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Queer As Folk: Club Babylon / TV O.S.T

5 star:		(15)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I'm not sure why some people are complaining, but I recognized every song on both CDs as being used to some degree on QUEER AS FOLK (especially the Kristine W tracks and "Spin Spin Sugar"). Now these mixes are different from what you may have heard in the show, and yes songs are mixed as a continuous DJ set with no breaks between songs - just like a club, and hence the title CLUB BABYLON. It's what I expected, and reminds me of the second season's soundtrack format. All that being said, it's a good collection of strong dance songs from all the seasons. The mixes are solid, they all flow nicely, and there are no instrumental tracks... so it's very dramatic and oriented around vocals. Definitely worth it if you're a fan of club music.

I don't think it's worth concerning one's self with whether or not these songs are used on the show. This is a great dance compilation for fans of Circuit Party, Masterbeat, Global Groove and Party Groove series. Personally I find disc 2, mixed by Abel, to be the stronger of the two. On disc 1, Chris Cox not only goes for obvious and overplayed tracks, but use of new wave classics does not really work. Particularly since he starts with Book of Love then moves into the recent Oscar G remix of Ultra Nate, then jumps BACK to new wave with Bronski Beat. Realistically, he should have begun with bronski beat and its awesome slow intro, then segued from there into Book of Love, and from THAT point, bring us up to the modern day stuff. But he did end with a bang, using one of the better remixes of his buddy Barry Harris's "Dive in the Pool," a Queer As Folk classic. Disc 2, on the other hand, is all pumping club music of right now. Only other issue is that both discs run under a full hour. They should have allowed longer lengths for each song and filled up a whole CD (Abel gives us lengthier versions on disc 2, but they still aren't full length tracks). Track times are:

CD1

1. boy (3:16)
2. free (4:48)
3. smalltown boy (4:55)
4. true (4:41)
5. spin spin sugar (6:10)
6. fly again (6:37)
7. appreciate me (4:54)
8. safe from harm (5:27)
9. break 4 love (6:33)
10. Dive in the pool (5:43)

CD2
1. home (7:18)
2. wonder of it all (6:55)
3. I need you (5:55)
4. doesn't really matter (6:37)
5. give me your love (6:35)
6. stand up (5:05)
7. lift it up (6:01)
8. b more shake (2:41)
9. back to love (5:23)
10. so many times (5:02)

This cd is perfect for anyone who is really into Babylon and the type of music and mixes that seem to be played at Babylon! However, if you are looking for another Queer As Folk soundtrack, to avoid disappointment, make sure you are aware that this is not really a TV Soundtrack for Queer As Folk. This cd goes along well with the actual Babylon club tour that is going on in several locations throughout the US now. The cd is not affiliated with any specific season.

The FIRST DISC is a compilation of club mixes of songs used from various seasons of Queer As folk. They are not the exact mixes used in the show. This disc (as well as the second one) are continuous music mixes, with no track stopping at the ends, all songs mix into each other (similar to the first disc of the Queer As Folk season 3 soundtrack).

The SECOND DISC is a repeat of the style of the first disc, but does not contain songs from the show, rather is along the lines of songs that COULD BE or WOULD HAVE BEEN heard at Babylon. I wouldn't be surprised if some of these songs were/are used on the Babylon tour, however, I cannot say if they are/were.

So, if you are true fan of this show, and enjoy anything really associated with it, than I say you will like this cd and will appreciate it for what it is, a cd of dance club songs. However, if your favorite types of songs used on Queer As Folk have more of a tendency to be from scenes outside of Babylon, you may want to think twice before you purchase.

Love this cd! Has a great mix and is very upbeat...makes you want to get up and dance! For those of you who do not drink coffee, listen to this cd and you'll get your much needed morning boost!

For diehard fans of Queer as Folk this is a must have, it isn't the season 5 soundtrack but it recaptures the tone set by the season 1 and 2 soundtracks. Having said that if you are in 2 minds about purchasing this set there is nothing new here and like me many will already have all the tracks on other CDs.

I would have probably given this Soundtrack 5 stars if I had been able to recognize all the music as being played at some point or another on Queer as Folk. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. Nothing on the second disc really rings a bell with me, and nothing stands out in the second disc, making it kind of boring. However, I have been listening to the first disc over and over in my car, and it makes buying the soundtrack worth it. I recognize most of the songs on the first disc as being from QAF, and I really enjoy disc 1, especially the first 7 songs. If you love everything QAF, I recommend buying the Club Babylon Soundtrack.

For those who haven't purchased this anthology it's a must have!!! The 2cd set captures the spirit of Babylon. A night at the club is like this and here is your own personal ticket to Babylon..

For me, it fit right in with my Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher cd's ..

As a fan I loved it... As a House Music and Club junkie it was a wish come true!!!!
I highly recommend to everyone... The Babylon theme is very present througout the first cd and more distinct in the second... Krintine W. who is synonomous with QAF / Babylon featured almost every season (except 4) is featured twice beutifully ... Her unique talent and sheer vitue make this trip to Babylon worthwhile !!!!

CD one has a widely accessible range using new wave and hard house beats we commonly associate with the "Babylon" genre. The second CD expands on the "Babylon" theme further stepping "out" by using darker beats that are more "circuit" or "NYC" beats I am used to.. "Babylon" never compromises. Both CD are really solid and both are unique enough to stand alone or playing in sequence...

"Lio", "Delerium", "Mandalay" "Kosheen", "Roc Project", "The Chemical Brothers" and "Gioia" are strangely absent from this compilation which were featured throughout seasons 2 and 3 provided the "queer" sound that became associated with QAF. This by no means takes anything at all from this truly awesome CD . Chris Cox and Abel Aguilera do an excellent job in stepping away from that and featuring artists that are truly unique add showcasing new ones to QAF

i laughed... I cried... I celebrated... I had a melacholy experience with Season 5 closing what is essentially a groundbreaking television this CD lets you take some of that "Babylon" home!!!!

I had a night out with Brian, Mikey, and boys of Babylon

The only thing I want more of is "Babylon Series" CDs!!!!!

Suggested Previews:

DISC 1
1) Book of Love "Boy" (Original Mix)

3) Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy" (original Mix)

5) Sneaker Pimps "Spin Spin Sugar" Armand's Dark Garage Mix)

6) Kristine W. Fly Again (JR's World Club Anthem)

9) Peter Rauhofer + Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration "Break 4 Love" (Friburn & Urik tribal Mix)


DISC 2

1) Suzanne Palmer "Home" (Offer Nissim Mix)

2) "The Wonder Of It All"(Offer Nissim Mix)

5) Carl Cox Feat. Hannah Robinson "Give Me Your Love" (valentino Kanzyani Remix)

6) Loleatta Holloway "Stand Up" (Hott 22 Remix)

10) Gadjo "So Many Times" (Antoine Clamaran Remix)

Great CD if you like the series on Showtime (that is not on anymore) it's has great music that reminds you of being there in the club... highly recommend this CD.

This collection of songs that have played at one time or another on my favorite TV show, "Queer As Folk", are presented here and all the songs are mixed with great taste. For anyone wanting all the QAF memorabilia, this is one piece to add to your collection.

I found this CD to be worth buying. New mixes on some club favorites.