Relax And Mambo [Remastered] - Machito & His Afro-Cubans

Advantages: Unique example of early nineties Pop
Disadvantages: Not enough of it!

...to neil tennant, it was "very pet shop boys" 8 years later, in 2001, the Pet Shop Boys rereleased Very, as a two CD remastered version, containing the original CD plus a further listening CD containing other works of the boys during the period 1992 - 1994. In this review I'm going to look at the original Very album CD, plus the bonus CD features on the remastered CD. ********** CD ONE ********** Can You forgive Her? Can You forgive her was a single off the album and was used as the opening track to the album. It's an upbeat, camp and also quite comical song (if you listen to the lyrics in detail.) The song is written about a closet homosexual and its asking whether he can forgive his wife/girlfreind for making a fool of him and realising that he was gay. He doesn't want to admit to himself his true sexuality, yet when his... Read review

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Advantages: Lyrics, great indie-pop, remastered and bonus tracks
Disadvantages: Not entirely justified for already firm Five fans

...When I put Whatever and Ever Amen in my cd player I get hit with nostalgia and happiness. I spent a good deal of high school listening to these records with Amen definitely ranking up there. The band, self-described as 'punk rock for pussies', accurately reference this in the opening track 'One Angry Dwarf and 200 Solemn Faces' with incredibly aggressive piano playing and distorted bass. Folds' lyrics may see his tongue stuck firmly in his cheek for a good deal of the time, but his references are so cleverly ironic while being brutally honest they hit remarkably close to the heart. Obvious standouts on 'Amen' here are 'Song for the Dumped', radio hit 'Brick' and 'Kate' but there is not one weak track on the entire album. In fact after repeated listens I'm sure most will find the album-only tracks surprisingly stronger. 'Selfless... Read review

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Advantages: Easy listening
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...Lou Bega has brought in just a little bit og Laitn American style music with his debut song "A Little Bit Of Mambo". It is a great song with a strong rythm and beat to it. No matter who you are or what you like you will most definately be singing along to this great song. It is ideal for that relaxing moment sunbathing in the garden (or even by th pool) or dancing to. The lyrics to this song are great, really funny and very easy to pick up when you are listening to it.... Read review

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