Best Shots - Pat Benatar

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks	A couple of weak links
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Outstanding
Value for Money	Good

Advantages:	A Good Up - Tempo Album !
Disadvantages:	None That I'm Aware of !

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

WHY THIS ALBUM?
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I found this on Amazons web site for a nice price of £6.99.
I previously had this on cassette and lost it years ago,and told myself that, if ever i found it on CD i would get it.
Idid and bought it with my gift vouchers from another survey site.It was just as i remembered.Although it took Amazon three weeks to deliver it because it was out of stock!
It is a feel good rocking album, with plenty of music for everyone and almost has a song to suit all moods.I love it and it certainly entertains and is a good CD to put on to do your housework to.I have found that Pat is like a female "Meatloaf".
Pat Benatar is a bigger hit in the US than she was here in the UK.Pat no longer tours the UK, but still has a strong following in America.

SOME INFO ON PAT BENATAR!
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Pat Benatar was born Patricia Andrzejewski on the 10th of January,1953 in Brooklyn USA. She began singing regularly in the New York City area,in a bar called "Catch A Rising Star" and was discovered by Chrysalis Records,who then signed her to their label.
She was backed by Neil Giraldo,whom she went on to marry.With Neil by her side she effortlessly alternated between rock and powerful ballads.
In 1979 her debut album "In The Heart of The night" produced hits like "I Need a Lover" and "Heartbreaker" which were written by a then unknown called John Cougar Mellencamp.
Crimes of Passion was released in 1980,and delivered on her debut's promise,and it is regarded as the finest album of her career.With hits like "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", "Treat Me Right" and "You Better Run". The album soon reached platinum shortly after its release.
Pat also earned herself several Grammy Awards in the early and mid 80's.She won a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal performance,and followed that up by nabbing the Grammy in this category for the next three years.
In 1991 she released an R&B/Blues album called "True Love". She then released two more hits,and floods of hits for the next five years.
Pat returned to recording in 2003 with "Go" her first LP since 1997,and started touring again ,much to the delight or her fans everywhere,She took this time off to look after her children.
2004 saw Pat listed in Classic Rock Magazine as one of the top 100 frontmen (?).
Pat now lives in Maui,Hawaii, and she is now ready to head out on tour again,secure in the fact that she made an indelible mark in the Rock World.

TRACKS FROM THE CD
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This CD has a healthy 12 tracks to it! so here goes!

1. Hit Me With Your Best Shot ! 2.50
A Good Rock along Track That will Have You Singing Too.
2.Love Is a Battlefield! 4.03
Good strong Vocal Ballad.
3. We Belong ! 3.40
Energetic song To sing At The Top Of Your Voice.
4. We Live For Love! 3.55
Feel Good Bouncy Track.
5. Sex As A Weapon ! 4.15
A Song To Get You Shouting.
6. Invincible! 4.02
Not One Of The Strongest,But Still Good.
7. Shadows Of The Night ! 3.40
This Is A Dance Around Your Handbag Song.
8. Heartbreaker! 3.18
A Passionate Song To Sing After A Break-up.
9.Fire And Ice! 3.20
Another Passionate Song To Sing At Full Blast.
10. Treat Me Right! 3.42
A Good All Rounder, For Any Mood.
11. If You Think You Know How To Love Me! 3.45
My favoruite Song On This Album,It Gets Your Blood Stirring.
12. You Better Run! 3.04
Another Powerful Ballad.

Total Running Time! 39.36 mins

WOULD I RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM?
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Yes i would if you like good strong vocal songs ,and enjoy powerful ballads.This is an easy to listen to Album ,and i can honestly say she has an amazing voice and a powerful way of putting the songs across.
If you don't belive me,get this CD and judge for yourselves.

Thank You For Taking The Time To Read This
For More Info Visit.....................

www.patbenatarfanclub.com.

www.amazon.co.uk.

UPDATE!
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look out for Pat and Neils Daughter if you have E!
Her name is Haley Giraldo and she is appearing on a show called " Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive" where the children of the rich abd famous go on a cattle drive.

Thank You
Love Jacquie xxxxxxxx