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This will be a must have for Cure fans. I would not call myself a hard core Cure fan. I only have the CD from 1983 an up and I do not have any of the best of cd or all of the videos they have put out.
Still I know enough to comment on it. I really enjoined this box set. The first cd is ok. The be-sides were ok back in those days with most bands. The Exploding Boy is a great track.
The second cd is great. I loved all the b-sides that were made from the Kiss cd. Breath is an all time great one. Hey you was a Cure song I heard on the radio, but could never find till this box set came out. That will be a plus for cure fans.
The Disintegration b-side are great, To late being a notable one. The cd ends with the b-sides of Mixed Up. This cd also has the covers of Hallo, I love you, all three visions. The third is my opinion the best one of the four. I remember spending a good amount of money for the b-side Twilight garden.
Plastic Passion I think is one of the best songs that the cure has ever made. Sacred as you is an emotional one that Robert Smiths admits to crying while recording it. This cd also has many of the movie sound tracks they have made like Burning.
The fourth cd is great. This cd close up the Wild Mood Swings cd. I know that many cure fans do not like the wild mood swings cd or tracks, but to be honest they are pretty good, so have an open mind. One of the best tracks is the Depeche Mode cover of World in my eyes. When growing up Cure Fans and Depeche Mode fans would always get into yelling matches over which band is better. I will admit to being in the Depeche Mode side of the matches. I am sure that many cure fans and Depeche Mode fan were not to happy about this cover, but I think it is a great cover of the song. The cure made it there own.
The other thing that cure and dm fans need to know is that the two bands like each others music. The Forest remix will not upset cure fans. The other plus is the booklet that comes with the CDs. The cure is one of the greatest acts of all times. Even if you are a passive cure fan you may want to take the time and money to get this cd. If you are a cure fan then you do not need to read this review and should be out getting your copy if you have not already. I give this cd rating a 9 out of 10.
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Pet Shop Boys
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This best of will be a must for any Pet shop boys fan. Still being a Pet Shop Boys fan I was not totally happy with this cd. There are four songs missing that should have been on the cd.
The first one is "How can you expect to be taken seriously". It was to be part of a double a-side. Yes, "Where the streets have no name" got more of the radio play, but it is still a classic PSB song, it should have been in the cd. The next one is "Was it worth it".
I know that this is the only PSB song to never get past the top 20, but it is in my opinion a great song and shows the PSB playing with music which we later saw on Very. The next is "Absolutely fabulous". I believe that this song is not on the cd because of some problems with the makers of the show. That is only a guess so do not take my word on it.
Still if there were some problems they should have over come them for the fans. This is one of the best song PSB did. Then the last one is "London", which was only released as a single in Germany, but a great track from the Release cd. The positive is that the sound on the cd is great and the song are in a great line up starting with "Go West".
The other plus is two new songs, "Miracles" and "Flamboyant". "Miracles" comes across like a up beat vision of "Home and Dry". It is a lovely song to listen to when you miss some one. "Flamboyant" is a great track. It does not remind me of another PSB song, but deals with the same subject matter as "Shameless". Over all it is a ok Best of. I give it a 7 rating out of 10.
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Tantric
After We Go
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Nothing new here! Raspy voice, heavy guitars. Second album from former Days of the New guitarist Travis Meeks.
Fans of Sevendust, Puddle of Mud, and heavy acoustic rock will enjoy this album.
Rock on!
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Earl Slick
Zig Zag
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A Great session guitarist who has performed with such greats as David Bowie, John Lennon, the Cure, and many others.
Zig Zag is a great album, performing with Slick are Bowie, Robert Smith (from the Cure), Martha Davis (from the Motels).
This is Slick's first solo album in a number of years.
If you are looking for some great guitar work along with some top notch performers check out Zig Zag, I dare you to be disappointed.
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Paul Van Dyk
Reflections
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A great progressive house, trance album, Van Dyk takes a break from the regular high energy beats and brings it down introducing melodic vocals and exquisite textures. A great break away album, trying something new is sometimes a risk, but Van Dyk succeeds in making a great album.
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Weather
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Featured on Cake Records the band Weather has crafted an outstanding debut
album. Piano driven rock and roll with beautiful melodies, singer Sean Campbell
has a great voice, full of emotion.you can quote help but caught up in every song.
Check this one out!
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Brandon Patton
Should Confusion
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A well crafted album! A five star album!
"Should Confusion" is a fantastic album from the lyrics, the sound of the album and even the cover art you are spared nothing. It is great to hear something so pure and full of emotion, no bells and whistles just great music! Brandon Patton is a great singer\songwriter. I look forward to hearing from him in the future.
Check him out!
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Shane Scott
All Over Now
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A fresh new experience! Shane Scott has been categorized along the likes of Lifehouse, and Michelle Branch. Don't let this sway your interest he definitely has a sound of his own. Fabulous blend of rock/pop.
Check him out!
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Teitur
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Mesmerizing new talent from the Faroe Islands just north of the UK. His
music is comprised of folky beats, and smooth textures. Great voice, great
acoustic guitar, great lyrics (love and sadness). Great late night music.
Take a chance and experience something new and different. Buy this album!
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Mando Diao
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Mando Diao "Bring 'em in" -Incredible Album!
Great rock and roll band from Sweden, definite influences of the Beatles, and 60’s rock and roll. They have created an album that could easily have come out of the 60’s era. From start to finish the band never let’s go of the energy, and atmosphere they create in “Bring ‘em in”.
Stand out songs in the album “Sheepdog, Mr. Moon, and Motown Blood.
Check it out you won’t be disappointed!
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Bring 'Em In. · Lady · Lauren'sCathedral · LittleBoy Jr · Mr Moon · Paralyzed · The Band · To China With Love · PUSA · Sheepdog · Sweet Ride
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