Greatest Hits

Luscious Jackson | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Capitol
• ASIN: B000MM0L8C
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,180 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars INTRODUCING "Luscious Jackson", January 3, 2010

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Pocha Dot (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

INTRODUCTION:

The band consists of (4) ladies, Jill Cunniff (vocals, bass), Gabby Glaser (vocals, guitar), Kate Schellenbach (drums) & Vivian Trimble (keyboards, vocals). Combining elements of Alternative, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronica. What I like mostly about this band is that they're not too mainstream, They're most remembered song is "Naked Eye". Vivian Trimble left the band in (1998). The album (FEVER IN FEVER OUT) is a success. LUSCIOUS JACKSON's considered a Rock Band but (again) they've got Rock, Pop, Electronica and Hip Hop influences. ALL of their songs were written by the band themselves, The majority were written by Jill and/or Gabby. Each band member brought a different element to the band. Gabby (Rock), Jill (Pop/Alternative), Kate a former member of The Beastie boys (Hip-Hop) & Vivian (Disco/Electronica). All together they formed Luscious jackson

This collection has just about all of the best songs from all the albums except for anything off the [EP] "In Search Of Manny". These are basically ALL of my favorite songs, And are the standout tracks in their catalog. they created this collection JUST FOR ME. How did they know?

Although I feel this collection is HOT I feel all consumers still need to purchase each individual album if they want to get the full Luscious Jackson experience because some stuff isn't on here, I'm just sayin'... BUT!... If you're curious as to who Luscious Jackson is and want to explore their sound this would be a fine place to start "With This Greatest Hits"

Honestly, I don't even recall most of these tracks as singles, the same can be said for many "Not-So-Famous" bands or artists that create a greatest hits, Look at this album as a "COLLECTION"... A Collection of Luscious Jackson standout's as opposed to a "Greatest Hits". Seeing it this way you'll view this more as a "Who-Is-Luscious-Jackson?" or "Getting-To-Know-Luscious-Jackson" set which makes the package more of an adventure, Still a fun collection though.

What's missing? "Gridlock" from, This song should definitely be on the tracklist,is a b-side from the "Ladyfingers" single, "Sexy Hypnotist" from "ELECTRIC HONEY" along with "Mood Swing" from the album "FEVER IN FEVER OUT" we really couldv'e done without those remixes of songs that already sound the best in their original state.

The standouts are "Naked Eye" "Under Your Skin" "Here" & "Ladyfingers", I would recommend giving these (4) songs a listen if you're just getting into the band.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Luscious Collection, July 23, 2007

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Sil Nessa (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

This is an excellent collection of fab Luscious Jackson hits. A great first for those who've never had the pleasure of listening to Luscious Jackson before and a must have for any fan.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I didn't know them..., February 28, 2008

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Marco Bazzini (Milan, Italy) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)

A group I didn't even heard of up to some months ago (such a shame!). Really fine music, 4 chicks that go from rock to soul always in an elegant mood. This CD contains a smart version of Gainsbourg's "69 annèe erotique" too. Really lovely.