'77 In '97 - Special Duties

Advantages: The tracks are totally different to what you would expect
Disadvantages: People may not want to listen to acoustic tracks

...". That song will be played in centuries to come, as the lyrics,his voice,the music and the whole feel of the track is so moving. Daniel only writes what he knows, unlike many other UK artists. That is what makes him so different and distinctive. He doesnt have just one genre of music, his voice suits any style and if you like variety then this is the album for you! It is available from all good music shops and will cost between £9.77 and £13.99 depending on where you go. I bought my copy from Tesco for £9.97.... Read review

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Advantages: the best 2-tone ever
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...An excellent record, and now that it's been reissued at mid-price it has to be a must in everyone's collection. At the beginning of the 80's 2-tone burst onto the music scene and gave it a last reminder of the spirit of 77 before bland corporate pop threatened to take over music for the rest of the decade. The main 2-tone act were the Specials and this was their 1st album. Whilst not containing undoubted gems such as "Gangsters", "Rat Race" and "Ghost Town" it does include "Too much Too Young" their 1st UK #1 and could be bought for this alone. The addition of other lesser known songs such as Do the Dog, Monkey Man, & Concrete Jungle just goes to prove how vital they were. For anyone who like's SKA or even punk - this is a must have... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliant Music
Disadvantages: None

...As an Elvis fan (as most of you know by now) I thought Id tell you about part of my Elvis collection. For a while Ross and I have been collecting the BMG’s Follow That Dream collectors label. The presentation of these CD’s is very classy. Not your standard jewel case. The CDs opens as a book with rare pictures. Most of the songs on these CD’s have never been released before. The Follow That Dream label was started in 1999 by RCA/BMG records. Their aims are to release unreleased Elvis material to the fans and/or release tracks that wouldn’t be suitable for normal shops. These albums are limited editions and are only produced once. Once they are sold out that’s it. 99% of all albums have a particular theme to them Album Burbank 68 23 tracks from the 68 comeback special inc 14 unreleased tracks... Read review

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