Classic and still hip
435999
If you're brave enough to let your teenage girls wear white shoes, these are great!
3062396
I actually really like this album. I am surprised not more reviewers are commenting on this jewel of album. But, then again, most hip Incognito fans are too busy grooving, doing their thing, to stop and drop a review. Why? Because Incognito fans are grown folks and desire grown folks music. I am in my late twenties and I find myself gravitating toward this sound of music - a lot of soul, some acid jazz, a funky riff here and there, some wonderful house tones, and yes, Maysa. Definitely a solid album. Just prior to obtaining Tales From The Beach, I listened to songs from a prior album, Adventures In Sunshine - it appears this latest album picks up where Adventures left off. Sublime and familiar. Definitely five stars.
3861505
Very hipster-like fashion. Compliments my style very well. I don't care if it doesn't have overpowered "deep" bass like those Beats Dr. Dre headphones. I have a subwoofer in my car so I don't need deeper bass while walking or studying at my campus library. This headphone will do the trick.
4916804
Classic, fun but well built pop-ska, not silly like some of the SOCAL stuff.
2776521
I just started listening to this album recently after it had been gathering dust for years in my CD collection. STILL such a great album..."Ready or Not" (my favorite track) still sounds just as fresh and enjoyable as it did when I first heard it. And of course Killing Me Softly is a great R&B/hip-hop fused remake. At their prime, the Fugees were the biggest thing in hip-hop, and I think that if they were around today they still would be.
2098268
Fits great and has that classic, retro style on top and the more modern embroidery on the bottom
1563969
This is a great package with the original album, an extended booklet with essays and photos, a single disc of demos, and a DVD.

Twenty-five years after its release, the album itself is no mystery. London Calling is a timeless classic. Even today, it still sounds fresh, lively, and relevant. Not many other records from the late 70's and 1980's can make this claim. The band pushes way beyond its punk roots, yet still keeps a sharp political edge to the lyrics.

The demos disc is an interesting document of early versions of the songs and a powerful way to hear the influence of Guy Stevens on the final product. Casual fans or shallow listeners probably won't see the value of the demos, but anybody with a passion for the creative process will find a lot of cool moments on the second disc. Collectors and big fans will also enjoy a batch of unreleased songs, including a Dylan cover and a run-through of Remote Control.

The other stuff in the package is good but not great. The booklet feels like it was a bit of an afterthought. A reprint of the original album sleeves, with lyrics and photos, is nice to have. The DVD is mostly interesting for including footage of the band in the studio--you can see for yourself how crazy Guy Stevens was--and videos for London Calling, Train in Vain, and Clampdown.

So, 4 stars. A better booklet and more live footage on the DVD would make it 5 stars.
4277535
Now 40! is not a bad summary of the top 40 for a reasonable price. Are all the songs favourites? No. However they do sport some catchy tunes like "Moves like Jagger", hip-hop blend like "Lighters" and dance songs like "Mr. Saxobeat". It's an appropriate blend of ecclectic styles that makes me appreciate this album. I'd previously bobbed my head to these songs on the radio but never really paid much attention to them. Now that I purchased the album, I was able to appreciate the whole song instead of just listening to maybe half of the song on my way to work.
826564
LOL the hipsterism of our ages are even too much ! but this one is still quite good!
3602321
Swing Out Sister's albums have always had a retro appeal, and their most obvious point of reference has been 60's vocal Pop.  Their previous album, "Kaleidoscope World", included contributions from Jimmy Webb, who  is well known for his original 60's hit compositions.  With "Get In  Touch With Yourself," S.O.S. 'updates' their sound (not to mention  some visual aspects) with an eye toward a Pop/R&B synthesis, circa '74  or thereabouts.  Though their melodies and lyrics remain largely unchanged,  the actual sonics of this recording reflect 70's trends and styles with  mixed results.
The opening title track sets the mood quite well, but part  of this is due to the fact that they "borrowed" liberally from  Marvin Gaye's "What's Goin' On."  Their cover of "Am I The  Same Girl" follows, offering a brash and enthusiastic performance...a  great example of S.O.S.' way of making a Pop classic their own.  "Incomplete Without You" is an uptempo tune that could have  benefitted from a different production; the frenetic, trebly percussion is  a little irritating.
The four tracks that follow ("Everyday  Crime," "Circulate," "Who Let The Love Out" and  "Understand") tend to run together, despite changes in tempo and  dynamics.  This is due in large part to Corinne's lyrics, which rely on  similar images and turns of phrase used in previous songs.  Andy Connell's  music is always tuneful, but the recurring use of minor keys contributes to  these songs' derivative feel.
S.O.S. go on to hit their mark with the  wonderful "Notgonnachange," and score a direct hit with the Poppy  and infectious melody of "Don't Say The Word."  "Love  Child" (not the Ross/Supremes hit) is another minor key tune, but with  the help of strings and rock guitar it generates plenty of musical and  emotional "heat."  The instrumental "I Can Hear You..."  sounds like soundtrack music from an inner-city adventure film...not as  compelling or memorable as say, the theme from "Shaft"....but  similar.
As S.O.S.' musical identity continues to evolve, it's rather fun  to look back on older albums and see how they introduced "new"  elements, like the 70's psychedelia and R&B that flavor this release.  As "Get In Touch..." demonstrates, they weren't always  successful, but I'll take "average" Swing Out Sister over just  about anything played in Top 40 radio these days.
-Mic
2500020
This album is slightly different from their past works but they're still the"Lep" I know. Thankfully they ditched much of their bubble gum pop-like chouruses that overan "Adrenilize" and opened themselves to hip-hop beats and Mexican/Spanish sounds (example: "Slang" and "Turn to Dust".) Though they have kept their ever-present power ballads and not quite hard rock songs. I feel this is a enjoyable album featuring a older,different,and better Leppard.
2973975
One of the best new wave pop bands of the 80's, ABC is still going strong. Though singer Martin Fry is the only original member left in the group, who cares when the music is still classy, stylish and entertaining as always. Musically the record has the smooth pop sound we've come to expect, with occasional touches of rock and electronica. Standout cuts include singles "The Very First Time" and "Love Is Strong" as well as the jazz-rock fusion of "One Way Traffic" and the sweet, pure pop of "Lose Yourself." Longtime fans will definitely want to add this one to their collection.
601162
Great mix of beats and different avenues. Every person will love this album. It's hip and it is slick. RAIN DROPS IS THE BEST,
1392678
This set appears to have "All" of the Four Seasons' works, which after 1968 most of their songs are uneventful if not boring. They tried to stay to remain "hip" alongside groups like the Beatles and others, but just couldn't compile the material to do so.  Still, the earlier songs remain classics as they still mesmerize one's youthful fantasies.  Bottom line is it's a worthy purchase.
2822950
Cool and hipster-ish for a younger man, but classic styling and beautifully made for an older guy.
1882142
Got this from the library when I was in high school in the 70s,

got my own vinyl record in the 80s, got the CD in the 90s; I

love this album.  A few of the songs are too religious for me,

or polically dated now, but her voice is still amazing and the

words still speak to me.
1553324
I have waited along time for this and it was just what I had expected the music is still fresh and there style is so unique. They are still one of the greatest bands of all time and still together even though they have change members but the sound is still the same. I really like the new songs and the hip-hop style of R&B. I was glad to hear Maurice's voice as well as Philip's. Looking forward to the next one.