The Best Yet

The Best Yet is the first "greatest hits" album from alternative rock band Switchfoot, released on November 4, 2008.[6]

For 2002 album, see The Best Yet (Greg Johnson album).
The Best Yet
Greatest hits album by
Switchfoot
ReleasedNovember 4, 2008
Recorded1996-2008
GenreAlternative rock, post-grunge, hard rock
Length75:51
LabelColumbia (Legacy)/Sony Music Entertainment
Credential Recordings
Switchfoot chronology
Best of Bootlegs Vol. 1
(2008)		 The Best Yet
(2008)		 Hello Hurricane
(2009)
Alternative Covers
Deluxe Edition Cover
Alternative cover
Tour Edition Cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Christian Music Today[2]
Jesus Freak Hideout[3]
Melodic [4]
Studio Subversion[5]

Columbia Records, the band's former record label, was the mastermind behind releasing the record, with heavy input concerning the track list coming directly from the band itself. "We want to make sure if it's got our name on it (that) it's a product we like," lead singer Jon Foreman explained. "So we're trying to steer (Columbia) in the right direction."[7] A tentative track listing was announced August 20, 2008,[8] but the official track listing was later announced on the band's official message boards by Switchfoot bassist Tim Foreman.[6] Last Record in general by Switchfoot released on a major label.

In its first week, The Best Yet sold 4,500 copies, marking it #123 on the Billboard 200 overall chart.

A live DVD titled "The Best Yet: Live in Nashville" was released later.

Track listing

CD
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Dare You to Move"Jon ForemanThe Beautiful Letdown4:09
2."Meant to Live"Jon Foreman, Tim ForemanThe Beautiful Letdown3:19
3."Stars"Jon ForemanNothing Is Sound4:21
4."Oh! Gravity."Jon Foreman, Tim ForemanOh! Gravity.2:31
5."This Is Home" (The Radio Mix)Jon Foreman, Andy Dodd, Adam Wattspreviously unreleased3:51
6."Learning to Breathe"Jon ForemanLearning to Breathe4:35
7."Awakening"Jon ForemanOh! Gravity.4:10
8."This Is Your Life"Jon ForemanThe Beautiful Letdown4:18
9."On Fire"Jon Foreman, Daniel VictorThe Beautiful Letdown4:42
10."Only Hope"Jon ForemanNew Way to Be Human4:13
11."Dirty Second Hands"Jon Foreman, Todd CooperOh! Gravity.3:19
12."Love Is the Movement"Jon ForemanLearning to Breathe5:11
13."Company Car"Jon ForemanNew Way to Be Human3:12
14."Lonely Nation"Jon Foreman, Tim ForemanNothing Is Sound3:45
15."The Shadow Proves the Sunshine"Jon ForemanNothing Is Sound5:05
16."Concrete Girl"Jon ForemanThe Legend of Chin5:05
17."Twenty-Four"Jon ForemanThe Beautiful Letdown4:53
18."The Beautiful Letdown"Jon ForemanThe Beautiful Letdown5:20

Deluxe Edition Bonus DVD Videos

There is also a Deluxe Edition of "The Best Yet" that was released simultaneously and features music videos from throughout the band's career. It also features audio commentaries spaced throughout, with the band members talking about the songs chosen and the music videos chosen.

Track listing
  1. "Dare You to Move"
  2. "Meant to Live"
  3. "Stars"
  4. "Oh! Gravity"
  5. "Awakening"
  6. "We Are One Tonight"
  7. "The Blues"
  8. "Chem 6A"
  9. "Company Car"
  10. "New Way to be Human"
  11. "You Already Take Me There"
  12. "Happy is a Yuppie Word"
  13. "Meant to Live" (Original)
  14. "Dare You to Move" (Alternate)

Tour Edition

This version is currently available during the band's shows. It features fewer tracks than the normal edition, but is significantly cheaper. Also, it comes in a Discbox Slider instead of a jewel case.

  1. "Dare You to Move"
  2. "Meant to Live"
  3. "This is Your Life"
  4. "Oh! Gravity"
  5. "This is Home"
  6. "Learning to Breathe"
  7. "Stars"
  8. "On Fire"
  9. "Only Hope"
  10. "Awakening"
  11. "The Beautiful Letdown"

Special Edition

Disc One:

  1. "Dare You To Move"
  2. "We Are One Tonight"
  3. "The Blues"
  4. "Chem 6A"
  5. "Meant to Live"
  6. "New Way to be Human"
  7. "You Already Take Me There"
  8. "Happy is a Yuppie Word"
  9. "Stars"
  10. "Oh! Gravity"
  11. "This Is Home"
  12. "Learning To Breathe"

Disc Two:

  1. "Awakening"
  2. "This Is Your Life"
  3. "On Fire"
  4. "Only Hope"
  5. "Dirty Second Hands"
  6. "Love Is the Movement"
  7. "Company Car"
  8. "Lonely Nation"
  9. "The Shadow Proves the Sunshine"
  10. "Concrete Girl"
  11. "Twenty-Four"
  12. "The Beautiful Letdown"

Charts
Year Chart Position
2008 US Billboard 200 #123
2008 Billboard Comprehensive Albums #141

References
  1. Jared Johnson. "The Best Yet". AllMusic.
  2. Christian Music Today review
  3. "Switchfoot, "The Best Yet: Deluxe Edition" Review".
  4. Spinelli, Tom (October 31, 2008). "Switchfoot - The Best Yet". Melodic. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  5. "Switchfoot - The Best Yet - Stereo Subversion". Stereo Subversion.
  6. Official News: Tim Foreman Speaks on the Switchfoot "Best Yet" Compilation - Published August 29, 2008 (retrieved August 29, 2008)
  7. Switchfoot Eyeing Spring 2009 For New Album - Published August 1, 2008 (retrieved August 3, 2008)
  8. "The Best Yet" and "Limbs and Branches" news, tracklistings, etc. - Published August 21, 2008 (retrieved August 22, 2008)
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