Best Of Tanita Tikaram, The - Tanita Tikaram

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...Tikaram - Twist in my Sobriety 15. Shakin Stevens - You drive me crazy 16. Bobby Mcferrin - Don't worry be happpy so there you have it. Now looking at this list there are a few improvements I would make to it bit these are some of the best 80's tracks of all time and it would be difficult to ask them to do it again. I feel this compilation has a lot to offer and contains a wide mixture of songs. i.e so pop, some dance, slow rock etc. I was also pleased with the service received and the delivery. All this met upto the standards I expected these days and they done everything they were supposed to. There was also no long queues when I called. If you like 80's and were thinking of purchasing a new cd then this is one I definately recomend for your collection, Anyway I hope thats enough included in here bacause I am falling... Read review

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Advantages: Original; clever; storytelling lyrics
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...) -------------------------------------------------------- If you think you may like this but aren't sure, I would liken Thea Gilmore's style to the following artists and albums: Artist: Tanita Tikaram Album: Ancient Heart Year: 1988 Why: Similar, husky, folky voice and metaphorical lyrics Artist: Joni Mitchell Album: Blue Year: 1976 Why: For the myriad acoustic moments that Thea does so well Artist: Alanis Morrisette Title: Jagged Little Pill Year: 1995 Why: Like Alanis, she only swears when she needs to Artist: Norah Jones Album: Come Away With Me Year: 2002 Why: For the quieter moments Artist: Kate Rusby Album: Sleepless Year: 2000 Why: Thea's sound is a watered down version of Kate's staunch folk OVERALL --------------- I can't rate this highly enough. It's Gilmore's talent and the criminal underexposure she receives that has me despairing of the current music... Read review

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Advantages: fresh and beautiful music
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...and makes a strong anti war statement with very simple language and in its use of words it is reminiscent of Joan Osborne's, If God Was One of Us. Musically it is an upbeat acoustic guitar driven infectious number that Sheryl herself would probably kill for. Halfway Home follows with a more Alanis Morrissette feel to it, heavy on the groove but more laidback This is also a song that you feel fellow antipodean, Ms Imbuglia is dying to be given, accessible to the pop market but with its integrity intact, serious messages in a light package is what seems to be going on her. Each song seems to invoke a range of female singers but there is still enough of her own ability shining through to make this singer songwriter more than just this years Tanita Tikarum. Damascus is the current single and like the track that follows Idaho, is an introverted... Read review

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