The Engish Beat hit the jackpot.
589906
I got this album when it 1st came out in 1979. What a great album. I am a person of color. I love punk, Generation X, The Clash, Gang of Four. I love New Wave, The (early) Cure, The B-52's, The Urban Verbs. Reggae: Prince Far I,  The Mad Professor, Linton Quesi Johnson, and Old School Rap Music, ect... I was going to school in Worcester and I hung out in Boston quite a bit. To me this is significant because Boston was going through a lot of racial tension because of busing. Of course, London and other major towns in Britain were going through some problems of their own. Along come the English Beat. I saw them in Boston in 1980 and people of all colors came out to see them that night. Not one fight, but there was plenty of dancing going on and most everyone seemed to be having a great time or at least I know I was. Isn't that's what life is all about? Having a great time? Loved the album then, still love it now.
4344963
This song rocks in spades. It hits real hard when the system is crancked up. The beat is my favorite, cool for the drums.
4940646
All I have to say about this album is WOW.  Buy this cd as soon as you get some extra cash.  You will not be let down
3596473
The title of this new CD is very appropriate.  Engelbert is truly at his very best now and always.  How To Win Your Love has the new millennium sound and touch which brings to the "Chain of Love" many new fans.  This will be a "Top Hit" for Engelbert in the US for "2001".  Engelbert's version of "Strangers In The Night"  makes you want to get up and dance and brings this song back with a gusto and new flare.  Do not pass up this remarkable CD.  Congratulations and Good Luck to Engelbert. Dianne
962817
After looking & looking for a while for this double CD, I was able to find it used in ebay.  So I bid high like I've never bid before on ANY item, especially a cd.
I got it today, and I'm listening to it right this moment.  I am quite pleased & impressed.
A lot of Oakey's really good hits are included in this 2 CDs.  From "Someone" to "Sin City" to "El Nino."  There are a few tracks that I had not heard before, and I'm quite glad.
If you can find this cd, grab it by any means.  You will not be dissapointed at all, if you like electronic/dj/trance music.  This set has it all.
802133
I could not put "Jackpot" down. I was hook immediately when Gus, a co-op engineer student (ranked at the top of his class) is seduced by a  beautiful "rising star", at the medical engineering firm he is employed. Gus realizes early, that he is having a hard time resisting the seductress and needs to distant himself. But the seductress is delusional, despite evidence to the contrary. Gus remains at the medical engineering firm after graduation to continue to work on his invention.  Medical researchers and others involved hold the key to his future and the future of his invention. As the story evolves the story just keeps getting better all the way to the delightful surprise ending!

Craig Mueller is a good story teller and would compare his talent to John Grisham. (In which I have read everyone of Grisham's books). I look forward to future books and the upcoming movie. Highly recommend to anyone who likes suspense!!!!!
603346
Bought this CD just from the sample tracks and found it to be a winner. No dud tracks, I like it start to finsh.
2158054
I can only agree with the other enthusiastic reviewers and call this recording an absolute high-point in modern popular music.  A fortunate, forward-looking piece of art that is sure to be very rewarding for those who need something a little off-kilter. It has that kind of urgency and energy to it where you feel like the people involved truly needed to make this music, yet it somehow doesn't "attack" you.  It's also worth pointing out that the Shudder to Think track from the Victoria Williams "Sweet Relief" record is in a similar vein to this material, and worth the price of that album by itself.
3201037
My tastes of music range from Skid Row to New Kids On The Block to The Crystal,Prodidy and so on. I had a hard time finding this CD, I paid a steep $28.50 Cnd .It was worth every penny. I have to say, this is without  a doubt a classic among trance/electronic albums. However Saying this does  not do justice for this MASTERPIECE. I will not even try to explain this  music for you, just listen for yourself then listen again. AMAZING
2842545
This album should have been an even bigger hit than "Crime of the Century" was, because this album has easier songs to listen to (very few get to six minutes), a lot of it is Hodgson-sung (don't get me wrong; Davies has a fine voice, but face facts, Hodgson was the hit-man), and it is a fine blend of progessive, pop, and everything else that made Supertramp so super.  This album is worth any price for it, just for the songs 'Easy Does It', 'Sister Moonshine', 'A Soapbox Opera', 'Another Man's Woman', and the song that was a minor hit, 'Ain't Nobody But Me'. 'The Meaning' is my personal favorite.  Don't miss out on this CD, too many people already have already.
4631892
This is the first number one Club track hit for the duo of Friburn & Urik. This song is probably their best song they have done. The cd single comes in 5 mixes . The Electribe radio(3:42) and full mix(6:39) are my favorite. It is just as the title explains a electro type of remix. Then you get the Tribalistic radio(3:50) and full mix(9:23) and it too is very Tribal house in style. Then you get the wonderful Peter Bailey mix(7:17) and this is too the point and with a lot of energy. I swear the vocals are a distortion of the Grace Jones track "Slave To The Rhythm" where she goes "dance to the rhythm". I don't know because there is no credit given. A number one Billboard dance hit.
2477984
It has zuch an uplifting beat that you can listen to time and time again.
277532
This song is a huge step forward for supporting the gay community. It is something I thought I would have never seen in my lifetime. Great beat and overall good on the ears.
7205
Super track - the remaster did it justice.  Interesting high-tech instrument for its day really made this song stand out.
1601564
A little off key on some tunes but i really like the beat of the whole album. This guy was way ahead of the times on most of his collection
185648
I was a young man when I went to the 1979 Belmont Stakes, and I was HUGE fan of Spectacular Bid.
Everyone had tried to make a rivalry between Flying Paster, who had won some key races on the West Coast and The Bid, but I was unwavering in my support for him.
After he took both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, many newspaper writers were commenting that the Triple Crown was not that difficult anymore as we had seen Seattle Slew and Affirmed win in back to back years and now the Bid was going to make it three in a row.
I bought my "Extra" $2 ticket to have as a souvenir of the Bid's Triple Crown win, and I was all excited and anxious to see him race at Belmont.
The day was festive and exciting, and then the big race was upon us.
The bid had beaten most of these horses before, and distance was no problem with his breeding.
Well, to all those people who wrote it was getting easy to win a triple crown, it is now 2003 and we have not seen one since 1978.
Coming around the far turn and into the stretch, The Bid clipped heels and almost fell. One of his rivals from the earlier races, Bet Twice, was able to get a big lead coming into the stretch when this happened. The Bid valliantly re railed, but it was not possible to recover from the near fall.
Many people would tell you it was a miracle Bid finished at all and was not injured.
But this book to see what else happened to him, but be prepared to smile and revel in the glory of Spectacular Bid. He was one who was  successful on the track and in the breeding shed.
Nice Job Tim Capps ! Buy this book for your collection !
Best Regards to all, MC - TheStickRules. Com
4121670
So Solid Crew Is a new and strong British Rap and Uderground type Group. They to me are the strongest Rap Group in england. There Flows And Striaght out Rnb lines mix in with a underground treb beat makes a new sound that will penetrate the world. If they can get through to a good Producer they could Kill Groups like Cash Money and They trying to come back No limit records. I think that if you like rap you will get hooked to they sick and ill ryhmes. and if you like a treb beat you will love this cd its filled with it.  My favorite Track is Haterz cause it mixes the treb and bass with a little rnb and rap its tight so check this cd out and pick a copy up from amazon.com. its worth the money plus it has some Hizzey bonuses on the cd load it in your computer and you get more for your money. They have also got a lot of catchy lines so pick it up or miss out.