Classic Masters (Blind Melon album)

Classic Masters is a compilation album by the American alternative rock band Blind Melon. It was released in 1998, and features a collection of tracks from their studio albums Blind Melon (1992) and Soup (1995), along with a previously unreleased track, "Mouthful of Cavities". While not containing entirely new material, the compilation served to introduce the band's music to a wider audience and keep their music circulating after the death of frontman Shannon Hoon in 1995. The track listing often varied slightly across different releases. The album did not achieve the same commercial success as their previous studio albums, but maintained a presence for fans discovering the band posthumously. Although not considered a critically acclaimed release in the same vein as their studio efforts, ''Classic Masters'' remains a significant part of Blind Melon's discography, providing a concise introduction to their sound for new listeners.