Split Ends is a compilation album by English rock band The Move, released in December of 1972. It was the group's first release under the United Artists label. It was only released in the United States and Canada.
Split Ends mostly consists of songs from the band's previous album, Message from the Country, but also features several singles made by the band around that time, such as "Chinatown", "California Man", and the hit "Do Ya".
Reception
On release the album was regarded by some critics as a posthumous 'best-of'. Dink Lorance, writing in March 1973, described it as 'a collection of 12 of the band's finest tunes', adding that 'Roy Wood, Bev Bevan and Jeff Lynne have since moved in other directions but their memories hold up well when this album's around.'Dink Lorance, 'In The World Of Music... Dobie Gray Album Is Great' Moline Dispatch 10 March 1973 p. A12
According to Richie Unterberger, Split Ends is an improved version of Message from the Country, with many of the weak songs being replaced by some of the band's singles. Robert Christgau has suggested that the single "Do Ya", included on this album, was rated as "single of the year" by the rock press.
Track listing
Personnel
Roy Wood – oboes, guitars, recorders, steel guitar, bass, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, vocals Jeff Lynne – guitars, vocals, piano, electric piano, percussion Bev Bevan – drums, percussion, vocals
References
External links Split Ends at Discogs