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Very Best of En Vogue

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This is the second compilation in as many years for undoubtedly the best girl group to surface since the Supremes. While the first had alot of the typical hits('Hold On' and 'Free Your Mind' among them), it also padded the album with non-essential album tracks or lesser singles unworthy of the girls' talent. This set doesn't repeat that mistake--such essentials as 'Don't Go' and 'You Don't Have To Worry', both absent the first time around, are justly present and accounted for here. Also a plus is the absence of any material from the uninspired last set MASTERPIECE THEATER, which unfortunately seemed to put the final nail in their commercial coffin. Nevertheless, this is a sterling representation of one of the premiere girl groups of the last two decades--there have been many imitators to infiltrate the scene since, but none that can hold a candle to these talented divas.

First, of all I love this group. This was one of the best Black Female group of the 90's. These women could sing very well and they were beautiful I have the best of Envogue it is a great cd.
But, this cd has a lot more Envogue songs to offer. If you liked Envogue during the 90's then you would definitely love this cd. I wish the original members would get back together and do another album .

The second greatest hits disc from En Vogue was released a year after their 4th studio album Masterpiece Theatre, interestingly this disc is missing two singles just like their first greatest hits collection:

This set is missing

Too Gone, Too Long--3rd single from their 3rd album EV3

Riddle--leadoff single from their 4th album Masterpiece Theatre

Even though it does include the single mix of Love Don't Love You, those two tracks could have been easily added and withdrawn the Hold On-Hip Hop Remix but otherwise good sampling of their material.

Hey, if you are feenin' for the sounds of your favorite Divas without having to buy all their albums, this is definitely for you. If you are looking for a great quality production, you may want to look elsewhere. This CD kind of sounds like an audio tape, so if you've been spoiled by the latest technology and cannot stand old stuff, it's probably better to buy the original CD's.

If I hear one more person say that somebody like TLC is the best girl group ever, I will hurl. They may have been the best-selling convection of recent time, but let's be real the quality of their music leaves alot to be desired. I like several of their songs, but EnVoge paved the way for TLC, DESTINY'S CHILD, SPICE GIRLS, SWV, and the PUSSYCAT DOLLS (YUCK!) The classiest funkiest group of ladies since the Labelles and Supremes! I like almost every song, but listen and let the CD just play. So it gets 5 stars. Its too bad EV didn't come out right now, they'd be the hottest thing in music industry. Sadly, the chemicals have to be 'just right' to continue torrid success in black music. The Industry is fical about who and what they decide to promote fairly in R & B. Toni Braxton was as big as Celine Dion, now she can't even get on VH1. If you like soulful fun-loving romantic sassy R & B, you will love this album. The songs they chose are choice for old fans and new ones unfamilar with the ladies of EnVogue. Unfortunately once Dawn left, the group was never the same. She needed her sisters and they definitely needed her. Their last big hit was right before she left. Like with many group dynamics money becomes an issue for one or all of them. Dawn said she had no money, split a small lottery fortune 4 ways+ production ect. you won't have any money. But that doesn't diminish their great accomplishments and great records, this is one of them. My favorites are "Whata Man, Lies, Part of Me, Giving him something he can feel, Never Gonna Git it) but theres too many to name. The only group I can even compare them to I guess is Destiny's Child, as far as quality of the time. EV was considered hip, sexy, and all had good voices. These record company execs need to take a look how to put together and promote quality artists.

En Vogue have done some of 90's best soulpop songs. Classics like "Hold On", "My Lovin'", "Dont Let Go(Love)" and "Whatta Man". The girl groups of today is not near En Vogue. I can't understand why anyone will release two greatest hits albums, and none of the albums has any new tracks on. But now they have released this one, and not even "Riddle" is on it. We want new music from the girls. Hopefully they will come back with a new, good album.

No matter what these ladies do later on in their careers, they will always be the FUNKY DIVAS OF SOUL!! This second "Best Of" offering is a little more comprehensive as the first only scratched the surface of their work. Included here are two of the four hits from BORN TO SING ("Don't Go" & "You Don't Have To Worry") which were omitted from the first "Greatest Hits" LP. Although I would have preferred "Just Can't Stay Away", "Too Gone, Too Long" and "Damn, I Wanna Be Your Lover" over "so-so" tracks like "Waitin' On You", "Love Don't Love You" and the "Hold On" Remix, I was still quite pleased with this offering. Hopefully one day other fan favorites like "Riddle", "Sad But True" and "Love Won't Take Me Out" (from MASTERPIECE THEATRE) will make the cut on future compilations. At any rate, anything with the "En Vogue" name attached is always worth a listen.

LOVE, PEACE & SOUL FLOWER! PASS IT ON!!

I bought this CD because I am going to an En Vogue concert. Awesome CD, mint condition, every song is amazing! If you like Envogue, this CD is a must have!

This item was very much wanted for Christmas. The recipient was very thrilled to get it, and asked "where on earth did you find this?!!"

What else to say about this group. With great songs and the vocals to match, this is simply a great compilation of hits!