Ultimate 5th Dimension, The - 5th Dimension (The)

Advantages: All the hits on one Album, Easy Listening, Value for Money
Disadvantages: Addictive

...) 13. MADE I PARIS - TRINI LOPEZ (1966) 14. ALFIE -CILLA BLACK (1966) * 15. WISHIN' AND HOPPIN' - DUSTY SPRINGFIELD (1964) * 16. THIS (GIRL'S) IN LOVE WITH YOU - PETULA CLARK (1968) 17. LIVING TOGETHER, GROWING TOGETHER - THE 5TH DIMENSION (1972) 18. ODD AND ENDS -DIONNE WARWICK (1969) 19. I WAKE UP CRYING - CHUCK JACKSON (1961) 20. TO WAIT FOR LOVE - TONY ORLANDO -1964 21. IT'S LOVE THAT REALLY COUNTS (IN THE LONG RUN) - THE SHIRELLES (1962) 22. ARTHUR'S THEME (THE BEST THAT YOU CAN DO) - CHRISTOPHER CROSS (1981) * 23. THE WINDOW OF THE WORLD - THE PRETENDERS (1988) 24. THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR. -DIONNE WARWICK & FRIENDS (FEATURING ELTON JOHN, GLADYS KNIGHT & STEVIE WONDER) (1985) * 25. GOD GIVE ME STRENGTH - BURT BACHARACH & ELVIS COSTELLO (1996) This is a great album. Before I bought this CD, I... Read review

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Advantages: Brilliantly original, uplifting & energetic, as well as downbeat & soothing
Disadvantages: Some tracks very repetitive

...Will Holland is a Brighton-based musician, DJ and record producer, and records under various pseudonyms, namely "Quantic". He incorporates a wide range of musical styles into his music, including jazz, soul, hip-hop and salsa, brought together with a very urban, modern beat. Much of Quantic's sound is completely original, Holland taking the lead with tons of instruments including piano, guitar, organ, drums and saxophone. THE ALBUM: I'm very surprised this hasn't been reviewed - it's been neglected for two years! Released in January 2002, it was Will's first full-length album, it's competition largely the likes of Mr Scruff, Groove Armada and Nightmares On Wax. "The 5th Exotic" is a mesmerising, dreamy compilation of tracks heavily infused with a retro ambience. Lazy jazz, thumping hip-hop beats and some energetic salsa rhythms... Read review

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Advantages: Most of Michael's Songs From His Career, Bonus DVD and Booklet
Disadvantages: None - Maybe One or Two Songs Are Missing

.... There is also a booklet which comes with the collection, which includes Photos, Memorabilia, Timeline and Discography. The CD's and DVD come in a black folder. The front of the folder has Michael Jackson The Ultimate Co9llection written in gold and silver, with an imprint of Michael Jackson in the centre, of the Smooth Criminal dance signature, with the hat. When you open up the folder, there are 2 discs on the left side, and the right side has an imprint of Michael Jackson from his 'Bad' days. When you open up the right side of the folder, there are 2 more discs on the right side. The 5th disc is hidden in the centre by the booklet which comes with the collection. There is a pocket for the booklet to go in, so it doesn't fall out when you put the folder on display. All of the discs, including the DVD are white, which have a golden... Read review

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