Very Best Of Macy Gray [Import]

Macy Gray | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 2, 2008)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Phantom Sound & Vision
• ASIN: B001JS8RM0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,460 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Try

2. Do Something

3. Still

4. Why Didn't You Call Me

5. I've Committed Murder

6. Sexual Revolution

7. Sweet Baby

8. Boo

9. When I See You

10. It Ain't the Money

11. She Ain't Right for You

12. Love Is Gonna Get You

13. Walk This Way [#]

14. Demons [*]

15. When I See You [Bugz in the Attic Remix][*]

16. I've Committed Murder [Gang Starr Remix -- Main Street Mix][*]

17. Sexual Revolution [Norman Cook Radio][*][Version]

Editorial Reviews

2008 release, an excellent compilation from the R&B star. The Very Best Of... gathers her finest moments including the smooth 'Sweet Baby' and the hip-hop flecked 'It Ain't the Money', along with two new songs, most notably an exceptional revision of Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way', and three inventive remixes, including a deft Gang Starr take on 'I've Committed Murder' PLUS the added bonus holiday track "Winter Wonderland". Sony/BMG.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great cd, December 24, 2005

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Little Miss Cutey (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

I really like Macy Gray. She has such a unique voice and sound but for some reason, she isn't quite the huge sensation she should be. I Try was obviously the biggest hit of hers to date, but that's a shame because listen to this cd and you'll hear so many other great songs. Other than I Try, my favourite is Love Is Gonna Get You. It's so boppy and contagious but then again, the whole cd is. Go and by this to hear a fantastic singer that hasn't had the success she deserves.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Collection for Fans, January 18, 2006

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Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

Macy Gray's cartoon sexy voice has both its detractors and its fans. I happen to be one of those fans, as her vocals cannot be mistaken for anyone else even though at times she sounds like one of the blues queens of the jazz age. The biggest drawback of this CD is that Gray does not have the body of work yet to put together a first-rate "best of" album, let alone a "very best" one.

"When I See You" is one of my favorite songs because of the perfect balance between Gray's voice and the instruments. "Boo" showcases Gray's unusual voice more because of its low-profile instrumentals and plaintive lyrics. "Love is Gonna Get You" is perhaps Gray's best known song, although her voice sounds even more funky here than on the other tracks. The two versions of "Sexual Revolution" are worth duplicating, as the first starts out slow then builds into an exuberant, catchy, upbeat track while the radio version starts right with the chorus. Why Gray included the two "versions" of "I've Committed Murder" is less clear as Mos Def's rap makes the song completely unrecognizable; neither of the two is memorable enough to be included.

This CD is a good introduction to Macy Gray, and fans of her music will appreciate the compilation even if it is uneven. Those who dislike her distinctive sound are not likely to be won over even by a "best of" album. -- Debbie Lee Wesselmann

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ODD VOICE GOT ME, January 31, 2005

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S. Quinto (Guatemala, Guatemala) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Very Best of (Audio CD)

It's obvious that only time will tell If Macy Gray will be accepted by the mainstream radio again, while you sleep and wait, we are presented by yet another greatest hits early too soon. Don't mind that either. The "Miss Match" theme Somebody For Me is a deliciously done Pop Gem, that didn't saw the light of radio promotion, one of the best tunes here. The melancolic "I Try" remind us how a melody and a well written song should sound, not only that Macy's voice gave it a personal touch. "Still" " She Ain't Right For You" are clones of the before mention but are easy to locate as well done tracks. "When I See You" is a very catchy number that I still don't get why? it wasn't a hit!...very strong, produced by music rooster Dallas Austin. "Why Dodn't You Call Me" it's extremely funky and hilarious, " Sexual Revolution" it's fast and upbeat, and the lyrics are so right....Although I'm not much of a fond for "Walk This Way" the cover made by Macy it's and okay one, Macy show the world that you didn't need a perfect balance voice or a superficial beauty to make great music...so this is a testimony of her and the music that sounds so good. ***** FIVE STARS, for the originality that she gaves us.