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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW..is all that can be said....., December 1, 2005
This is Annie Lennox's favorite Eurythmics album and it is clear to see why. It is deeply personal and beautifully put together. The unheard track, 'Come Together' is EXCELLENT and has a whole new slant, when given Eurythmics magical touch. I am profoundly annoyed by some of the tedious complaints in some of the reviews below. "J. Brady" is considerably jaded it seems, and "Dennis Dunigan II" insatiable, if not ungratful. There are only so many tracks that can be stuffed into one CD! As a Eurythimcs collector of 22 years, I am thrilled that these non-U.S. old b-sides are now available to us and remastered, at that! As well, most all of the extended versions that we all had on "12 vinyl in our storage closets, will not have to be taken out and dusted off, because we have them here, with excellent sound quality! So, not EVERY Eurythmics song ever created is included on these new remasters. It is a thrill to have a staggering 44 bonus tracks, countless unseen photos in the liner notes (from the original negatives) and all of the songs so dear to some of us, beautifully remastered.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Remastering Perfection, November 21, 2005
Last week, I ordered the CD here, online. Received it this morning in the mail. The album is entirely worth every penny.
Just for the pictures & packaging alone, it's a "Must Have" for anyone. I'm very impressed with the remastered sound and the colorful & glossy photos, which I've never seen before. Having read reviews of this CD elsewhere & on amazon as well, I wasn't sure if I should buy it...but now I don't regret my decision.
Who cares if the music is "Dated"? This album was originally recorded in 1987, making it 18 years old. "Savage" was recorded at the very same time Annie & Dave decided to go their own ways "music-writing wise". Anyone who purchases this CD will be able to read about the "Behind the Scenes" or "Making of" this album, which is very interesting. Helped me appreciate the album even more, for it was and STILL IS my favorite Eurythmics recording to date.
Tracklist:
01- Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)
02- I've Got A Lover (Back In Japan)
03- Do You want To Break Up?
04- You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart
05- Shame
06- Savage
07- I Need A Man
08- Put The Blame On Me
09- Heaven
10- Wide Eyed Girl
11- I Need You
12- Brand New Day
Bonus Tracks
13- Beethoven (Extended Philharmonic Version)
14- Shame (Dance Mix)
15- I Need A Man (Macho Mix)
16- I Need You (Live)
17- Come Together (Beatles Cover)
Features:
- Gatefold Digipack
- Right (inner) flap holds booklet
- New Photos on both inner flaps & disc tray
- Booklet is 24 pages (including front & back)
- Booklet contains NO lyrics. Last page features album credits
- Booklet contains many photos of Annie in the "Savage" Photoshoot + an interesting "BIO" of the album
- Disc is silver (almost like original) without the large titling
- CD is CopyProtected
- Package contains a small, square "advert" or mini-flyer for remastered Eurythmics CDs
Welcome back to the wonderful world of 80's pop synth. This has always been my favorite album since I was in my early teens.
There are still parts of the album I'm only discovering now. And it's even greater when a remastered recording brings out the hidden "qualities" in a song. How neat, to discover "Come Together" as a Beatles cover tune. It's about time this "Golden Oldie" sees the light from Eurythmics' vault of songs. "Come Together" is fun & ends the album pretty well. Annie's voice is suitable for this song, breathing it new life. The original album cut of "I Need You" doesn't fit in with the other "dark & angry" songs and the "dubbed" background chatter & laughter is trashy and distracting. So...why would Annie & Dave put another "live" version of this track on the CD now? That's my only gripe.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning "Savage", December 1, 2005
I remember buying this album in 1987, and being struck by the beauty, darkness and stylishness of this album. I had been a fan of Eurythmics for some time but this was the one album by them that made an impression on me. From the stunning album cover photography to the unique opening track "Beethoven (I Love To Listen To)", this was unlike any other Eurythmics album.
I liked that Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart made an album that may not have been as commercial as previous albums, but they stayed true to their vision, which was admittedly often dark. "I Need A Man" was one of their most raucous songs, and although it was not a big hit on North American radio, it still remains a pumping track, thanks to Stewart's powerhouse guitars, and Lennox's Jagger-esque vocals. "You Have A Placed A Chill In My Heart" is a biting but also touching love song over a techno beat, and both "Shame" and "Savage" are moving and haunting.
The newly remastered version of "Savage" is a true gift to fans who have waited almost 20 years to hear this album in pristine sound. The bonus tracks are wonderful, including the 12-inch dance versions which are a reminder that the Eurythmics have always been popular in the clubs.
"Savage" is my favorite Eurythmics album because it truly represents their innovative vision, and it remains an underrated album that was released at a time when teen-pop (ie. Tiffany, Debbie Gibson, The Jets) was making its mark on the charts in the late 80s. The Eurythmics' songs of breaking up, lust, loneliness and cruelty may not have been what radio wanted to play alongside "Could've Been" or "Only In My Dreams" but they demonstrated a band at its peak, and almost 20 years later, those songs still retain the power they did when first released.
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