SO THIS IS GOODBYE
While Junior Boys' debut indie sleeper LAST EXIT leaned more toward pastiche--a product of
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influences as far afield as 2-step garage and Timbaland's stutter-funk--their sophomore effort, SO THIS IS GOODBYE, is a step toward pop song form (albeit of the slowly unfurling, epic variety). Junior Boys recast the notion of northern soul in terms of blue-eyed crooners born of icy Canadian winters, as opposed to the inner-city blues of the American rustbelt. Jeremy Greenspan's weightlessly gorgeous voice contrasts with the music's frigid, prickly synth arpeggiation--extending like icicles from aerated frozen tundra. Steeped in elegant melodies and artful textures, Junior Boys remodel new romantic pop as etherealized neo-soul.[Reviews]Rolling Stone (p.86) - 3 stars out of 5 -- [The album] tosses in tunes with breathy Eighties vocals, well-placed atmospherics and chilly-chill beats.Mojo (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- [B]reathy, vulnerable vocals, taut and toned electro...and German minimalism...Uncut (p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 -- [T]he Junior Boys lift classic motifs from across the history of graceful, breathy electronic pop.CMJ (p.4) - [A] collection of wonderfully glacial, surprisingly intimate electronic tracks....[They] keep every minimalist drum machine loop and hollow, bleeping effect anchored in a fragile humanity.Vibe (p.161) - [O]n their excellent second album, they smuggle in their fey, love-is-all affect amid percolating electro-soul beats and gorgeous, sublime pop hooks.n
Advantages: Truely a classic Disadvantages: Not good if your not into R n B
...Ok, so this is essentially a greatest hits album, with all of your favourite Boy II Men singles compiled onto one CD, what more could you want.
I was not really a big fan of the boys in the past, but got bought this as a prezzie from my boyfriend after many hints were dropped one valentines days.
It could be bought at the time for around £13 pounds but I expect it could be bought for less in stores now. Alternatively you can buy it at www.amazon.co.uk for £11.99.
This album is full of relaxing tracks, classic of the Boyz II men style. With the smooth and husky tones of their voices that you know and love them for. It's ideal for a romantic night in for two, take away, film and then Boy II men whilst watching the fire burn...catch my drift.
Some of the tracks are....
*Mowtown Philly
*Hard to say goodbye
*Still of the night
*Down...
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Advantages: Strong Vocals, Great Production Disadvantages: Slightly monotonous at times
...?). For their sake, I hope they get the number 1 they've been tipped for...
3 . Amazing
One of my favourites on the album and hopefully one of the group's upcoming singles. A great guitar-pop song. The chorus is so catchy and the production is really good.
4 . That's Where You Find Love
A very good ballad penned and produced by Steve Mac ("Swear It Again", "Flying Without Wings", etc.)
5 . She's Back
Originally recorded by Human Nature, this song has a really nice groove to it. The chorus reminds me a lot of "That's The Way I Like It" by KC and the Sunshine Band. :)
6 . Desperado
This song has been covered too many times by too many artists. The Eagles' version should be the only version. I'm sure Westlife could've found a better song to put in place of this one...
7 . Colour My World
This song was 'originally' recorded by the Backstreet Boys...
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Advantages: all the classics, suitable for all ages Disadvantages: none
...This has to be one of the most played CD's in my collection at the moment. I was not a great Elton John fan before I received this CD but now it is played non stop - even my kids know the words to most of his songs by now.
The title of his album is Elton JOhn Greatest HIts 1970 - 2002 and some of the songs on this album were released before I was even born but there is not one of the songs that I dont know (although there are a couple that I don't really like).
There are 3 CD's in this case as I have a specialedition which contain 2 cd's and a bonus one. The track list is extensive with 17 songs on each of the cd's and 11 on the bonus.
Track listing is as follows:-
CD One:-
1. Your song
2. Tiny dancer
3. Honky Cat
4. Rocket Man
5. Crocodile Rock
6. Daniel
7. Saturday NIghts Alright for Fighting
8. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
9...
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