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Tales from the Beach

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by: Incognito

Release Date May 05, 2008
After "Bees And Things And Flowers," I was so looking forward to "Tales" (and maybe that was the problem)that I almost ripped the cd out of the posties hands.

But after a couple of listens I was ready to consign it to the "looks like they are on the downslope" section of my cd collection.The more laid back acoustic groove of what I thought was merely a stop gap release in "Bees....." remained and I was left thinking, where had they left their funkiness?

HOWEVER......I am happy to report I was very very wrong. Having stuck with it "Tales..." is actually a very mature collection of songs from a band who are at the top of their playing/singing abilities. The first 7 tracks demonstrate what the album is all about - the ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 62
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Ultimate Disco Party

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by: Various Artists

Release Date July 14, 2008
Not a bad assortment of disco music... there were one or two that I would have omitted but I was amazed how my tastes had changed. I would have cringed at the disco Star Wars in my youth, but had to play it three times when I played the compellation. Truly shows what a fogey I've become!

CD-Charts Position 63
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The Very Best of George Benson: the Greatest Hits of All

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by: George Benson

Release Date June 09, 2008
There have been numerous 'Best Of George Benson' compilations over recent years, none of which have been all-inclusive (that is a probable marketing ploy). This re-packaged selection continues the trend; having said that, it does serve as a pleasing introduction to the superb fusion jazz/R&B/pop that Mr Benson serves up masterfully.

CD-Charts Position 64
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Bad: Remastered

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by: Michael Jackson

Release Date October 15, 2001
...This is bad, it's bad c'mon!

1. Bad. 10/10
2. The Way You Make Me Feel. 10/10
3. Speed Demon. 9/10
4. Liberian Girl. 10/10
5. Just Good Friends. 8/10
6. Another Part of Me. 9/10
7. Man In the Mirror. 9/10
8. I Just Can't Stop Loving You. 10/10
9. Dirty Diana. 10/10
10. Smooth Criminal. 10/10
11. Leave Me Alone. 10/10

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10
One of the best albums of all time, you must hear this album, BEFORE YOU DIE!

CD-Charts Position 65
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The Art of Love & War

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by: Angie Stone

Release Date October 15, 2007
Angie Stone is a true artist and makes me weep - there is awesome power,feeling, depth and beauty in how magnificantly she sings. My two favourites are Baby and Sometimes.

WOW! Does not express how truly great this lady is. For the true soul connoisseurs.

CD-Charts Position 66
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Good Girl Gone Bad

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by: Rihanna

Release Date June 04, 2007
Rihanna was born in 1867, the same year as my great grandfather. According to RCA, his first gig as a conductor was in 1886! These recordings were made at Carnegie Hall between November 1949 and November 1952, except symphonies 4 & 5 which were taken from NBC broadcasts.

After seeing a great performance of Rihanna's La Traviata in 1978, I bought Bob The Builder's rendition of the preludes on vinyl. This CD release is a must have for all fans of opera. I have always enjoyed the performances but always had misgivings about the AM radio fidelity of the recordings. Still, his arse looks great on the cover.

CD-Charts Position 67
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Number Ones

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by: Michael Jackson

Release Date November 17, 2003
I'm actually listening to this album as I write my review to get some inspiration! MJ's on the music industry cannot be acknowledged as anything else but massive! He's been in the public eye since the 1960's so there's no doubting his brilliance. His private life is another subject alltogether but, that aside, the man is a pop genius who has a huge influence in a variety of musical styles. I'm not a huge MJ fan but I am able to see the mastery of his songs and the impact they have had on his fans. "Number ones" is an 18 track compilation of his greatest hits and I quite agree with the album title...they are number ones - each song in it's own way has been brilliant! Overall, I love listening to this album because it's amazing how these songs still seem fresh ... Read More:

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The Best Of

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by: Johnny Cash

Release Date April 06, 1998
Most, if not all, of the four reviews already on this page, and the Amazon review itself, are mislocated or confuse this album (Spectrum 554 383-2) with another similar one (notice how the reviewers refer to tracks that are not, in fact, in this listing!). This particular album is not the original recordings, but one of those studio remakes from decades later, probably 1998 so far as can be told from the cover notes. Johnny sounds tired (how many times must he have sung 'Ring of Fire' before he came to make this?).

Of course, you get digital quality with a remake, but I'd much rather have the raw and passionate originals. Caveat emptor.

CD-Charts Position 69
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Mercy

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by: Duffy

Release Date February 25, 2008
I've listened to this drivel - the record and all the hyped-up reviews of Duffy - and finally I've had enough. It's rubbish. 'You got me beggin', you got me beggin', you got me beggin' ad nauseum. Even dance songs can have good lyrics, it has happened. And enough already of these affected warbling or bellowing, sinus-afflicted girls (Adele's another...) I'm not hearing anything great here. And as for the Dusty comparisons, just just insulting to Dusty's versatility and emotional/vocal dynamic range. For god's sake, Duffy is plain Duff.

CD-Charts Position 70
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Ultimate Collection (Back To Front)

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by: Lionel Richie

Release Date June 18, 1999
A previous reviewer made mention of the absence of 'Dancing on The Ceiling'. Didn't really notice it when you have old hits such as Hello, Penny Lover, Say You Say Me, Three Times a Lady and practically the rest of the album save 'Do It To Me', 'My Destiny' and Love Oh Love. The latter really turbo boosts an already rocket powered album.