21st Century Catalan Piano Works

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...Abba were one of the biggest groups of the 70's, they were massive because their material was fantastic, the two who wrote the songs had such talent that now in the 21st century we are seeing an Abba revival with other pop groups singing Abba songs. This collection contains their best work, the hits that are known the most. Out of these songs the best are Fernando, Lay all your love on me, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and the list goes on, their pop tunes and lyrics were and are original and refreshing and their message appeals to all generations.... Read review

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Advantages: Great pop songs, summer feel, still Dodgy-esque
Disadvantages: The recycled paper CD case - it won't last much longer

...The demise of Dodgy went with the death of Britpop, when their lead singer and bassist Nigel Clark decided the pop charts and 'hit' singles wasn't 'Good Enough' for three hippies from the midlands. Since 1998 Nige has moved out of London, got married, had children, and finally found the time to build a home studio and do what he does best - write catchy numbers and play good music! And this is just what Dodgy fans have been waiting for - Clark has stuck to the same formula that helped him notch up 8 top 20 singles and a number 1 album in the 90's. Wearing his influences on his sleeve, the Beach Boys twist of single '21st Century Man', the Northern Soul-touched 'Sometimes', the summer folk of Northern Lights'... every song could be a single, every song a sing-along. Possibly released a few months too early, this is a record that sounds... Read review

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Advantages: Quality of playing by Harris and the guest musicians
Disadvantages: The overuse of electric keyboards

...Stefon Harris has brought jazz vibes playing into the 21st Century, and for that he deserves some credit, especially since he has done so as a leader and not merely in a decorative background role. On this recording with the group Blackout, he mixes jazz with material calculated to appeal to a wider audience. This is reflected in his choice of cover material: Sting's "Until" and George Gershwin's evergreen "Summertime" are here along with fellow vibist Bobby Hutcherson's "Montara". It has to be said the mix is not an entire success. The CD begins well, and there are pleasant exchanges between the tuned percussion and the guest musicians, particularly Anne Drummond on flute, on the early tracks. "For Him, For Her" is the best example of this, and there's also some clever piano work to ensure that the version of "Until" is a success... Read review

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