Oldies but goodies that still kick [booty]!
343808
OK???  It's gotta be better than that!  This is one fine collection of songs from the 80s.  They bring back memories.  One good thing about this CD is the original recording of these tunes by the original artists.  And there are other fine compilations like that with songs from way back when, even as far back before I was born!  Every once in a while I could listen to them oldies but goodies.
3549003
I've been trying to chase down this mixed compilation for a couple of months now. Ever since I saw that The Herbaliser (Jake Wherry and Ollie Teeba) contributed a mix towards London nightclub's Fabric label. Known for their trip-hop, downtempo, and jazz infused instrumental hip-hop tracks, The Herbaliser got signed to Ninja Tune back in 1995, and since then been a resident for the label's staple sound. Their last appearance was a 7" single on Skyline Recordings, as well as a track contribution (Gadget Funk) towards a 2008 triple CD  sampler from Ninja Tune, You Don't Know: Ninja Cuts. For the FabricLive. 26 mix, The Herbaliser took a step back from downtempo sound to make a party mix. And what a mix it is. The turntable skills are flawless, but it is the track selection that makes this an instant gem for me. I feel it is my duty to take you on a quick tour of this genre-spanning collection of classics. We start off with ragga  track by Million Dan, moving quickly into dirty UK hip-hop, then a track by RJD2 and a label mate appearance by Dynamic Syncopation. Blufoot and Yungun add some North London rhymes followed by a classic Hurby's Machine with Antoinette. On track 8 (out of 24), we break down into James Brown! From here on The Herbaliser rock the tables with some funk, electro, and of course, soul. We've got J Rocc, old-skool breakbeat track from Demon Boyz, and even a 1971 soul disco from The Jackson 5! The Roots kick in with Boom! at track 21, and Dynamix II treats us to an '87 vocoder electro classic. We barely finish with some crunk from Diplo, as Bugz In The Attic contributes the last broken beat. Whew! It's a doozy! Thank you, Herbaliser, thank you!
3148304
Another strong collection in Rhino's New Wave Hits series. Great stuff like Jo Boxers' "Just Got Lucky" and the super cool "Fanactic" by Felony. Add some classic cuts from Squeeze, The Fixx and Big Country and it all adds up to a very worthy collection. Overall, great fun stuff from a time when music was catchy, clever and optimistic. If you grew up in the 80's, chances are you'll dig this CD as well as the others in this great series.
1429270
Without a doubt some of the tracks will sound like outdated early R&B, dance tracks because, well, that's what they are. However, this duo was just as hot if not hotter than other duos of the era such as Peaches & Herb, Ashford and Simpson, etc. Also, like Ashford and Simpson, Rene and Angela would write and even perform instruments and background vocals for an early Janet Jackson album and a Rufus and Chaka Khan comeback (out of print) album. It was the strong and sensual vocal harmonies that Rene Moore and Angela Winbush produced that gave them a certain edge over other imitators of their style. Rene's vocal style was less aggressive than Angela's yet they created beautiful music together. It wasn't until their smash 1985 LP titled Street Called Desire that would catapult them to R&B stardom that would go beyond their previous success with just the dance club going faithful. Still, this Classic Masters Collection offers some remarkable memories of those hot summer nights listening to that R&B station in Anywhere, USA !
1888036
This music takes me back to the good old days of post disco music.  I was only 6 or 7 years old when this music cames out, but I always listened to it whenever I went to my uncle's house (he had the original albums on CASSETTE)!Anyway, this was the essence of dance music! Simply THE BEST!
3038213
How can you tell that Gen X is starting to age?
We're waxing nostalgic about the music we grew up to in the 1980s... and that we're buying anthology CDs of the same!
At any rate, this particular album contains  eight tracks that are worth waxing nostalgic over. Both versions of  'Forever Young' are tracks that we can relate to on both sides of the  Atlantic, and we probably all have slightly dimmer memories of the very  cool song 'Big in Japan.'and this particular collection captures the heyday  of the 12" single and the 'remix' by putting both versions of the  tunes in one location. It's a worthy addition to any collection of 80s  music. (It's also something that young whipper-snappers looking for some  *quality* dance music might want to check out. Hip-hop? Bah! We had *real*  dance music when *I* was young! :)  )
By the way, the 'Singles  Collection' only gets Four Stars because I hated 'Red Rose' the first time  around. Age hasn't made it any better. (The 12" mix version on this CD  sits a bit better with me, though.)
4230890
This will hit a note with the baby boomers who used to listen from the other room while your parents were playing this record for their guests on a saturday night."I lined a hundred men, against the wall, I bet a hundred dollors I can bang them all!", this was the degree of "filth" we turned red in the face in those days. Belle's little ditty songs were ahead of their time in my estimation, similar to a Red Foxx album of the same era, by today's standards, not rauncy enough, but certainly "risque" for it's times. What can I say?, I would buy this more for the nostalgia than for playing for today's audiences. This brings back very found memories of my "Queens Projects" childhood.
3634557
Compilation of most of his best numbers, but with a kick! One could call the "kick" the varied "guest stars" or "big names sitting-in" a big bonus. Order it today!
4868254
This CD has a lot of oldies and goodies.  I love the song called Kicks.  I used to watch this group on TV and was a fan.
980361
Still after all these years...this is such a great album!! Fun album to listen to and dance to, still. I purchased the entire because I enjoyed the entire album. Those that grew up in the 80's know what I'm referring to. Just fun and a way to get people on the dance floor.
205093
We got this book in the early 90s...it still works! And guess what, there are even BONUS features! If you press all of the buttons at once (ex, accidentally stepping on the book...LOL), you get a whole myriad of other songs played, such as Yankee Doodle, Kookaburra Song, Boom Boom Diddum Daddum Waddum Chew, etc...it's hilarious!
1168958
Ab Fab was one of the funniest shows on tv, and that hasn't changed. Maybe it's just me, but these newer episodes aren't as fabulous as the older ones on the 4 DVD set. Maybe they've just had to tone things down a bit, some of the magic is gone. But, these sweeties are still something to be cherished and enjoyed. The price is right for this box set and there are some great goodies to be owned as well. The only thing I wish they had added was "The Final Shout". Anyway, this is still a solid buy for the bad girl in all of us.
3838021
Although I bought this collection of original Vikki Carr recordings for my mom, I also grew up on this kind of stuff in the mid 1970s and late 1980s.  My mom allowed me to load this collection onto my computer, so that I could once again relive memories from my younger years.  But I've gotta admit I have yet to listen to all of these songs from this relatively recent collection.  Most of what I've heard is great stuff, and I also like to go random when building a playlist on my Windows media player.

