Big Band Legends - Various Artists

Advantages: Guest appearances bonanza!!!
Disadvantages: You'll wish it doesn't end!

...After 4 years without a new album and a couple of mind-blowing DJ sets on the beach, Fatboy Slim returns with "Palookaville" in 2004. No need to introduce the man himself... Mr Norman Cook has a portfolio longer than Inspector Gadget's arms: former Housemartins and Dub International band member, House/Big Beat legend under various nicknames (Mighty Dub Katz, Fatboy Slim etc...) and famous remixer who helped Cornershop shoot to fame with "Brimful of Asha". "Palookaville" isn't the expected Dance album a lot of fans awaited. It is certainly Fatboy Slim's most personal and autobiographical one to date. It's a very nice mixture of Rock, Pop and Electronic music. The opening track "Don't let the man..." is probably the closest song you'll get to "vintage" Fatboy Slim. It is quite similar to "Praise you". "Slash Dot Dash... Read review

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Advantages: A great album, lots of songs, all funny, moneys worth
Disadvantages: Can be boring if listened to lots.

...What an album. Not only is Peter a fantastic comedian but he's also a great singer. All the songs are taken from the series of 'Phoenix Nights' and 'Max & Paddy'. His singing is very often cabaret but this is intentional. He has not done this to make a career in the singing industry. It’s sung to be funny and this is the only aim. There are some great classics on here. The always recognizable 'Way To Amarillo' features. A song that has become a legend for everyone in the UK. Over greats like 'African Tears' and 'Black Bin Bags' are sure to get anyone rolling on the floor. There are 34 songs on this album so you get your money worth and if you're a fan of Big Pete then you'll love it... Read review

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Advantages: Great range of guitar styles and songs
Disadvantages: Missing some key guitar players

...Wow! What a way to start. "Now I'm here" really rocks you into what could be your most riffing couple of hours ever. Then again, it could simply be a few bars short of your perfect solo where this compilation does seem to miss out on a few key factors that would make up its point. Nevertheless, Queen are probably just about the best band Capital Gold could have used to blast this album into full swing. It sets you up a real treat, as at least six of the next seven songs of the first CD are essential to the make up of any attempted guitaring compilation. "Layla", "Walk this Way", "Since You've Been Gone", "Smoke on the Water", and "Ace of Spades" are included in this guantlet. I can assure you that no expense was spared ont his introduction to such a task . However, after track eight, the consistency of the superly - known, legendary... Read review

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