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I'm their fan since "Down To Earth" entered the UK charts in January 1987. The first album "Keep Your Distance" was a huge success partly because all four (Ben, Miguel, Nick and Julian) look good, partly because of producer Stewart Levine and partly because of the hidden fifth member Toby Anderson; But should have been because of great music. This compilation includes most of this album, but misses "Know What You Know" and "Red Lights" - I'd say all tracks from the first album should be obligatory. But inclusion of "Curiosity..." is worth of mentioning, I have seen similar compilations without this one. Their second album "Get Ahead" (1989) was considered a commercial failure, although it's worth of listening. Their third album "Back To Front" (1994) can be left to store, because some BMG sublabel, after taking the band over from Phonogram (or was it Polygram?), has definitely forced the guys into trying to please teenage auditory again with cover versions of ancient disco hits such as "Killing Me Softly" and "Hang On In There", though some good original tracks can be found there too. Luckily, this compilation is made of only the material of the two first albums (with exception of "Bullet", which was the B-side of "Ordinary Day", and "Ball & Chain"). Buy the record, and you get a chance to listen to the best sophisticated white soul of the eighties. If you want to get more or get it all, you should search for the albums instead.

I am an avid Curiosity fan. I bought the first tape in the eighties when "Misfit" hit Mtv, (I'm only 29). I was one of the first to run out and buy the second tape, for "Name and Number". My only disappointment with this "Greatest Hits" is that fact that thee best song by Curiosity is "Red Lights" which can be heard on the first release along with "Misfit" and you can hear it as background music on the Movie "American Psycho" (when he killed the rich girl and the hooker), but wasn't on that soundtrack either. I still listen to that tape all the time, its classic, you can't date it. It is like Harry Connick, Jr. getting Jazzy, but he's not Harry. I can't figure out why it didn't make the cut here. Regardless, anyone who enjoys some relaxing tunes on a sunday drive...this is the one for you. And if Curiosity reads this....PUT SOME MORE MUSIC OUT...YOU'VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL!

I was stationed in England in 1987 with the Air Force and saw these guys in a club. Very cool show. Smooth, layered, jazzy, thoughtful lyrics, very talented musicians. Buy the album, you will really enjoy them. Wet, Wet, Wet is a band from the same era and musical style, although a little more poppy.

Got the tape need the CD.I've listened to this tape in the car,at work and at home. A really good piece of composition. Nice bluesey background without being too heavy, good vocals and harmony. If you see the lead singer (who's name escapes me)on the video (got that too)he doesn't look like he could put a good vocal together but he's got a really ace range.Steve Winwood is another example of the voice don't match the face, but he's got to be one of the best blues/rock singers about. The tracks don't sound the same as a lot of 'best of' tracks seem to be. A varied lot but really good to listen to. I can't fault any of the tracks and they just seem to get better each time I hear them. Best track for me is the telephone song, which I nicked for my own telephone. So if you read this lads, I owe you some royalties

Curiosity has the jazzy 80's sound of British pop. Lots of horns. Think of Breathe, Go West, or Style Council. "Down to Earth" is one of my favorite singles. This is a great best of. 18 songs! Other singles include "Ordinary Day", "Misfit", "Name and Number", and "Free."

I LOVE CURIOSITY KILLED THE CAT. THEIR MUSIC IS FANTASTIC AND I HOPE THEY WILL SOON RECORD ANOTHER ALBUM.I ESPECIALLY LIKE DOWN TO EARTH AND FREE. PLEASE DON'T LET THE WORLD LIVE WITHOUT YOUR MUSIC.

EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THAT FIMILIAR WITH THE BAND I KNEW A SONG WHICH I HAD ABSOULUTELY NO IDEA WHO SANG IT BACK IN 1987 THE SONG IS CALLED 'MISFIT' I HAD A WAY TO OBTAIN THE SONG BY PURCHASING THIS ALBUM MOST OF THE SONGS STINK BUT ALEAST THERE ARE A FEW GOOD ONES TO LISTEN TO

i first this stuff while spending the summer on a beach near pisa, italy. it still sounds good in 1999, 11 years later. these guys are worth one cd, but thats it.

Curiosity killed the cat, The very best is a good album with lots of Duran Duran sound to the music. "Misfit" which is there biggest hit that went to #1 in the UK!

Ordered the product right before Christmas. Prior to it being shipped, I had a question. I e-mailed the customer service reps, and imagine my surprise when my inquiry was promptly answered on Christmas Eve !!!

The CD was exactly what I ordered, arrived in perfect condition and exactly on the day committed.

Thanks!

A brand-new, but definately returning Customer