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Truly, Madly, Completely- The Best of Savage Garden

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My husband and I are huge Savage Garden fans. We were both disappointed with this album. It seems like towards the end of the CD they were just trying to fill in space. It is ashame because there were so many other wonderful songs they created that did not appear on the album. I would reccomend buying the original CD's separately, get more for your money that way.

All the hits are here despite only having two CDs. The addition of the two new Darren songs is great, I can't get "So Beautiful" out of my head. "California" is also pretty good, but I don't care much for any of the B-sides that follow that song. I would have much rather had more hits or fan favorites than these songs that didn't make it to the albums for a reason.

I didn't really see the need to digitally Remaster ANY of these songs...they aren't decades old, don't fix what isn't broken. I can't help but notice a difference in the songs...they just sound tampered with...but some people probably wouldn't notice. Oh well...btw check out Darren's CD "The Tension And the Spark" very highly recommended.

Savage Garden songs are basically the soundtrack to my middle school life and listening to them always brings me back to hanging out with friends, my first failed relationships and all the hopes I had for the world. Although I own both their CDs I was excited for this one. Unfortunately, I do not own it but have listened to it extensively.

This CD does contain many of their hits (Including, from Savage Garden - "I Want You" and "Truly Madly Deeply" and from Affirmation "I Knew I Loved You," "The Animal Song" and "Crash And Burn ") and, if you like the music but don't want to purchase the whole 2 albums or aren't a huge fan, this is a good CD full of 90's pop with strong, creative lyrics, danceable beats, sweet ballos and song mechanisms that don't necessarily fall into standard pop cliches.

This CD also contains B-sides which SG has released over the years.
Many SG fans, including myself, have fallen in love with those B-sides and the addition of this is genius. Although I never owned any of the singles, I spent much time hunting down the songs online to add them to my collection and I'm glad I did; though they may not have been singles themselves, they're all high quality gems and many are unique in sounds (which is probably why they were left off the CDs, not because they are dull songs).

I did not specifically notice the remastering although I have listened to these songs in digital format which may be less clear; however, as everyone knows, sometimes it's the clicks, pops and "white noise" that makes us love an album even more and, if that's what you're looking for, I suggest you buy the original 2 CDs.

I would also suggest you buy the original 2 CDs if you're more than just an average SG fan because SG's music is such that it is best appreciate when listening to the whole CD and you can better appreciate the arrangement of the songs that way. This compilation may also be missing some of your favourite tracks which were not big hits or released as singles.

To end on a positive note, you can also find 2 tracks by Darren Hayes as a solo artist - "So Beautful" and "California" - which are both, simply beautiful although "California" is rather sad.

Overall, a strong release with some awesome surprises which may be lacking in areas but it wouldn't make sense to have a 2 disc compilation when SG only released 2 CDs.

Boy, do these songs bring back the memories. Darren Hayes' voice is just amazing. How convenient to have all of there hits on one cd. I also love the new track, "So Beautiful." Who can sing like that? His voice is better or at least as good as George Michael's. If you like Savage Garden, try out Darren's solo records, "The Tension and the Spark," and "Spin." I love this band and hopefully the rest of you will remember how much great music they made. Go buy this!!!

Savage Garden was around when I was growing up, and their debut cd was the first album I ever owned. All that time, I never heard anyone say that their music sucked. There have been people who have said that they are a bit sugar-coated, but admit that they have relatable emotion and catchy lyrics. I have seen grown men cry to songs like "Truly, Madly, Deeply" and "I Knew I Loved You." Beautiful and senstive songs that just let you zone out and think about lost-loves, new-loves, etc. If only radio today could have good music like this these days. Anyway, they didn't leave any good songs off this album, so long-time fans and new ones will like it equally. Also, new and lesser songs by Savage Garden and Darren Hayes appear, including "So Beautiful" which shows the high voice of Hayes without being annoying. Very nicely done. Here's the run-down:

01. I Want You: Their first single released in the U.S. I really like this song because it's upbeat (lyrics are fly by but you can understand everything they are saying) and it pretty much explains any relationship that everyone's been apart of.

02. I Knew I Loved You: Part of the romantic side of Savage Garden. Chicks will love this song because it says what they wish every senstive guy would tell them. Pure cheesy awesome-ness.

03. To The Moon & Back: One of my personal favorites tracks. Upbeat and unlike anything heard on the radio at the time (or even today). The ending to this song makes it feel like it should have been the closing track, but since it's so great of a song, it had to be the front.

04. Hold Me: Another sweet song for the ladies. With lyrics like, "finding it hard to be your man" you know that it will melt your heart. (And I say that with full security about my sexuality)

I'll finish the review later. Stay tuned

Very nice CD..I am new to savage garden and I enjoy their music and style. Very melodic and easy listening...Most of the songs are new and I am unfamiliar to them but still enjoy their music.

I ordered this CD for my wedding. It was perfect, loved it, could not have been more pleased!!! I received it very quickly and I thank you for asking. Have a great day!

I bought this CD for one song and was pleased to find a couple others that I didn't know were on here. I am pleased with my purchase.

These guys are definitely talented...we used the whole CD for a wedding, and everyone agreed it was romantic mood music, and perfect for a wedding. Definitely mellow...

This is one of the greatest artists ever and some of their best songs along with some b sides. I somehow bought 2 so and still have one still wrapped after 2 years.

Don't regret it though. Must have savage garden fan.