compositions like “Company Car” and “Concrete Girl” prove that Jon Foreman’s formidable songwriting talents and the band’s sure feel for dynamics were present from the start. From “The Beautiful Letdown” through “Dare You to Move” and “Stars,” the group’s ability to craft mind-prodding, ear-grabbing radio hits is given full exposure. “This Is Home,” the yearning number first heard on the Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian soundtrack, brings things up to date. What remains consistent amidst the growth documented here is Switchfoot’s empathetic, all-embracing spiritual vision, one that doesn’t preclude them from being forceful or funny. This compilation is especially commended to those unfamiliar with the band’s lesser-known first two albums. But whether these songs are old favorites or new discoveries, The Best Yet is very good indeed.

1. Dare You to Move

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman
John Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman
John Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
Charlie Peacock
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

2. Meant to Live

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman
Tim Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Tim Foreman
Jon Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

3. Stars

Background Vocals: Andy Sturmer; Performer
Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: John Fields & Switchfoot
Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: Switchfoot
John Fields
Steven Miller, John Fields & Switchfoot
Steven Miller; Production

4. Oh! Gravity.

Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Foreman
Tim Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Tim Foreman
Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Jamie Seyberth; Production
Engineer: Ben Moore; Production
Executive Producer: Steve Lillywhite; Production
Producer: Tim Palmer & Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Tim Palmer; Production

5. This Is Home

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Adam Watts
Andy Dodd
Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Andy Dodd
Jon Foreman
Adam Watts; Composer
Producer: Tim Foreman
Adam Watts
Andy Dodd
Jon Foreman; Production

6. Learning To Breathe

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Charlie Peacock; Production

7. Awakening

Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Cameron Barton
Matt Beckley
Michael Harris, Matt Beckley, Cameron Barton, Zeph Sowers
Zeph Stowers
Michael Harris; Production
Executive Producer: Steve Lillywhite; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: Femio Hernandez
Tom Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
Steve Lillywhite
Tim Palmer & Switchfoot
Tim Palmer; Production
Recording: Tim Palmer
Ben Moore
John Fields, Steven Miller, Chris Testa, Joe Martlett & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production

8. This Is Your Life

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

9. On Fire

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman
Daniel Victor; Composer
Lyricist: Daniel Victor
Jon Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

10. Only Hope

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Charlie Peacock; Production

11. Dirty Second Hands

Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Foreman
Todd Cooper; Composer
Lyricist: Todd Cooper
Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Michael Harris, Matt Beckley, Cameron Barton, Zeph Sowers
Zeph Stowers
Cameron Barton
Matt Beckley
Michael Harris; Production
Executive Producer: Steve Lillywhite; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ted Jensen; Production
Mixing Engineer: John Fields; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: Tim Palmer
Ben Moore
John Fields, Steven Miller, Chris Testa, Joe Martlett & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production

12. Love Is The Movement

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Charlie Peacock; Production

13. Company Car

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Charlie Peacock; Production

14. Lonely Nation

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Tim Foreman
Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jonathan Foreman
Tim Foreman; Composer
Engineer: Steven Miller, John Fields & Switchfoot
John Fields
Switchfoot
Steven Miller; Production
Mixing Engineer: Chris Lord-alge; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production

15. The Shadow Proves the Sunshine

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jonathan Foreman; Composer
Engineer: Switchfoot
John Fields & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Mixing Engineer: Bob Clearmountain
Brandon Duncan; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields & Switchfoot
John Fields; Production

16. Concrete Girl

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Jimmy Lee Sloas; Production

17. Twenty-four

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

18. The Beautiful Letdown

Primary Artist: Switchfoot; Main Performer
Performer: Switchfoot; Performer
Composer: Jon Foreman; Composer
Lyricist: Jon Foreman; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Jack Joseph Puig; Production
Producer: Switchfoot
John Fields; Production
Recording: John Fields; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

18 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 15 minutes and 44 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Christian, CCM, Alternative, Contemporary Hard Rock

Label

Columbia - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 30, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880717405