I also decided to create my own customized album art for this collection, since I'm not all that crazy about this one here.  Pink is indeed a favorite color of mine, but this is not the best photo of Vikki.  I found one from several decades later - in fact, as recent as the last decade - and determined it was a more suitable and up-to-date photo.  The new shot depicts Miss Carr in her early 70s, and yet she has still got that look of an angel.  Apparently, that comes from both good genes, and possibly not having any kids.  Vikki Carr is like Shirley Jones...she has aged OH, so gracefully!
4963848
These guys are my personal favorite PERIOD! Been listening to them since 1971. Bought an 8trak tape.  4way Street. About wore that tape out on a trip up HWY 1. This CD shows how good they still are. Proceeding to wear it out too!
4777057
Don't buy this for the 50's picture quality, but what a hoot to see these old shows-- most likely for the first time if you're under 55.

Sitcoms from Peter Lawford & Betty White; a Dragnet "stolen Jesus" story; Ozzie & Harriet Nelson's teen idol son Rick (w/ legendary guitarist James Burton!) rocking the Eve; so-not digital cartoons; a Jimmy Durante film; Howdy Doody; beaucoup variations on A Night Before Christmas .... The list goes on & on.

Good stuff, and lots of it, especially at the price. A great gift: make some cocoa and share the old-school warmth.
2306293
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"Axe Bahia 2001" (DVD)
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This is a great collection of uptempo Brazilian pop from the late 1990s, "axe" music (pronounced "ah-shay") in its manic later years... This DVD features many of the biggest stars of the style: E O Tchan, Cheiro De Amor, As Meninas, Ivete Sangalo, Banda Eva, Terra Samba and others... There are twenty-five videos in all, and they give a pretty good sense of the style. Sexy, sweaty, often crude and shamelessly tacky -- this is good-time party music with lots of brazen booty shaking and slinky samba moves. It's amazingly unsubtle but also kinda fun. Definitely worth checking out to get a feel for the Top 40 end of Brazilian pop, circa 1997-2001. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Guide To Brazilian Music)
2920612
Good to hear an album that takes you back to golden era quality but still keeps the sound current and relevant!