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The Cars Greatest Hits

Artist: The Cars
Duration: 49:46
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop Rock, New Wave, Synth-pop
Label: Elektra
My Rating:
Release: 1985
Summary: ℗ 1985 Elektra / Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the United States.
© 1985 Elektra / Asylum Records. A Division of Warner Communications, Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.

Side 1 (22:52)
Side 2 (22:43)


 

Catching Up with Depeche Mode

Artist: Depeche Mode
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Reprise / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (29 votes)
Release: 1990
Summary: A singles collection chronicling the band's first five years, " Catching Up with Depeche Mode" is the perfect primer for would-be fans. The first three tracks feature Vince Clarke's inimitable brand of bubble-gum synth pop, brimming with catchy counterpoint and wonderfully predictable chord progressions. The remaining songs chart Martin Gore's evolution as a composer, his earlier Clarke-esque material gradually transforming into the darker, noisier synth works that characterized mid-to-late-'80s Depeche Mode. The band's other defining elements, i.e. Gore's fragile vocals contrasted with David Gahan's resonant baritone are well represented, although the hits "Everything Counts" and "People are People" are notably absent. "--Michael A. Massa"


 

Catching Up With Depeche Mode

Artist: Depeche Mode
Genre: Electronic, Synth-pop
Label: Sire
My Rating:
Release: 1985
Summary: © 1985 Sire Records Company
℗ 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Sire Records Company
Made in U.S.A.

Variations of this US cassette:
1) with AR (Allied Record Company) under the catalogue number 4-25346, printed on the tape, small window, "Made in USA" at the top center of the shell, 100-50-0 scale (this one)
[url=http://www.discogs.com/release/15120290] 2) with AR (Allied Record Company) under the catalogue number 4-25346, printed on the tape, No "Made in USA" ebossed, small dent under timming window scale [/url]

[url=http://www.discogs.com/release/5741813] With SR (Specialty Records Corporation) under the catalogue numer 4-25346, printed on the tape [/url]


 

Catching Up with Depeche Mode [CASSETTE]

Artist: Depeche Mode
Genre: Reggae
Label: Sire
My Rating:
Rating: 5.0 (1 votes)
Release: 1990
Summary: A singles collection chronicling the band's first five years, "Catching Up with Depeche Mode" is the perfect primer for would-be fans. The first three tracks feature Vince Clarke's inimitable brand of bubble-gum synth-pop, brimming with catchy counterpoint and wonderfully predictable chord progressions. The remaining songs chart Martin Gore's evolution as a composer, his earlier Clarke-esque material gradually transforming into the darker, noisier synth works that characterized mid-to-late-'80s Depeche Mode. The band's other defining elements--e.g., Gore's fragile vocals contrasted with David Gahan's resonant baritone--are well-represented, although the hits "Everything Counts" and "People are People" are notably absent. "--Michael A. Massa"


 

Changesbowie

Artist: David Bowie
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Rykodisc
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (22 votes)
Release: 1990
Summary: Bowie's 1990 hits compilation, deleted in the U.S. Contains 18 of the Thin White Duke's finest from 1969-1990, all digitally remastered. Includes 'Space Oddity', 'Changes', 'Suffragette City', 'Rebel Rebel', 'Young Americans', 'Golden Years', 'Ashes To Ashes', 'Let's Dance' and 'Blue Jean'. 1990 release.


 

Changesbowie

Artist: David Bowie
Duration: 1:13:43
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Rock & Roll, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Glam
Label: Ryko Analogue
My Rating:
Release: 1990


 

Cherry Pie

Artist: Warrant
Genre: Metal
Label: Columbia
My Rating:
Release: 1990


 

Chicago 17

Artist: Chicago
Genre: Classic Rock
Label: Rhino / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 10
Release: 2006
Summary: This sounds AWESOME! Now granted I don't have a fancy stereo system. I use my iMac G5 with bose speakers hooked up to it but the resolution/definition in these songs are much improved from the old 80s CD. It even sounds much clearer and more detailed than the same songs that are featured on the box set that came out about 3 years ago. It is like redescoving this CD since I am able to hear it in a way I never was able to before.

The main complaint I have is the bonus track. This is probably Chicago's most consitant album and I believe it was ruined by the bonus track. The song sounds unfinished and it features Robert Lamm singing with what sounds like David Pack of Ambrosia fame. There are many other great songs that could have been used. Another complaint some may have, but I don't, is that they used the LP version to make this CD so there are a couple of songs on here that aren't going to sound like the old 80s CD. This doesn't bother me much since I grew up with the LP version.

So if you have fond memories of this album like I did or you are a fan of 80s music... buy this CD!


 

Chicago 17

Artist: Chicago
Genre: Pop
Label: Rhino / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (8 votes)
Release: 2006
Summary: Rhino does an excellent job once again with the chicago music catologue. Nice linear notes explaining the albums monumental success. Chicago 17 will not satisfy hardcore chicago fans but 17 brings me back to those magical and simplier 1980s. Chicago 17 sold over 7,000,000 copies throughout 1984-1985, in reality the chicago 17 tour(and album) was a launching pad for Peter Ceteras solo career, as Peter did write most of the songs on 17.James pankow did write "Once in a lifetime" and as an extra track on this remastered cd Robert Lamms "Where we belong". Producer and song writer David Foster co-wrote some of the songs and produced this blockbuster album. I do have to agree with some of the critics and reviews of this cd, that chicago 17 is mostly a Peter Cetera solo album. The rest of the band did contribute in some way to 17. I believe David Foster wanted to go in that direction, like it or not David Foster really helped Chicago with some really awesome success in the 1980s. One of the negatives of Fosters influence on 1980s Chicago is Danny Seraphines drumming is almost absent. I will always like Chicago 1-13 better than any of the 1980s recordings. I still think chicago does an awesome job on 17.The remastering is really crisp and sharp and lets you listen to Chicago 1980s in a different light. I realize edited songs may appear on Chicago 16-17 but I believe the songs were the same lengths on the original Lps, I am just glad 17 is remastered and will go along with my other Rhino remastered chicago cds.( note: Chicago 17s first vinyl run was pressed with the audiophile QUIEX II FORMAT for superior sound on vinyl records of that time. Recording engineer Humberto Gatica(recording engineer for 17) would eventually win a grammy for his recording expertise later on his career. When 17 first came out on cd improvements were made in the sound quality on the cd release of 17. Now hearing this remastered version of 17 the sound is even more awesome).


