Ultimate Collection [Import]

Falco | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 24, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Ariola Germany
• ASIN: B001ASJ3UY
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,971 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #7 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Austria
  • #53 in Music > World Music > Europe > Continental Europe > Germany

Editorial Reviews

18-track collection issued from Sony. Includes four bonus tracks, Manner des Western (2007 version), Der Kommissar (Falco Symphonic Version), Don Konigin von Eschanpur (R/K Nightrider Mix) and Urban Tropical. 2008.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just Another Falco Compilation Album, November 22, 2010

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SpiderNZ - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ultimate Collection (Audio CD)

As a Falco addict I knew I would have to buy this, but was a bit wary that it might just be another "Greatest Hits"-type compilation album (there is only so many copies of Der Kommissar a Falco fan needs. Across the 15 Falco albums in my collection, I have 13 copies of Der Kommissar!). However, this album is quite superb. All the songs have been totally re-mastered and sound great. The first half of the album has all Falco's most well-known songs plus a couple from 'Einzelhaft' (perhaps his best album?). However, the second half is my favourite - including Europa, Manner Des Westens (a masterpiece no matter what version you listen to) and probably the best version of Der Kommissar I have heard - the Symphonic Version (play it loud). There are a few songs that would have been great to see included (especially if they were re-mastered as well as those on this album) - Titanic, The Sound of Musik and Out of the Dark. (For a great version of The Sound of Musik, try the Falco Symphonic DVD - epic!). However, there are also a couple of bonuses - there is a great (albeit brief) Falco biography in the insert (in English for a change - hooray!!), and it is fantastic to see Urban Tropical included (originally the B-side to Rock Me Amadeus). Not exactly a Falco masterpiece, but shows Falco having fun, and is a great way to finish the album. (I challenge you to not be singing along with the chorus after a few listens - totally addictive!) Highly recommended album for both those wanting a 'Best of Falco' album for their collection and also for us die-hard fans out there who love everything Falco. You won't be disappointed. Love and peace!