Country Ballads (The Greatest Country Love Songs In The World... Ever) - Various Artists

Advantages: Some great classic listening!
Disadvantages: Brings back sad memories!

...haunting songs you will ever hear, very emotional story that we can all relate to, music simply accompanies this classic story. This song will stand the test of time and will be listened to for generations to come. 10/10 Track 08 Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, published by Windswept Pacific Music Ltd/EMI Music Publishing Ltd/BMG Publishing Ltd, produced by Narada Michael Walden, performed by Starship back in 1987. Very cheesy 80’s sound that is clearly out of place on this album. Nuff said. 0/10 Track 09 Keep On Loving You, published by International Music Network, produced by Sony Music Entertainment Inc, performed by REO Speedwagon back in 1980. Nice melodic piano intro giving way to a very powerful classic rock ballad, has a slight country feel to it. Great vocal harmonies in the chorus. Great song. 9/10 Track... Read review

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Advantages: Loads of Phil Collins songs
Disadvantages: Loads of Phil Collins songs messed up

.... Add a few scratches and a rap and you have this Gotta Hold Over Me - Coko. Poor song. In my opinion Coko isnt the most gifted singer and you can tell on this track. Not one of Phils greatest and not one of Coko's either I Dont Care Anymore - Kelis. Produced by the Neptunes, this is a harsh track with an 'I Hate You So Much Right Now' shouty feel to it. You would either love or hate this Cant Turn Back The Years - Joe. Not to disimilar to the original and it works. The best track on the album, Joes voices gives this tune so much credit. It really does work. Quality Do You Remember - Debelah Morgan. Poor again, she has a good voice and it comes through but the production is not great and its a big let down Against All Odds - Montell Jordan. This is worse than the Westlife version. Its just not very good One More NIght... Read review

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Advantages: All the classics on one album
Disadvantages: Some tracks not really classed as power ballads

...producing a good ballad. 10: JOURNEY - OPEN ARMS A power ballad album would not be complete without a track from Journey. A very distinctive sound and a good one for the car! 11: CHICAGO - HARD HABIT TO BREAK Peter Cetera who fronts Chicago always comes across as a sickly sweet all American gooey singer, but this is one of the band's better songs. Probably a bit more of a girly record than a lot of the tracks on the album, but nevertheless a very good ballad. 12: ROXETTE - LISTEN TO YOUR HEART One of the best duo's to come out of the early 1990's., this is a very powerful track with a bit of grit to it. The stereo needs to be turned up high to get the true effect! 13: FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD - THE POWER OF LOVE This always reminds me of Christmas, not because of the song itself but because of when it was released in the UK... Read review

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