Love Collection, The - Marvin Gaye

Advantages: perfect for any occasion
Disadvantages: none

...Well, what can you say about this album? Madonna specialises in heart wrenching ballads, and her unique ability to adapt her vocals to suit a song is apparent here. Live To Tell, the most haunting and innocent ballad from Madonna shines in this collection, as does the cover of the Marvin Gaye classic "I Want You" - The collection misses nothing, and includes some of her biggest worldwide number 1 ballads to date. Perfect for a night in on your own, or a cosy meal with your loved one, these ballads warm the heart and stimulate the mind.... Read review

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Advantages: Classical Motown for almost every (love) occassion!
Disadvantages: Perhaps been done before.

...I had been contemplating buying this "Very Best Of" collection for a while. I alredy had a few recordings such as "What's Going On", which is easily his best album. The attraction to this Very Best Of collection is probably for listeners who love Marvin Gaye but also wanted to pad out there collections. The Music: The Music as is typical of Gaye is excellent. The guy at my local store told me that they had been flying of the shelves with Valentines day the last weekend. Honey Drizzlers all over the country had been again turning to Marvin to "set the mood" on Saturday night! Who can blame them with tracks such as "Sexual Healing" and "How Sweet It Is". A disapointing exemption is that of "Music" which is very difficult to track down but excellent "Get Down" music. Sampled by Eric Sermon (if you have heard of him) for his song, also... Read review

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Advantages: All of his most enthralling work are captured on these disc
Disadvantages: Would have liked to have seen a few more rarities added on

..., it perfectly demenonstrated Gayes wonderful craft of versatlity. One of Gayes last signature tunes had to be the timeless, sensual and utterly divine Sexual Healing. Gayes raw, earthy delivery rides along the state-of-the-art production and this was featured on his last studio album, Midnight Love which was his first (and last) for CBS Records following his departure from Motown records. This two Cd collection collects together all of these classics that are all compelling musically and really give you an understanding as to why his work has remained unparralled and such an inspiration to todays new generation of wannabe soul/r&b singers. ESSENTIAL! Ian Phillips July 2006... Read review

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