Sandra - 18 Greatest Hits [IMPORT]

Sandra

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 14, 1993)
• Original Release Date: December 8, 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Virgin Int'l
• ASIN: B000005RSV
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,745 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Maria Magdalena

2. In the Heat of the Night

3. Little Girl

4. Innocent Love

5. Hi! Hi! Hi!

6. Loreen

7. Midnight Man

8. Everlasting Love

9. Stop for a Minute

10. Heaven Can Wait

11. Secret Land

12. We'll Be Together

13. Around My Heart

14. Hiroshima

15. (Life May Be) A Big Insanity

16. One More Night

17. Don't Be Aggressive

18. Johnny Wanna Live

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Sandra May Be Best Known for her Vocal Work with Enigma (1990's 'MCMXC A.d' & 1994's 'Cross of Changes'). Enormous in Europe, Yet Surprisingly Unknown Stateside, this Gathering of Sandra's Solo Material Will Remind Listeners of her Dealings with Enigma. Includes More Than a Few Glowering Examples of Fine Euro-Pop (The German Top-Ten Singles 'Secret Land & 'We'll Be Together'), plus a Cover of the Disco Classic 'Everlasting Love' & Much More.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sandra - I love this woman ..., December 28, 2000

By	Santosh (Centurion - SA) - See all my reviews

What can a true Sandra fan say about 18GH, except that it's great and 18 is just too little! This album had the following effect on me; it made me go out and eventually buy all of Sandra's albums, from her first "The Long Play" to her final "Fading Shades'. The songs here are the "gems" of the previous albums, although all of her songs are true "gems". Thanks to her songwriter and husband, Michael Cretu of Enigma, we get to enjoy Euro-pop at it's finest. From her early (1985) "In the heat of the Night" to her later "Don't be aggressive" (1993), one is taken into an abyss of amazing rhythm, melodies, and sheer pleasurable power with the music. The amalgamation of synthesizers, drumo-computers and Sandra's voice is perfect, with nothing sounding out of proportion. By far the most enjoyable for me is "Heaven can wait", which is the song that introduced me to Sandra when I was only 11! It's certainly rated as one of her best, amongst her fans that is. Most of the album consists of music from the period 1985 - 1990. Times change, and the difference in style between "Don't be Aggressive (Close to Seven - 1993)" and the rest of the album is noticeable. It's amazing that the songs sound so different, and are all still so nice. The music is fast paced, which reflects how she used to sing in the 80's. Her albums used to contain at most 1 ballad, if that. In this album, one gets "Stop for a Minute" which CANNOT be found on any other album except this. Sandra doesn't cahnge her voice from song to song, as for e.g. Teri Nunn does. Many may have only heard "Maria Magdelena". While this is a superb song, there are others, which are better. The only thing better then this album, is the Video (18 Greatest Hits). Here we get to see Sandra singing these great tracks, along with the band members. Seeing Sandra move is also great! It reflects the true glitz and glamour of the 1980's, big hair, lots of jewelry, makeup and superb outfits; look for these in "Innocent Love (Mirrors - 1986)". Once again, the best video is "Heaven can Wait - (1988)", which uses the blue paradisiacal waters and rocky outcrops of Ibiza, Spain as it's backdrop.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful voice, May 14, 2004

By	Srubik (Chicago, Il United States) - See all my reviews

I fell in love with Sandra in the second grade in Poland. She was on the top of charts with the album Paintings in Yellow and her light, danceable music got to me fast. All of her songs are poppy, light and pleasureable but she knows how to write songs also. From Johnny Wanna Live, to Hiroshima to When the Rain Doesn't Come, Sandra knew how important animal and people abuse is and she truly created touching songs on those matters. Her voice is rare due to its sheer, slick glide and her face compliments both her beautiful songs and voice. Maybe it is good that she did not become so commercialized and popular because the uniqueness might have been lost by being copied or altered. From her 70's Arabesque days to the grown up lyrics in the 90's, my love for Sandra will live for ever.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can this lady cook or what?, February 23, 2000

By	Rds (Mcfarland, Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

I decided to add Sandra's "18 Greatest Hits" to my CD collection simply because Michael Cretu produced it and wrote many of the songs. I wasn't familiar at all with her songs and I knew hardly anything about her except that now she is the world famous "Voice of Enigma" and is now Michael's wife. The songs on this album are absolutely gorgeous and have Mr. Cretu's mark all over them. When you combine Sandra's darling and yet seductive vocal talents to Cretu's technical wizardry, you have one dynamic combination. You will hear hints of Enigma on many of the songs and infectious keyboard and percussion arrangements. Sandra's albums were immensely popular all over Europe between 1985 and 1991 but mysteriously absent from the charts in the U.S. My absolute favorites on this album are "Maria Magdalena", "In the Heat of the Night", "Around my Heart", and "Life can be (A big Insanity)". Sandra simply oozes sexuality on this album and the sound of it never gets old. Michael, you are one lucky guy! I sincerely hope you and your beautiful wife will make beautiful music together for many years to come.