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Changing Faces: Best Of 10cc & Godley & Creme

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I was really excited to see a new release of Godley & Creme but was disappointed with this album. Some cuts are the same as The History Mix, but without the extended composition. For instance, Cry is missing the entire introduction! This album has a lot of songs which are good, but missing the aura that made the History Mix great.

This album demonstrates 10cc's ability to play any style at all. Songs are often pastiches or gently poke fun (Particularly at the music industry). The quality of the mucianship is extremely high. Technically practically perfect! Wall Street Shuffle is an absolute classic,along with I'm Not In Love of course. This compilation of greatest hits does not fully reflect 10cc's all round ability. Their singles were not always their best work. Occasionally perhaps the silliness of the lyrics can go a bit overboard but if if you want an album that's different and will make you smile this is it. How many music albums can be as funny as a stand up comic?

10cc is the big draw, and all the songs are here. The bonus is an Englishman in New York, from Godley & Creme's "Freeze Frame." It's really the most approachable song by G&C, even though "Random Brainwave" and "I Pity Inanimate Objects" are fun, and you get to hear the "GIZMO" effect!