Eurythmics - The Ultimate Collection
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Free Music Review: A quick, but enjoyable look at their U.S. & U.K. hits respectively...
Hit: 3 Stars
I've always been a fan of Annie Lennox's voice, so as I got older I not only enjoyed her solo work, but the work she'd done with Dave Stewart (excellent producer!). Seeing as how there has been a resurgence in 1980's music, the Eurythmics finally got onto the train, reissuing all eight of their studio albums from 1981 through 1999. Along with that, they reissued their hits package.
Originally there were two hits compilations: the U.S. version of 1991's "Greatest Hits" focusing exclusively on their U.S. singles & the U.K. version of that same set, which included the notable well-known hits, as well as the U.K. hits they racked up when their popularity declined in the late 1980's in the States.
The new reissue succeeds on it's merit of offering a much more meatier (in theory) hits package. It is the first domestic States release to feature all of their well-known singles, as well as singles that were well known in the U.K.. Add in two brilliant new tracks ("I've Got A Life" & "Was It Just Another Love Affair") along with both singles from their last full-length album "Peace"; you've got the complete singles collection for the Eurythmics. Right? Wrong.
Like Kylie, the Eurythmics titled their hits set "ultimate", & it slights several singles. While their very first record "In the Garden" once again is unrepresented, "Sexcrime (Nineteen-Eighty-Four)" from the "1984" Motion Picture Soundtrack, "Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)" from "Savage" (which as an album had no hit U.S. singles really), & the singles "Angel", "King & Queen of America", & "Don't Aask Me Why" from "We Too Are One" are left off.
I can't complain too much though, because I do have the original hits set, I just wish that when artists do hits sets that they live up to the title of that set. With that said, this is clearly the best buy, unless you own all of their albums. Also, the booklet features the lyrics with excellent full-color & black & white photos of Dave & Annie!
Free Music Review: Would they lie to you?
Hit: 3 Stars
The British duo of Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox crafted some of the most intelligent pop songs of the 1980's. While experimenting with different musical styles throughout their career it is Annie's recognisable vocals and image that helped shape the duo's idnetity.
The latest collection "Ultimate Collection" is new version of their greatest hits originally released in 1991 (with various tracklistings). For the casual fan this an amazing cd. All the major US and UK hits are included such as their international hit "Sweet Dreams (are made of this)", UK #1 "there must be angel (playing with my heart) as well as two new tracks "i've got a life" and "just another love affair".
Fans of the act will no doubt notice that the duo completely ignored their 1989 album "We two are one two" as well as the soundtrack to the film "1984" which spawned the minor hit "Sexcrime". Personally I was disappointed that they also chose not to include "i love to listen to (beethoven)" a single (and minor hit) from their album "Savage".
The booklet is amazing and much better than the foldout that was inlcuded in previous hits packages.
Overall a decent collection but I wouldnt call it an "ultimate" collection due to its failure to cover all their albums. Casual fans will find it to be a Fantastic package- given that its the Eurythmics we're talking about who could argue?
Free Music Review: Eurythmics ultimate collection
Hit: 3 Stars
I am a Eurythmics fan to the max. I have listened to them for so many years. I have most all of their recordings. The reason I did not give this collection 5 stars is because I think if you are a collector like I am you would be better served to buy the origional albums so you get many other songs that are not on this cd. (All my old collection is on tape so its time to get a new collection on cd) But if you just want a sample of them the collection is fine.Free Music Review: A Great Disappointment
Hit: 2 Stars
Well, i was so thrilled to receive ULTIMATE COLLECTION a few weeks ago from U.S. (i am living here in Malaysia), to my surprise, the re-mastered sounded even WORST than the original albums. Re-mastered supposed to be better (check out the Re-mastered re-issued of PET SHOP BOYS complete titles, they really did a fantastic job there). I was so disappointed indeed. Most of the songs are edited, they should really considered release another 2-DISC GREATEST HITS album. Great songs/hits like "BEETHOVEN" "DON'T ASK ME WHY" "REVIVAL" "SEX CRIME (1984)" are all missing here on ULTIMATE COLLECTION.
One star for the BEAUTIFUL cover, and other Star for I'VE GOT A LIFE.
That's all folks. It ain't do any good for me.
I already owned a EU Ultimate Collection, thought the re-mastered was bad enough, so I went ahead ordered another copy from U.S.hoping that it will sound better .... a geat disappointment.
Shame ... shame ... shame ....
P.s. Do not buy the Re-mastered album REVENGE and BE YOURSELF TONIGHT ... all sounded disappointing ... I rather listen to my old EURYTHMICS CD albums and singles ...
Free Music Review: A wasted opportunity
Hit: 2 Stars
What a wasted opportunity to update their Greatest Hits CD. They missed (again) the single Beethoven (I Love To Listen To) and missed (this time, not in the first Greatest Hits CD) the song "Don't ask my why" which certainly it's a crime. Nobody can get a complete picture of Eurythmics style and hits without those 2 songs, specially "Don't ask my why". This CD is advisable as a complement to their first greatest hits CD, but if you are looking for your first Eurythmics CD and don't want to buy any of their albums, you will be better off buying their first Greatest Hits CD, not this one.