The Walls Came Down: The Best Of The Mercury Years is a compilation album by the American rock and new wave band The Call, released in 1991. The album features 14 tracks from the band’s four albums on Mercury Records, spanning from 1982 to 1986. The Call was formed in Santa Cruz, California in 1980 by singer and guitarist Michael Been, drummer Scott Musick, guitarist Tom Ferrier and bassist Greg Freeman. The band was praised by critics and peers such as Peter Gabriel, who called them “the future of American music”. The Call’s music combined political and spiritual themes with catchy melodies and anthemic choruses. Some of their most popular songs include “The Walls Came Down”, “I Still Believe (Great Design)”, “Everywhere I Go” and “Let the Day Begin”. The Walls Came Down: The Best Of The Mercury Years is a great introduction to the band’s early work and showcases their unique blend of rock, new wave and alternative music.
The Walls Came Down: The Best Of The Mercury Years is a must-have for any fan of The Call. It is a great collection of the band’s best work, and it is a valuable document of their career.
Personnel
- Michael Been – lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
- Scott Musick – drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Tom Ferrier – guitar, backing vocals
- Jim Goodwin – keyboards, saxophone, backing vocals