 

Chorus

Artist: Erasure
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Reprise / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 4.5 (27 votes)
Release: 1991
Summary: Lyrically and musically, "Chorus" is less campy and more evangelical than other Erasure creations. It's certainly just as grandiose and danceable as previous albums, but it seems as if songwriter Vince Clarke decided to stop composing smiley-face songs for a while and make a slightly more introspective, more socially observant album. For this reason, "Chorus" is Erasure's most enduring, most powerful recording. Crowd-cheering samples resound in "Love to Hate You," lending it an almost epic feel. The uplifting "Chorus" hopes for a time when we all treat each other a little better. It may not be the favorite Erasure album among dance-pop enthusiasts, but it's definitely the Erasure album that is meant to be taken seriously. "--Beth Bessmer"


 

Country Life

Artist: Roxy Music
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 5.0 (37 votes)
Release: 1989
Summary: Some contend Roxy Music peaked on their first two LPs, the ones with Brian Eno. Others contend they were best on their next two LPs, without Eno. "Country Life" is the second LP of the latter grouping, and it probably is the highpoint of the band's career (although its predecessor, "Street Life", is stiff competition). The haunting, melancholic "The Thrill of It All," the art-rockin' "Out of the Blue," the almost-pure '50s rock of "If It Takes All Night," and the decadent Berlin-before-the-War affectations of "A Really Good Time" all lead to the concluding "Prairie Rose," Bryan Ferry's campy ode to Texas and amour Jerry Hall. This was "alternative" rock before the term existed. After this, Roxy Music became an entirely different band. "--Bill Holdship"


 

Crackers International

Artist: Erasure
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (11 votes)
Release: 1990
Summary: This EP is a nice little diversion. A few great songs ( STOP! is excellent ) and a few great B-sides. By the way, Joe Diaz ( who reviewed this cd here ) , check your facts, "the Hardest Part" is NOT a Blondie cover !!!


 

Crackers International

Artist: Erasure
Duration: 24:40
Genre: Electronic, Synth-pop
Label: Sire
My Rating:
Release: 1989
Summary: Issued on an opaque white cassette shell, "SR" printed on both sides.

Recorded and mixed at Powerplant Studios.

© 1988 Sire Records Company
℗ 1988 Sire Records Company
Printed in U.S.A.


 

Cradle of Love

Artist: Billy Idol
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: Chrysalis
My Rating:
Summary: Side A: Cradle of Love (4:39)
Side B: 311 Man (3:37)*

*Bonus Track!


 

Cradle Of Love

Artist: Billy Idol
Duration: 8:16
Genre: Rock
Label: Chrysalis
My Rating:
Release: 1990


 

Crazy World

Artist: Scorpions
Genre: Rock
Label: Island / Mercury
My Rating:
Rating: 4.5 (31 votes)
Release: 1990
Summary: There are unfortunate, and fortunate, things about this album. The unfortunate part is that once you're at the top, like Scorpions were through the mid to late '80s, there is no where to go but down. Fortunately with 'Crazy World', they don't drop very far. Their first album of the 90's still brings some hard rockers, plus the ubiquitous ballads that have become synonymous with the success of Scorpions. "Don't Believe Her", "Kick Between The Eyes" and "Kicks After Six" prove that the band can still rock as hard as ever, while the ballads "Winds Of Change" and "Send Me An Angel" went to the top of the charts. It's obvious that perestroika and the end of the Cold War had a profound effect on the songwriting, much more so because of their geographical proximity to the Eastern Bloc.


 

The Cross of Changes

Artist: Enigma
Genre: Dance & DJ
Label: Virgin Records Us
My Rating:
Rating: 4.5 (100 votes)
Release: 1994
Summary: Haunting, evocative, mysterious, and magnificent, Enigma's "Cross of Changes" offers nine musical explorations of sound and sensation that dazzle and amaze. The songs unfold in rolling waves, each more complex and richly layered than the last, yet each fully capable of standing alone as a musically satisfying experience. The standout track on this disc is "Return to Innocence," which combines Native American chanting, Celtic harmonies, and a deceptively simple lyric to devastating effect. At once esoteric and elemental, "Cross of Changes" is a fine example of the best the genre has to offer. "--L.A. Smith"


 

Cyberpunk

Artist: Billy Idol
Genre: Pop
My Rating:
Rating: 4.0 (6 votes)
Summary: Chalk me up as another casual Billy Idol fan until I started to listen to CYBERPUNK. As a whole, the many and varied pieces here may *not* grab you on the first or even the second listening. But eventually you come to recognize the genius and pure entertainment of one track after another, culminating in the rapturous juggernaut of MOTHER DAWN. Put it on, let it run from beginning to end a few times, and you'll be hooked for life...and regrettably sad that this album was not recognized for the Magnum Opus that it was, for Idol's unique musical career.


 

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