7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
It could be so much better, January 30, 2007
This review is from: Hit Parade (Audio CD)
Get the 4 cd set instead! Or if you're doing it on the cheap look for the single cd version of the Jam's Compact Snap (used), Style Councils's Greatest Hits (cutout) & Paul's Modern Classics (cutout).
The best way to do it tho' is get the Jam's DIRECTION REACTION CREATION (5CD BOX), Style Council's THE COMPLETE ADVENTURES OF (5CD BOX) - ok you'll have to put up with the unreleased lp, but still worth it. Then get
Live Wood (import only)& the 2disk set Catch Flame. Alright you'll still need Modern Classics but it's a cutout now right?
Unfortunately this 1 disk "sampler" just doesn't do Paul or his Jam & SC mates justice. Misses some fantastic stuff (Just Who Is The 5 o' Clock Hero?, Ghosts, Fresh Carnation, Little Boy Soldiers, Smithers-Jones (both versions)...
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very condensed version of an English icon, January 30, 2007
This review is from: Hit Parade (Audio CD)
I would have to agree with the two previous reviewers that this is a stab at condensing an almost 30 year career onto one disc. My first introduction to Paul Weller was watching Live Aid in 1985 and seeing the Style Council for the first time. Since then, I've been following a greatly underappreciated singer /songwriter (in the US, at least)through his wonderful solo career. I recently purchased the import 4 disc version which is specially priced and can be purchased from Amazon.uk at a very reasonable price. The DVD version is available and is highly recommended in that every one of his music videos is collected and can be watched on a region 1 player. However, do yourself a favor by getting any of his live DVD concerts like "Days of Speed" along with the CD version for some great songwriting/singing. He is also a great live act but he doesn't get to the states that often. In short, if you are new to Paul Weller/Jam/Style Council then spring for this otherwise the fans have these tracks already.
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Intro to a Legend But...., February 9, 2007
This review is from: Hit Parade (Audio CD)
The condensed version of HIT PARADE would have been better if it had all 25 of Paul Weller's Top-10 UK Hits. If 25 couldn't fit on the cd, the compilers could cut out the popular top-10 b-sides "Precious", "Dreams of Children" and "Paris Match". Get the 4-cd box set instead.
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