A Treasury LP

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Nick Drake's avid cult following continues to grow as does the list of contemporary artists who cite the legendary singer/songwriter as an inspiration - from R.E.M., Paul Weller, Travis, Portishead, The Coral and Coldplay to David Gray, Super Furry Animals and Beth Orton. Best of compilation, A Treasury (Island/UMe), brings Drake's somber beauty to the LP format.

The 15-selection is Drake's definitive collection, both the perfect introduction to a talented and sadly missed artist and an essential companion to his rarities release, Made To Love Magic, issued in 2004 to critical acclaim. The album spans his three studio LPs, Five Leaves Left (1969), Bryter Layter (1970) and Pink Moon (1972) as well as a pair of recordings heard on Made To Love Magic.