Beyond The Pale - Fiona

Advantages: OK if you like Brother Beyond
Disadvantages: Perhaps a bit limited in scope

...The Very Best of Brother Beyond The Very Best of Brother Beyond might seem to be a contradiction in terms for the cynical. But, there's more to Brother Beyond than you might at first suspect. The tracks on this CD are: The Harder I Try. He Ain't No Competition Be My Twin Can You Keep a Secret? How Many Times? Chain-Gang Smile Drive On When will I See You Again Trust The Girl I Used To Know I Should Have Lied Act For Love The Harder I Try (12" version) Drive On (Apple Mix) Be My Twin (12" version) Can You Keep a Secret (89 extended mix) He Ain't No Competition (12" version) I must admit that I am intrigued by the slightly "Trompe l'oeil" effect of portraying this CD as a CD of 17 different tracks when, in fact, four of them are versions of another song on the CD. Oh, yeah. Sorry. I forgot. They are different... Read review

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Advantages: Soft and deep offering.
Disadvantages: Not much progression through the album.

...Fiona Apple's follow-up to "Tidal" has certainly proved her to be a significant artist, with this amazingly tuneful and bluesy offering. The dark start with moody "On The Bound" sets the album off in a kickass way. Her talent for songwriting is exemplified in "Paper Bag", which is certainly the product of an insightful mind. The album leaves you humming the tunes; quite a challenge for any artist. Quite a departure for me, taking me away from usual rock, but I enjoyed it, and would probably look out for more of her work in the future.... Read review

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Advantages: Some of Above & Beyonds best work!
Disadvantages: Might not satisfy all die-hard trance music fans

...As a fan of Above & Beyond's work before this release, I couldn't wait to get my hands on their debut album, 'Tri-State'. More chillout than the Anjunabeats Volume compilation albums, this is perhaps more ideal for those dance music fans who prefer to drift away while enjoying the music, rather than raving. 'Can't Sleep' and 'Alone Tonight' are two smash club hits, with simple but effective vocals, and with great breakdowns for those 'hands in the air' moments. If you're looking for a track to float away to, look no further than 'Home' and 'Good For Me', the latter's club mix later voted as the track of the 2006 on Armin van Buuren's famous A State Of Trance radio show. The females vocals are beautiful, soothing, and shows another side to Above & Beyonds production capabilities. 'World On Fire', 'Air For Life' and 'Indonesia... Read review

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