20 Great Irish Drinking Songs (Whiskey In The Jar) - Various Artists

Advantages: Relaxing story telling music with a bit of heart
Disadvantages: Too boring

...OK album, with a nice mix of different artist most of which i have never hear of before. As you can probably tell I'm not usually into this kind of music but being someone always looking to expand my musical horizons, I thought i would give it a go but was not too impressed. Most of the songs featured were not too impressive, many of which sounded very boring and generic for the genre. Track 15, Green Fields of France - Furey & Davey Arthur was probably one of the most impressive tracks on the album; this song featured delicately sung lyrics and an impressive story which i think is based on world war 2. Some of the other tracks were almost up to this standard but were too boring and didn't catch my attention.... Read review

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Advantages: Some great, memorable songs from the 1970's
Disadvantages: A lot of rubbish along the way

...commercial hits by well known artists of the time. Yet, many of these songs I think don't hold that deep a connection with the show and in a way were just album fillers. 'Coz I Luv You' by Slade is an undeniable reference to the affection that Sam has for fellow copper, WDC Annie Cartwright. To me though, its appearance in the series seemed a bit corny, a feeling that for me translated over to the soundtrack CD. 'Whisky in the Jar' by Thin Lizzy is a song that I consider to be a classic rock track with great, edgy guitar riffs and powerful, engulfing vocals provided by Phil Lynott. However, in the context of Life on Mars, it makes very little sense as it was originally an Irish folk tale about a highwayman being betrayed by his lover! However, if you did want to find a link with the show, then I guess you could link it back to super alpha male... Read review

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Advantages: the cd has some great classic tracks
Disadvantages: has a few tracks that can send you to sleep

...i was browsing whilst out shopping the other day when i noticed the housework songs cd, and wasn't at all sure wether to buy it or not, but after getting it home and playing it i found that i had made the right choice. This double cd has a great track list and kicks of with Queen - I Want To Break Free. which lifts the mood straight away, followed by more all time classic's. 1 or 2 of the songs are not so great but still likeable ( but then i think that is down personal preferece. But i must have to say, VIRGIN should have put a warning lable on the front of this cd, stating that you might want to shut all window, doors and curtians before turning it on and plugging the hoover in, as this is a cd that you can't help singing along to, and in some cases like mine you sort of find yourself having a bit of a boogie and half dancing whilst... Read review

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