Passe Present (The Best Of Michel Polnareff) - Michel Polnareff

Advantages: Another masterpiece
Disadvantages: may be too intense for some

...It is finally here! Metamorphoses is a different Jean Michel Jarre than what we are used to. This CD sounds so good and well defined that nothing else will sound good on your system anymore. This is a multi-layered, multi-dimentional ultra masterpiece. Jean-Michel Jarre is always exploring for new sounds, has made yet another genius album. The casual fan may write it off as too much of a techno album. But the reality is that Jarre implements heavy electronic bass, synthesised voice & female vocals to drive this sensational original album. However this album may not be for all lovers of synthesiser work as it is a very intense composition. If you are looking for an easy listening synthesiser piece this is probably not for you. On the other hand if you want to hear how far Jean Michel is pushing the boundaries of music then I would... Read review

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Advantages: easy listening
Disadvantages: not for you if you don't like synthesizer music

...Oxygène 7-13 continues where Jean-Michel Jarre left off 20 years ago, that is, with the last track ("Part 6") of 1977's Oxygène. Much had changed in the interim, for both Jarre and synthesiser technology. The result is a set of up-tempo, highly melodic electronic trance reminiscent of Steve Hillage's work of the time, as well as German trance producers like Sven Väth. Though it will sound best to those already familiar with his music, Jarre's influence was considerable, and he continued to prove it into the late '90s. Once again jean michelle jarre does it again with this stunning piece of composing, anyone who likes jarre will love this work. Also if you are new to jarre I thoroughly recommend this title it is to date probably his best work. With some music you can just listen to it in the background... Read review

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Advantages: A lovely, happy album
Disadvantages: I really can't find any

...Wow! I've only just bought this album, but it has me already. Track after track after track of wonderful vocals and technically perfect guitar playing. The Magic Numbers are Romeo and Michele Stodart and Sean and Angela Gannon. Romeo is the genius behind the songwriting and is the guitar player, Sean is on the drums, Michele on bass and vocals whilst Angela provides the percussion, melodica and third vocals. The band was nominated for 'Best new act' in the 2005 Mojo honours list. My personal favourites are 'FOREVER LOST', 'WHICH WAY TO HAPPY' and 'MORNING ELEVEN'. I almost want to list all of the trakcs as my favorites. The first track Morning's Eleven shows what the band are capable of. Its not just a great song, its a whole 5 minute Rock Opera complete with all the mood swings and time signature changes you would expect. I see you... Read review

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