Love Hits ...like a cricket bat-out-of-hell

Xuk | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2005)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2005
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: XUKmusic
• ASIN: B000CAFV16
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,175,653 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A work of art. The originals blow the covers away., June 24, 2006

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Eric Altman "singer songwriter" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Hits ...like a cricket bat-out-of-hell (Audio CD)

David Bowie is good company to strive for and in 'Janine' Simon and the crew of XUK not only blow the original away, but in honest retrospective show that the cover is one of the weakest tracks on the first 'side' of the album. Not because it is in itself weak, but because the original works with telling lyrics written by Simon Holden, are that much more powerful and dynamic than might be expected in a DIY effort. The music itself, speaking of dynamic, makes you believe in classical string instruments again if you've been losing faith. Violas are made to soar in rock arrangements in a refreshing revealing of the player's emotions and love for what they do... and that is really what is at the heart of this double album's success (and I do call it a blazing success)... not for a moment do you believe that any less then their best and most driven efforts were poured into each and every song. With stand outs like "Unzip" and "New Way" opening the first side, songs that should already be playing on college radio stations across the country, and soon enough national/local radio stations. Then there are songs like "Crashing in a Jet", quirky songs that, despite their lyrics that almost dare the listener to fall out of the trance caused by the in depth lyrics of all the songs up to that point, make you really listen to the song and realize that it's point is just as valid and 'important' to XUK as any other. It is important, too. This album needs a label, indy or otherwise. This album needs to be heard by the masses, so fans... spread the word.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars xuk rox sox!, April 26, 2006

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MandyKat (Meowopolis, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love Hits ...like a cricket bat-out-of-hell (Audio CD)

The first Unzip of the CD is a thrilling anticipation of more musical treats to come in XUK's double CD feast. XUK's lyrical prowess leads the listener through musical themes not with a leaden leash, but rather a gentle coaxing that seduces and tittilates eventually leading to an aural climax at the end of the aptly titled last track, Tear it Up. This CD keeps things exciting and relaxed, while always leaving the listener wanting more. What I like most about Love Hits are the songs comfortable unpredictability. They feel as if I've been listening to them for years, yet with every new spin I catch myself feeling the newfound giddiness of uncovering hidden treasure. XUK rocks my socks!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this vintage, April 26, 2006

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Joanne Jenson "jody" (the o.c.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Love Hits ...like a cricket bat-out-of-hell (Audio CD)

rich, harmonious, full-bodied, melodic, sing-along, dance; song-after-song in this generous offering of two discs makes me feel so happy to be listening...