Best of 1987-2001 [IMPORT]

Patricia Kaas

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 23, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 23, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Columbia Europe
• ASIN: B00005S6WO
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #134,251 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Rien ne s'arręte (inédit)

2. D'Allemagne

3. Mon mec ŕ moi

4. Quand Jimmy dit

5. Mademoiselle chante le blues

6. Les hommes qui passent

7. Les mannequins d'osier

8. Kennedy Rose

9. Entrer dans la lumičre

10. Il me dit que je suis belle

11. Ceux qui n'ont rien

12. Quand j'ai peur de tout

13. Je voudrais la connaître

14. L'aigle noir

15. Ma liberté contre la tienne

16. Une fille de l'Est

17. Les chansons commencent

18. Mon chercheur d'or (bonus)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Was This Necessary?, December 28, 2001

By	Dana C. Steinman (SyracuseNY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First off, I must clearly note that none of the material on this collection is of two-star standard...Well, perhaps the lackadaisical new track that opens the set. But none of the previously released material is below Kaas' usual elegance. As a collection, however, this album in its entirety is--and as a huge fan I do apologize--a big snoozer. Second, I must admit that I am not a French speaking listener. However, that shouldn't really make a difference since I've been so captivated by her entire past catalog of original material without ever understanding a word of those. What I find wrong with this release is that it stylistically doesn't stray out of the ballad territory. Very apparently missing from this package is diversion. I suspect that even a listener who understands Kaas' native tongue would have a tough time keeping awake for its 75 minute duration. As are so many other single-artist collections, this release was out in time for idea-pressed holiday shoppers and lacks the same attentive details those countless other packages lack--single remix versions (except for the single version of one track, which is same version on the American release of the album from which it hails), and informative liner notes. Where are the hit remix versions of "Reste Sur Moi", "Les Linges De Nos Mains", and "Quand J'ai Peur De Tout"? Their absence, as well as more impressive and diverse album cuts, make this a passable purchase. If you are interested in discovering Patricia Kaas I highly suggest her last three studio albums. Each is an improvement of its predecessor with each album still standing strongly on its own. This is not the place to start, nor are the two new tracks worth collectors or completists making a spot in their library for this release. Again, was this necessary?

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Let me introduce you ..., January 13, 2004

By	Eric J. Lyman (Roma, Lazio Italy) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I really liked this CD the first time I listened to it -- Patricia Kaas' versatile voice and passionate singing were enough for me. Since then, I've heard more of Ms. Kaas' body of work and I agree with some of my fellow reviewers here, that the best new music she's made (especially Piano Bar!) are often better than this is.

Of course, by virtue of it being a compilation disk, it's no surprise that there is nothing here that isn't already available on other collections.

Which is why I recommend Best of 1987-2001 as an introduction to this talented French singer. That's the role the CD played for me, and I think there is a diverse enough collection of Ms. Kaas' styles and moods to give any listener a good idea about whether he or she is interested in hearing more. Anyone who starts out picking a different CD from Ms. Kaas' extensive body of work may get what in the end is a superior collection, but it will show her work only from one specific angle, from a single point in time.

If you are already familiar with Ms. Kaas and her addictive music and are considering this CD, then look elsewhere. But if you are interested in introducing yourself to this music -- or if you are looking for a gift for someone you would like to introduce the music to -- then I think this is your best choice.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best!, May 24, 2002

By A Customer

Guess music is a completely subjective matter. I just think this is her best. Love the latest Piano Bar album also. Not really convinced of her blues stuff. But the French stuff is her thing. Read somewhere says she's the French Madona. What an insult! Last time I checked, Madona still couldn't sing! Please...