But Seriously - Phil Collins

Advantages: Every track is great in one way or another.
Disadvantages: None.

...don’t you know! :-D But Seriously is a great album. It was the album that introduced me to the music of Phil Collins, although this album is quite a bit different to his previous works, following a more upbeat theme. He’s turned to a more live sound now, going from a jazz-rock sound to something more pop-like or even alternative. Every track is worth a listen in its own way. Another difference to this album and the previous albums is the fact that ...
...album. Lyrically, they vary, but on the whole, the lyrics are well written. The music of each track is good and has a great sound to it. 1 – Hang In Long Enough – A great song to begin the album. This song is almost certain to improve your mood and encourage you to continue, regardless of how you’re feeling. A continuous drum-beat is surrounded by the odd trumpet riff with an occasional guitar hit. Mild keyboards and bass continue throughout and ... Read review

Advantages: New style for a new age of music
Disadvantages: None really

...your own moral and ethical standings. There is also the mandatory instrumental in the shape of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning which gives Phil a chance to flex his drumming skills once more. Overall, this album is nice. I wouldn't say one of my faves but emminantly listenable. ... Read review

Advantages: It makes you feel good.
Disadvantages: Not on long enough

But Seriously, (the best Album by Phil Collins in my opinion by far) released in November 1989 and reached number 1 in the album chart, both in the USA and the UK. Its styles include Pop/Rock, Soft Rock and Adult Contemporary. I have been a great fan of Phil Collins since the beginning of time…. well not exactly but I was about 11 and it feels like the beginning of time, to me anyway. Phil got me through my toughest years. The album has 12 heart-rending ...
...such as “Find a way to my heart” and “Hang in long enough” which are very powerful tracks indeed. This album is perfect for Phil Collins fans everywhere, but if you aren’t a Collins fan then listen anyway and you will be addicted to the rest of his stuff. ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant
Disadvantages: Nothing

...I recently went out and brought Phil Collins Serious Hit's on cd and although im not a huge fan I do like this album very much and I have so far listened to it nearly every single day. *The cover* The front cover shows a large paracel into front of a crowd which I assume has been taking at one of Phil Collin's shows. His name is positioned at the top of the cd in black and below is more larger writing in black and it say's Serious Hit's live. With red horses around the bottom. The back is yellow with a blue horse and an instrument in brown and all the tracks are listed in black on the left hand side. The cd is silver and has all the track names printed on to it that are also in black. *The tracks* The tracks within this album are as follows: 1-Something happened on the way to heaven 2-Against all odd (take a look at me now) 3... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Live album makes for great atmosphere
Disadvantages: Seperate Lives sucks

...The difference with this album is that it is a recording from live performances from this Serious Hits Live tour as opposed to an album produced in a studio. The song range is massive with all of his hits and the one-offs like Groovy Kind of Love and Against All Odds. All of the songs on this album are great. The most popular tracks taken from all of his previous albums. These include the likes of Easy Lover (with Phil Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire), Take Me Home, Sussudio, Don't Lose My Number, Who Said I Would, Something Happened On The Way To Heaven and In The Air Tonight. The live aspect of the album helps to create a little more atmosphere than the studio albums and you'll find yourself never getting bored of it! The only problem arrises with a couple of the special tracks, the ones that have never been on an album... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average off topic

Advantages: All of Phil's classics at their best LIVE!
Disadvantages: Difficult to obtain.

...Well when I say rocks i mean he ambles gently along. This is Phil Collins performing songs as they were meant to be Live and stripped of studio polish. On this album Phil gets back to his roots and performs all of his hits in his own soulful fashion. Although his poppy hits such as "Something happened on the way to heaven" and "Can't hurry love" are obviously classics and deserve to be here it is on lesser known tracks like "Take me Home" and "In the Air Tonight" were his musical talent shine through. Slagged off by everybody the majority of whom own at least one album the man is a genius and illustrates this track after track. You can feel the atmosphere of an obviously enraptured crowd and almost give the man an ovation yourself when the CD finishes.I must have even for those with other greatest hits albums. You ain't heard Phil till... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful