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	The Cover Girls - The Cover Girls - Greatest Hits [Warlock]
	"The Second Greatest Group Of Free-style!"	2007-02-13
In the late 80's, free-style ruled the dancefloors especially in places like Miami and New York and "The Cover Girls" were one of the movements biggest stars. Even though MTV did not embrace them, nor give them exposure, they managed five top 40 hits between 87-92 and several other minor hits and club favorites. The songs that truly capture the free-style movement are "Show Me", "Inside Outside", and "Because of You" which are three of their most enduring songs. However, it was their two big ballads that became their biggest hits and those are "We Can't Go Wrong" and "Wishing On a Star." Billboard Hot 100 chart history: 1. Spring Love #98 (1987) 2. Show Me #44 (1987) 3. Because of You #27 (1988) 4. Promise Me #40 (1988) 5. Inside Outside #55 (1988) 6. My Heart Skips A Beat #39 (1989) 7. We Can't Go Wrong #8 (1989) 8. All That Glitters Isn't Gold #49 (1990) 9. Funk Boutique #55 (1991) 10. Wishing On a Star #9 (1992) 11. Thank You #75 (1992) So why 4 stars? Thsi collection is missing two of their chart hits..."Spring Love" and "All That Glitters Isn't Gold." Although a nice, disposable pop group, these girls were slightly overshadowed by the more successful and slightly more mainstream "Expose" and were effected by an ever changing line-up..which seems to be a common problem among girl groups since Expose had the same problem in the early 90's...as did 2day's modern equivilent "Destiny's Child." Anyways, recommended for fans of freestyle, and dance music in general.
	Kate Bush - The Kick Inside
	"The USA Seriously Missed Out On This One"	2007-02-13
Although Kate had a hit in the US with "The Man With A Child In His Eyes", this album went un-noticed upon its release in the late 70's in the states, while it blew up over-seas, making her a sensation in the UK. Discovered and nurtured by Pink Floyd, you definitely get a kind of "trippy" influence with this album. Kate's vocals are unique and compliment the misty piano and sometimes dark orchestrations quite well. This definitely and album that is meant to be listened to straight through and each song is easy to appreciate. The ultimate highlight is, of course, her signature song "Wuthering Heights." I definitely prefer this original version to the 1985 re-cut she did. Her girly, yearning vocals in the chorus are striking against the music although it reaks of that 70's influence...just listen to that bass. The opening track "Moving" is also incredible and the perfect opening...."You crush the lily in my soooooul..." You also have the sweet piano ballad "The Man With a Child In His Eyes" that introduced Kate to the states just listen to that french horn!. "Them Heavy People" sounds like something straight out of a quirky musical, but that isn't a bad thing. I want to dance every time I hear it. My other favorite has to be the title track which offers the perfect closing. Don't just buy it for these songs I have highlighted, though. This is truly one of those rare albums where every track has something to offer and easily one of the top choices in my collection. If you are a fan of Tori Amos, check this out!
	Kate Bush - The Kick Inside
	"The USA Seriously Missed Out On This One"	2007-02-13
Although Kate had a hit in the US with "The Man With A Child In His Eyes", this album went un-noticed upon its release in the late 70's in the states, while it blew up over-seas, making her a sensation in the UK. Discovered and nurtured by Pink Floyd, you definitely get a kind of "trippy" influence with this album. Kate's vocals are unique and compliment the misty piano and sometimes dark orchestrations quite well. This definitely and album that is meant to be listened to straight through and each song is easy to appreciate. The ultimate highlight is, of course, her signature song "Wuthering Heights." I definitely prefer this original version to the 1985 re-cut she did. Her girly, yearning vocals in the chorus are striking against the music although it reaks of that 70's influence...just listen to that bass. The opening track "Moving" is also incredible and the perfect opening...."You crush the lily in my soooooul..." You also have the sweet piano ballad "The Man With a Child In His Eyes" that introduced Kate to the states just listen to that french horn!. "Them Heavy People" sounds like something straight out of a quirky musical, but that isn't a bad thing. I want to dance every time I hear it. My other favorite has to be the title track which offers the perfect closing. Don't just buy it for these songs I have highlighted, though. This is truly one of those rare albums where every track has something to offer and easily one of the top choices in my collection. If you are a fan of Tori Amos, check this out!
	The Snake Pit
	"Still Entertaining/Powerful Movie"	2006-10-06
I'm 22 years old so obviously, this movie was waaaaaay before my time and was even before my parents' time. Despite that, it has remained one of my favorites since I first viewed it ten years ago. The story is based around Virgina Cunningham who is placed in a mental hospital after suffering an apparent mental breakdown. The movie focuses around her slow recovery with the help of a patient, insightful doctor and her husband who is desperate to understand the nature of his wife's illness. Although the story is great, the setting is the real star of the film. The hospital with its raving...sometimes even frightening patients, the overcrowded conditions, and sometimes cruel nurses make the viewer sympathize with de Havilland's frightened and confused character. This is a real gem of its time and still holds up well.
	Michael W. Smith - The First Decade, 1983-1993
	"Timeless Songs...Amazing Songwriter"	2006-07-24
First off, yes...some of these songs scream late-80's/early 90's corny pop. Richard Marx instantly jumps to mind upon the first few seconds of the first track, but after a few listens, whether you're a fan of this kind of music or not, you really appreciate these songs. No, Michael W. Smith has never been known for his amazing vocals although his voice is distinguishable. What this really shows is his strong songwriting. He along with Amy Grant pioneered the art of balancing a successful pop career along with staying a respectable Christian artist. Although not quite as successful as Grant in the pop field, Mr. Smith did have his flash as a pop music star in the early 90's. "Place In This World" was a big hit hitting #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of his strongest songs to date. "I Will Be Here For You" cowritten by the amazing Diane Warren was also a big hit hitting the top 40 and becoming a staple at adult contemporary and lite rock radio. These are the two biggest hits, but not the only worthy songs on the album. The kick-off track "Do You Dream of Me" may be seen as cheese by some, but deep down, it's a gorgeous, heart-felt ballad. "Go West Young Man" is upbeat, catchy pop at it's best. "Friends" and "Great Is the Lord" have since become contemporary Christian favorites and are still widely sang and enjoyed years later by millions of Christians....not many 80's pop artists can say the same...well...none of them can except maybe Amy Grant. Highly recommended. You don't have to be a Christian to appreciate him either although it definitely helps ;) He's a great songwriter and puts his heart and soul into his music. Probably one of my top three choices in my music collection.
	Amy Grant - Heart in Motion
	"Happy Peppy Pop Music...."	2005-02-20
I know, that's a lot of p's....but anyways, this was one of the biggest pop albums of the early 90's and rightfully so. Up until this point, Amy was mainly known for her Christian music, although she had a big pop hit in the 80's with Peter Cetera on the song "The Next Time I Fall In Love." "Heart In Motion" yielded five big hit singles. "Baby Baby" is by far the best and most memorable and a single I will forever associate with the early 90's. It was a #1 single and catchy as anything on the radio at that time. "Every Heartbeat" was the other monster and actually, I consider one of the weakest songs on the album. It hit #2 on the charts I'm pretty sure and its upbeat, but just does not grab me like "Baby Baby" always has. "That's What Love Is For" was also a big top 10 hit and a ballad I remember fondly from my childhood. Corny??? Maybe a bit, but pop music today needs a little of this type of sugary sweetness. The kickoff track "Good For Me" was also a solid top 10 hit and rightfully so,cuz it's also insanley catchy and almost as good as "Baby Baby." Finally, "I Will Remember You" was the fourth hit off of "Heart In Motion" and made the top 20, just barely missing the top 10. It's a beautiful ballad...even better than TWLIF. I still hear it occasionally on adult contemporary radio. As for the non-singles, "Ask Me" and "Gailieo" are also very strong. "How Can We See That Far" and "Hope Set High" close the album with Amy returning to her inspirational/ Christian roots. Major props to Amy for creating a strong, mainstream pop album that could appeal to all audiences without alienating her original fans. This is a classic, folks. Pop stars today should take notes on this one. No, that does not mean that they have to get all religious on us not that that is a bad thing, but it would be nice to hear positive, lighthearted pop on the radio again.
