Platinum Collection, The - LaVern Baker

Advantages: Some good tracks
Disadvantages: No Gimme Shelter

...hearted this one, think of the Pogues crossed with Sham 69. Vocals raucous in the extreme but still a very powerful track and the most obvious song in the film given the location and Irish themes. Track 8 Nobody but Me - The Human Beinz 8/10 Great piece of 60's garage rock and The Human Beinz biggest hit(Only hit?) which I first heard on Tarintino's soundtrack Kill Bill Vol.1, driving R&B rhythm a classic song would make a welcome addition to any compilation. Track 9 Tweedle Dee - LaVern Baker 7/10 This along with the following song feature the only female contributions to this album, both feature great female vocalists from the 50's, in very different styles. This is straight up Rock 'N' Roll, raised above the ordinary by LaVerns incredible vocals Track 10 Sweet Dreams - Patsy Cline 8/10 Not a great deal to be said about this song should... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: great music
Disadvantages: none

...ub40 labour of love 1-3 the platinum collection is one of best albums i've brought. all three cds have the some of the best songs from ub40. there are thirty eight tracks on this album which mean theres a couple of hours of listening to one of the best bands in reggae.i listen to this album more than any of the other albums i have from the ub40 collection as i listen to this album at least every week.personally i think ub40 are one of the best reggae bands to come out of birmingham anyway. as they have songs you can listen to whatever your mood. people should listen to this kind of music more as you hardly hear it any more. so if your a fan of reggae and ub40 this album is a must have.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: original, classic
Disadvantages: somewhat dated

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Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful