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This CD was an Italian only release in 2005 - if you want it, you either need to look for an import copy or order it from Italy.

Myself, I got an import copy and paid a lot for it. It was totally worth it though as this CD is full of remixes, live tracks, b-sides, new versions of old favourites and unreleased tracks.

With a whopping 17 songs on the CD, there's something for everybody.

Let's start off with the remixes. The CD contains 3 remixes of "Get Down On It" (the Obi & Josh Mix), "Too Close" (Blacksmith R&B Club Rub) and "Breathe Easy" (Love4Music Remix). All 3 are pretty good, but my favourite is the "Breathe Easy" remix, it features a member of the band Simon manages, Jaime Summaz. This remix is completely different to the original ballad, it features raps from Jaime and Simon and an extremely catchy chorus.

Next up is the b-sides you can find on other singles (it's easier to get the b-sides on this CD, as the singles are now out of print) - "Sweet Thing" (found on the Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word single), "Love RIP" (from the Fly By II single), "Get Ready" (from the One Love single), "4 Play" (from the Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours single) and "Made For Loving You" (from the U Make Me Wanna single). They have definitely chosen the right b-sides, as these are 5 of the best. "Sweet Thing" is a cute upbeat track about a gorgeous woman the boys fancy. "Love RIP" is a BRILLIANT track sung by Lee and Dunc, it's one of my personal favourite Blue songs, very funky and catchy. "Get Ready" is a cover the boys performed at Party In The Palace in 2002 - very catchy with a great long vocal from Lee in the middle. "4 Play" is a cheeky upbeat track with Simon on the lead vocals. "Made For Loving You" is another amazing track, and another of my favourite Blue songs. It's the only ballad of the 5, and is very sweet and amazing (it was co-written by Gary Barlow).

There are 3 live tracks on the CD - one is a very short live acappella version of "One Love" - it's live from a showcase in Japan, seriously it's only 42 seconds long. The other 2 are two tracks from the boys' Guilty live tour - "All Rise" and "Alive." "Alive" was one of my favourite tracks on the tour, very rocky.

There are also 2 songs that are new versions of old singles - an Italian version of "Only Words I Know" (from the Best Of Blue album) and "Quand Le Rideau Tombe" which is a French version of "Curtain Falls." The Italian "Only Words I Know" is the same as the original but includes an Italian rap in the middle, courtesy of Simon. The French "Curtain Falls" is great - the boys sing the verses in French but the chorus is English.

My favourite bit of the CD and the selling point for me is the 3 unreleased tracks - two were only released in Japan and one is unheard ANYWHERE. "The Gift" and "Elements" are the Japanese only tracks. "The Gift" is a 5 minute long track - it's kinda cheesey but still very cute, with loads of great vocals from Duncan. "Elements" is an absolute gem of a song, it's now one of my favourite Blue songs. It's all about the elements that make up our lives (earth, wind, water and fire) - and the song is VERY catchy. It has great meaningful lyrics and such a sing-along chorus. I love this track to bits. "It's Alright" is the unheard track, and again, it's another absolute gem of a song. Possibly the catchiest song on the CD - this song has a chorus that you just HAVE to sing along to. Simon and Ant sing the lead vocals with Lee and Duncan singing together.

You also get a bonus track that is Duncan's first solo single, "I Believe My Heart." He sings this beautiful ballad with classical singer Keedie, and oh boy is it good! I absolutely adore this song as Duncan is my favourite Blue member. The song is gorgeous and Duncan really shows off his voice.

Overall, a very good value album - loads of bonuses, and the main selling point is the 3 unreleased songs.

this album is just wonderful. it's really sad, that they decide to make up the group. they were very good!!

Blue have come out with hits in the past and this time its going to be no different. Everyone thought the band was going to dissapear after "guilty" but yet here they are again. What really amazed me about this cd is the song "It's Alright". Its the best dance song i've heard in years. I have no doubt in my mind when this cd is released that this song is going to rock the charts!