Living Proof - Cher

Advantages: "When the Money's Gone" and a couple others, danceable
Disadvantages: rather bland; slower songs are lame

...live show, her latest album, Living Proof is mediocre at best. There are only three or four songs on the album that stand out, and the rest are bland and forgettable. More than her previous albums, 'Living Proof' makes an attempt to be serious. In the liner notes, Cher even dedicates the LP to 'the courageous people of New York, especially the firefighters, police, Mayor Guiliani, Governor Pataki, and my friend Liz.' But don’t worry, folks, despite ...
...rest of the liner notes contain photos of Cher in bizarre wigs and poses, and the album generally sounds cheerful. When Cher tries to address important issues, it just sounds silly. The first time I heard 'When the Money’s Gone,' which is by far the most enjoyable track on 'Living Proof', I laughed. Even though I’ve heard the song dozens of times since, it still makes me happy every time I hear it. It features one of the most dance-worthy beats I’ve ... Read review

Advantages: It’s Cher. She’s on tour. She's not singing much of this.
Disadvantages: It’s nowhere near her best.

...I'm feeling generous today hence the 2*. I couldn't quite bring myself to call it 'very poor'. I’m sorry but this is one album I would avoid. LIVING PROOF (2001) Cher WARNER MUSIC UK LC04281 £7.99 ... Read review

Advantages: lots of great songs, sparkly
Disadvantages: Redundant if you have other greatest hits albums, old 'Bang Bang,' remix of 'Different Kind of Love Song'

...With a sparkly career that spans five decades, Cher is finally putting her wigs back on the shelf. Yes, Her Fabulousness is (supposedly) retiring. Never one to miss making a grand exit, Cher has released her most complete and colourful greatest hits collection to date. 'The Very Best of Cher' features nearly all of Cher's hits plus a remix from 'Living Proof.' Since I already have 'If I Could Turn Back Time' (her previous greatest hits collection) and 'Living Proof,' I wasn't planning on buying this album, despite it's enticing packaging. A few weeks ago, just when I thought I was going to die of boredom at work, a colleague brought out 'The Very Best of Cher.' I was nearly blinded by the glittery cover art and was saved. Cher is my goddess. With her daring fashion sense and tough, independent attitude, she is a role model... Read review

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