27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
DO NOT let this compilation pass you by!!!, August 6, 2005
This review is from: Classic Alternatives 4: 80's Retro Hits (12" Extended Rare Mixes) (Audio CD)
While the first 3 volumes were all single discs, this boxed set, for only 15 bux, is like getting volumes 4, 5 AND 6!!! So many 80s 12" mixes on CD at last!!!! Only real downside is one of those horrible re-recorded remixes of Modern English "I Melt With You" from 1990. Track times:
Disc: 1
1. She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult (6:56)
2. I Love You - Yello (7:04)
3. Go! - Tones on Tail (4:28)
4. Tower of Strength - The Mission UK (8:41)
5. Living in Oblivion - Anything Box (5:53)
6. I Got You - Split Enz (3:30)
7. Change - Tears for Fears (6:00)
8. Whisper to a Scream (Birds Fly) - Icicle Works (5:17)
9. Beat Box (Diversion One) - The Art of Noise (8:19)
10. Bottom Line - Big Audio Dynamite (7:24)
Disc: 2
1. Everyday Is Halloween - Ministry (6:22)
2. P-Machinery - Propaganda (9:22)
3. First, Last for Everything (Disconet Edit) - Endgames (8:01)
4. Kiss Me - Stephen Duffy (7:28)
5. I Go Crazy - Flesh for Lulu (6:33)
6. Saturdays in Silesia - Rational Youth (7:15)
7. Lose Him - I Start Counting (7:15)
8. Love Song - Simple Minds (5:04)
9. I Melt With You - Modern English (5:30)
10. Nemesis - Shriekback (5:52)
Disc: 3
1. Moments in Love - The Art of Noise (10:17)
2. Situation - Yaz (5:44)
3. Relax - Frankie Goes to Hollywood (7:24)
4. Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go - Soft Cell (8:57)
5. If You Leave - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (5:56)
6. April Fool (April First) - Chalk Circle (5:31)
7. Cars - Gary Numan (3:46)
8. Send Me Angel'88 (6:14)
9. Safety Dance - Men Without Hats (4:32)
10. West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys (7:48)
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23 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Didn't know a lot of these songs, but liked it anyhow..., January 11, 2003
This review is from: Classic Alternatives 4: 80's Retro Hits (12" Extended Rare Mixes) (Audio CD)
I came across this CD compilation while shopping a few weeks ago, and as the price seemed reasonable I decided to buy. I don't know why, I didn't recognize half of the songs and several of the artists; but the 80's were "my" decade, so I took a chance.
I wasn't disappointed...the remixes here are classic 80's style. I didn't noticed any degradation of quality, but perhaps I am just used to things sounding like they did 20 years ago. This set took me back, the music and lyrics are fundamentally 80's and will take you back it that was "your" decade as well. I enjoyed this set (3 CDs, by the way, not 4 as someone said earlier) so much that I went out and bought the three that proceeded it.
For [a low price] you are getting a blast from the past. As I rapidly approach middle age (I turn 40 in a few weeks), it is nice to be reminded of my exciting youth. This set did that. It also reminded me that there was a standard of music and talent in the 80's that we don't see nowadays (sorry, Eminem, but you suck!). Forget about today's talentless drivel, buy this set and hear what good music is all about!
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not perfect, but still a bargain..., November 23, 2001
This review is from: Classic Alternatives 4: 80's Retro Hits (12" Extended Rare Mixes) (Audio CD)
It is always interesting, when listening to a compilation like this, to try to "spot the vinyl". Sometimes it's rather obvious but other times you need a good pair of headphones to tell the mastered-from-vinyl pieces from the rest. Out of the 30 tracks, I can so far confirm 7 that are from vinyl and of sub-CD quality :
Yello - I Love You : this rather spoils the whole package as it is one of the most sought after remixes that has still never been on CD
Endgames - First Last For Everything : never been on cd
I Start Counting - Lose Him : available on the CD "Fused" in clean digital
Shriekback - Nemesis : available on a few best-of compilations such as "The Dancing Years" and "Priests and Kanibals"
OMD - If You Leave : not sure about the availability of this one
Chalk Circle : no idea who they are
Real Life - Send Me An Angel 88 : or is it 89? they have a "Best of" CD out
There are also a few fillers which have appeared on far too many 80's compilations (even the 12" versions) : "Relax" "Tainted Love" "Beat Box" "Moments In Love" "Cars" (!!) "Safety Dance" "West End Girls" "Situation" etc. although arguably they *are* "classics".
A 4th bonus disc by somebody called "Images In Vogue" is also included, and is a pleasant surprise as far as quality goes. Danceable synth pop in the vein of Hubert Kah or Peter Godwin or Thomas Leer.
All in all a good bargain at the price. Skip the poorly mastered tracks and you've still got a rather enjoyable listen, if you're into 80's pop..
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