Best Northern Soul All Nighter...Ever, The - Various Artists

Advantages: 154 minutes of pure class music
Disadvantages: NONE, none none none none none

...What a cool cd. There isn’t much traditional jazz- as the CD explains – it’s a compilation of what jazz created – acid jazz, breakbeat, hip-hop and soul. All the songs on the 2 CDs (which both last 77mins – there is good value for money) are classics – some which you will instantly recognise , and some which you will recognise covers of. There are all sorts of artists on the double cd – you have modern artists like Jamiroquai and Brand New Heavies, and some really cool old artists – Bill Wyman’s there – singing “Just the Two of Us” (gorgeous), and Herbie Hancock with Chameleon. There are also 2 themes – Bob James - Angela (from Taxi) and James Taylor Quartet – theme from Starsky & Hutch (a damn cool theme tune). The blurb says “it’s jazz, soul, funk and hip-hop rolled into one. What you have here is a collection of its finest... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: High consistency of both soulful and heavy tracks
Disadvantages: Pretty similar with "Plastic Surgeries", etc.

...OK, this is Hospital again. Never ever has this label released a low quality CD compilation of tracks by various artists. If they select the finest, they always do the solid job. This one is no exception. First CD is a selection of tracks by both label's resident and outsiders, with the soulfulness of tunes being a criteria. Also some new people are included with tracks proving that they can become huge in some time. Laroque's "Goldfinger" and SKC's "Heart of Love" in the beginning are a good examples of that. Danny Byrd's famous "Planet Music" and Suncopix's "Happy Happy Joy Joy" continue on the vibe. Some tunes of scene's regulars follow, with tracks like "without You" by John B, "Fast Soul Music" by London Electricity, "Replay" by Logistics and "Quiet Star" by Syantific. Second CD is a mix by London Electricity and it does it's job... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Really grows on you
Disadvantages: Once you've started listening, it's hard to stop.

...Melanie C's debut album Northern Star will suprise many people who have only ever seen her as "Sporty Spice". Tackling subjects and issues that the Spice Girls will never cover, the album is brilliant. Melanies vocal range is exceptional - perhaps not the best singer in the world, but one who certainly puts her whole heart into the music. My personal favourite track from the album features the vocal talent of TLC's Lisa Lopes. "Never Be The Same Again" - an interesting mix of Melanies soulful voice and a great rap from Left Eye. If you're already a Melanie fan you will love this album. If you're not, don't let the Spice Girls connection put you off. Melanie is a worthy solo artist and her debut album is an excellent start. The more I listen, the more I like. I'm sure you'll feel the same.... Read review

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