Futuremusic Festival Presents Chris Lake And Derek K (Compiled By Chris Lake & Derek K) - Various Artists

Advantages: Makes you feel Christmassy!
Disadvantages: But not in July!

...1997 and has the thinnest of Xmas threads holding it together (namely "angels", which let's face it aren't really that festive in a way that Santa and snow and reindeers and tinsel are). Not a great choice to kick off CD2. 2. The Power Of Love - Frankie Goes To Hollywood Another song that people link with Xmas. OK it was all destined for the Xmas number one spot in Dec 1984 before Band Aid's collective boot dethroned it from the top spot. I wonder if it's presence has anything to do with the rather expensive nativity-themed video. Brilliant track and possibly the only "Christmas" song to mention the Hooded Claw (last seen on Penelope Pitstop, I believe). Hay-ulp. 3. I Believe In Father Christmas - Greg Lake A seminal track from the 70's from the Lake of Emerson, Lake and Palmer fame. Not the prog-fest one would imagine from... Read review

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Advantages: great music
Disadvantages: none

...ultimate nrg (mixed by alex k) track listings cd1 1.: Ultimate NRG Megamix (mixed by Alex K) 2.: Cruising (Beachball 2006) (Steve Murano mix) - Nalin Kane/Denise The Menace 3.: Smalltown Boy - Alex K & Ellewood 4.: Funkiness Of You (Groove Gangsters mix) - Chaah 5.: Elysium (I Go Crazy) (Alex K mix) - Ultrabeat & Scott Brown 6.: Dance - Apollo 7.: Be There - Chadwick, Carlotta 8.: In My Eyes (Alex K mix) - Milk Inc. 9.: Forever - Trinity X 10.: Brass Disc - BCD Project 11.: Tutti Frutti - Club Enforcer 12.: Frozen (Bad Behaviour mix) - 4 Sins 13.: Feels So Good (Cowboy & Conductor mix) - Sonique 14.: Open Your Eyes (Alex K mix) - Eyeopener 15.: Cry - System F 16.: Set You Free - N-Trance 17.: Can You Feel It - London Fiesta 18.: We Can Runaway - Ultrasun cd2 1.: Six Days (On The Run) (Alex K mix) - Flip & Fill 2... Read review

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Advantages: First time for mother and daughter to sing together on cd
Disadvantages: none

...This album is a curio in the best sense of the word. Both Chris and Kellie While are famous for other collaborations; Chris' partnership with Julie Matthews and daughter Kellie for fronting the Albion Band (in succession to Chris and Julie), E2K, and most latterly as a promising singer/songwriter. This album doesn't represent the high water mark in either woman's career but it does afford the listener a chance to hear 'blood sing'. There is a symbiosis at work here and certain tracks such as Broken Things, Van Diemen's Land, Empty Hearts, and a song first aired on Kellie's debut album Tenacious, In My Room are compellingly effective. Aficionados of Chris and Kellie While will certainly want to add this album to their collection and it is a welcome reminder of their 2003 tour. Newcomers might be best advised to consider... Read review

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