Martin: (Le) Vin herbé

Advantages: Great Musical Songs.
Disadvantages: Not as good as origanal artistes.

...Martine McCutcheon's Musicality CD Who is Martine McCutcheon? Born 14th May 1976 - Hackney London - Martine trained at Italia Conti Stage School and at 15 was picked to be in girl band Milan, the toured with East 17 in 1994. It was in January 1995 they she got her big break when she was cast as Tiffany Raymond in East Enders a long running soap on BBC1. She stayed with the soap and before long 'Tiff' was a household name. Her dramatic relationship with Grant Mitchell kept viewers avidly watching, but despite her success she decided to leave the soap for good and was killed off. Martine then went on to pursue her acting career and was a hit with her first single 'Perfect Moment'. In 2001 Martine took to the stage as Eliza Doolittle in My fair Lady. Most recently Martine most recently starred, as Hough grants love... Read review

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Advantages: 30 classic hits on one budget priced album nicely made
Disadvantages: Not remastered but not that bad really it as sounds fine

...Dino Paul Crocetti, or Dean Martin as we all know him, member of the original Rat Pack, was one of the greatest performers of his time. I purchased this CD in Virgin some time ago now, so I don't know what the going rate online for this album currently is. There are many places you can look for cheap CDs but it isn't my job to list websites, but to review this compilation CD. First of all, I'm not sure how many young people Dean would appeal to. I think the younger generation ought to be introduced to him and this album is the perfect introduction. It has all his number one hits, some obscure songs and my personal favourite, Volare. Sadly, this compilation is not remastered in any way, but in some ways it adds to the closeness you feel while listening to the album. You feel he is in the same room with you. I think this album... Read review

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Advantages: Easy listening and lyrics you can relate to.
Disadvantages: Not the kind of CD you put on for a dinner pary.

...When I first heard Charlotte Martins 'Everytime It Rains' I sat up and took notice. Her songs from 'On Your Shore' are built on delicate piano-based arrangements, each one telling a story written with a poetic beauty second to none. There are not many singers/songwriters that are able to captivate my attention and paint such detailed pictures with words like Charlotte Martin has. In fact, this girl is so talented it makes me sick to my stomach. She sings, writes and plays the piano for all her songs. Her lyrics are inspiring filled with raw emotion and honesty. Her songs stun you with their magical way of bringing melodies and poetry together. Charlotte puts everything into her songs and when she sings them, you feel them. I can't help but compare her style and sound to the likes of Tori Amos and even some Kate Bush. If you are a fan... Read review

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