Gospel Train (Original 1937-1942 Recordings) - Golden Gate Quartet (The)

Advantages: A superb opportunity for some nostalgic moments and some genuinely good tunes
Disadvantages: Some clear faves of the true fans are missing

...develop as a writer. If you didn't know better, you would swear that Madonna was only about 16 when she sang some of her earlier material, and it is only on True Blue (the album) that she begins to sound like a mature adult female singer. A cracking track and a deserved number 1 - we are now truly beginning to enter the lady's golden era… -- Open your heart to me <- True blue -- Yet again we have a catchy and pacey number here, but without the cheesy venire of her early releases. It's pretty standard for the mid 80s pop of the time but in her own special way Madonna adds something that makes it sound entirely different. Quite a lot of electronic brass in this song but in a similar way to Phil Collins, it has been well used and doesn't sound overly toneless. "I follow you around but you can't see, you're too rapped up in yourself to notice... Read review

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Advantages: Recognisable tunes
Disadvantages: Neither fish nor foul. Best stick to the original

...I was prompted to shake the dust off a neglected corner of my record collection by a review posted by Nar recently. "The True Legacy of a Legendary Musical Divorce?" is about the Album "Legacy, a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac's Rumours" - a CD of cover versions of the songs from the classic Mac album 'Rumours' released in 1977. Nar also said that he was '…forever on the look out for new versions and covers of songs by leading artists known and unknown.'. For completeness then, here is one for his collection and maybe one which may have escaped your attention the first time around. The String Quartet Tribute's declared aim is to concentrate on one well known performer or group at a time and produce classical (instrumental) versions of the songs 'note for note'. Some albums are compendiums of the original's more well known titles; others... Read review

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Advantages: Fun songs, great cast
Disadvantages: Not for children or the easily offended

...An award-winning musical which might never be seen in the UK, Avenue Q is weird, wonderful, tuneful and more than a little rude. Not for prudes or children, the cast recording reflects the musical in every way. One of my favourite CDs, it's not for everyone. Are you one of the people it is for? You'll have to read on to find out... Before I delve into the delights of the CD, I'd best explain a bit about the show, otherwise things could become a bit confusing. Avenue Q is clearly inspired by Sesame Street, the kids TV show where human characters and puppets mingle on an imaginary street, dispensing education and advice to each other and to the kids in the audience at home. Avenue Q does much the same thing, but for adults. Although there is a plot (albeit an episodic one), including a love triangle, which runs through the show... Read review

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