Classic Masters [Original recording remastered]

Missing Persons | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 26, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording remastered
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B00006369O
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,088 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Hits Collection from an Underrated 1980s Band., September 7, 2003

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The Groove (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Masters (Audio CD)

If you ask most listeners to pick five groups from the 1980s, it's doubtful most will mention (or even remember) Missing Persons. They never had a Top 40 hit and were written off by many critics, particularly Rolling Stone, who had a few less-than-flattering words for their 1982 debut "Spring Session M." Criticism aside, Missing Persons were actually a band of reasonably competent players fronted by ex Playboy bunny Dale Bozzio (other members included then husband Terry Bozzio and Warren Cuccurillo, who left the band to join Duran Duran). Rumor has it that even Miles Davis liked them. They had a string of catchy, hook infested singles which are compiled on this collection. The bouncy "Words," "Walking in LA," and "Destination Unknown" are cool samples of 1980s new wave at its cheesiest, right down to Dale Bozzio's high pitched voice, which sometimes breaks into hiccup-like sounds. While a previous Missing Persons hits collection also exists, "Classic Masters" is really the more desirable disc. Why? Not only are the songs 24-bit digitally remastered, but it also includes 12-inch extended versions of "Give" ("give again, give again, give again") and the Bernard Edwards-produced "Can't Think About Dancing." What's more, "Classic Masters" also features an overlooked single, "Surrender Your Heart," which is from the "Rhyme and Reason" LP. So, if you're looking to build a collection of music from bands of the 1980s, you can't go wrong with getting this disc. Missing Persons were a fun group that never took itself seriously. Play this disc, and party like it's 1983.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Overview, May 27, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Classic Masters (Audio CD)

If your a person who is not familar with 'Missing Persons' than this disc is perfect. It collects all there singles together on one disc. The first 6 tracks are amazing songs. The second half of the disc is somewhat weaker. Some of the tunes in the second half like 'Give', 'If Only In The Moment', and 'I Can't Think About Dancin' are here in extended and dance versions. Anyway, it's not a perfect disc but it is a good one. Highly recommended place to start or if your only are looking to buy just one 'Missing Persons' disc.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, October 23, 2003

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Frankie J. M.M. (Still in mex) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Masters (Audio CD)

When I was 13 I thought the lead singer for the group was the coolest thing I had ever seen. She wore a plastic bra, wrapped herself in some type of hose, dyed her hair pink and blue, and wore lots of make up. What a perfect 80s icon. Then there was the music. I loved it. Mental Hopscotch, Walking in LA, Words, I like Boys, Destination Unknown, and even the long forgotten Right Now are on this CD. I hadn't heard these songs since 1990, when I moved out of LA.
Well, it's now 20 years since they hit the scene and made it exciting for us 80s children. Fortunately, the whole super hard rock phase is dying, and groups like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Strokes, Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, and The Sounds are embracing this 80s/late 70s sound. This CD could be played immediately following any of those and not seem out of place.