20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection

Swing Out Sister | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 23, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Island / Mercury
• ASIN: B00005QK2P
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Straightforward Singles Collection, November 19, 2001

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J. Collins "Paradise Bar & Grill" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Audio CD)

Though this set lacks a number of UK and Japanese singles, it's still packed with just about all their best-known tracks. The track progression is chronological, and the only original albums without representation are "Shapes and Patterns" and the recent "Somewhere deep in the night." I guess if you think of SOS as hitmakers or singles artists, this collection will certainly satisfy. If your interest in SOS extends to their lesser-known work, you're better off collecting the original recordings intact. For convenience sake, this CD is a handy sampler to take on trips, or when you're not able to bring along your entire SOS collection. Check out some of the other SOS compilations before you settle on this one...they all have their charms.

J

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surrender To Swing Out Sister, June 13, 2004

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Alan Caylow (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Audio CD)

A marvelous British jazz-pop group from the 80's, Swing Out Sister, led by sultry singer Corinne Drewery, are best known for the bouncy US Top Ten hit, "Breakout." But there's a lot more great songs where that came from, as this Best-Of collection proves. Of course "Breakout" kicks off the disc, but there's many more tasty treats that follow, including "Surrender," "Twilight World," "Waiting Game," "Am I The Same Girl" (SOS's clever re-working of the old Young-Holt Unlimited hit, "Soulful Strut"), "Better Make It Better," and "Who's Been Sleeping." Drewery's voice is smooth & silky, and so is the group's music. Great smooth grooves & snappy tunes from start to finish. Even though their latest albums are only available on Japanese import, I'm glad that Swing Out Sister are still together to this day, 'cause they are GOOD. "The Best Of Swing Out Sister" is a terrific sampling from this classy group.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ecstasy for the ear, June 16, 2002

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Nick (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Audio CD)

Swing out Sister is one of my favorite band of all time, no doubt about it. Its not only their infectious, addictive jazz grooves on "The Living Return", or the fun 70's pop of "get in touch with yourself". Its more than that. The chemistry in this band is unbelievable, and Corrine Drewery has one of the most unique, jazzy, unmistakable voices ive ever heard. This is a great collection of the band, even though many wont remember who they are in the states. They are definately the US's best kept secrets. They manage to progress and change styles with every album. Its awesome to watch them evolve on every album. This album has all their gems, and not just the radio hits "breakout" and "twilight world". I'm glad they added the songs from my 2 favorite albums by them. If you like this, i highly reccomend "The Living Return". It has to be one of the best jazz/pop records ever.