	Cranberries - Stars: The Best of the Cranberries, 1992-2002
	"Essential"	2005-01-23
This band was one of the best bands of the 90's and no doubt the best female-fronted band of the decade. The lead singer's Celtic wail gave them a distinguishable sound yeah, we had had similar vocal styles from Sarah Mclachlan and Sinead O'Conner, but this was a different sound. As far as the material, the album is kicked off right away with their most familiar and radio friendly material. "Dreams" is still one of my favorite songs and is actually still played quite a bit on the radio as is their biggest commercial hit, the ballad "Linger." Both tracks are awesome. "Zombie" was the band's big rock hit and is a powerful track. My favorite song is probably "Ode To My family" which I have always found sort of endearing for some reason. Some of my other personal highlights include "Be With You", "Free To Decide" and "Analyze." For fans of the alternative bands of the 90's, this is essential. This group was awesome and can appeal to many different audiences.
	Complete Sonatas and Fantasies for Solo Piano
	"Reasonably Priced"	2004-12-10
This is a nice, reasonably priced edition of Mozart's sonatas. It also includes his Fantasies also. My biggest problem is that there are no fingerings present. Yes, the lack of excessive fingerings can sometimes be good, but there are absolutely none given in this edition. There are also some editorial changes, none of which are glaringly severe, but slightly annoying. Mozarts sonatas are a must for any classical pianist and a great teaching tool for the intermediate pianist wishing to advance to more challenging works. The Dover edition is fine, but you might want to examine other editions before settling on this one.
	Salem's Lot
	"Awesome Considering it Was Made For TV In the 70's"	2004-06-27
First off, this DVD is your best bet with the full version. Back in the day, I bought the condensed version on video which butchers a good 70 minutes of footage. I had the liberty of seeing the TNT remake of this the other night and was rather disappointed. Although it was slightly more faithful to King's novel, I found a lot of it laughable and the effects were idiotic. This is much better. The story centers a writer returning to his hometown just as a vampire and his servant take up residence and begin preying on the townspeople. The vampire Barlow is very Nosferatu-ish in thsi when actually in the book, he was basicly an average man that happened to be a vampire, but oh well. The vampire make-up and everythingis actually pretty scary and convincing which is more than I can say for the recent remake. Overall, highly recommended. It's not what you would call scary, but it's good for a creepy night-time viewing. And don't miss out on the book!
	Carly Simon - The Best of Carly Simon
	"Classic Carly"	2004-04-04
carly Simon enjoyed success in the early/mid 70's as part of the singer/songwriter movement along with the likes of Carole King, James Taylor, and Joni Mitchell. This album captures her most familiar material quite decently. "You're So Vain" is instantly recognizable and was incidently sampled by Janet Jackson for her 2001 hit "Son of A Gun." It's a clever piece of pop songwriting if ever there was one. "You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you!" Classic! A personal favorite of mine is the melancholy "I Haven't Got Time For the Pain" which was another big hit for her. "Anticipation" is another great addition and another classic infamous for its ketchup connection! I also enjoy "That's the Way i've Always Heard..." The only track I really do not care for is "Attitude Dancing." This is a great collection for any fan of Carly or the singer/songwriter movement period.
	Jewel (Pop) - Stand [Single]
	"Not As Good As "Intuition", But..."	2003-10-17
this is still a decent song from Jewel's 0304. So many people have labeled her as a sell-out, yet lyrically, this song is actually deep and has meaning...not to mention a catchy chorus. The B-side "Leave the Lights On" is decent too.
	Herbert Stothart, Harold Arlen, E. Y. Harburg - The Wizard Of Oz: Selections From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
	"Wonderful Music"	2003-04-25
This is a great soundtrack to one of the best movies of all time. I mainly got it for "Over the Rainbow," but of course you get all the rest of the great songs that made this movie what it was. You even get outtakes such as "The Jitterbug" which wasn't featured in the final cut. So why 4 stars? The sound quality is terrible. I'm sure there is some way out there to remaster these recordings. I have to turn by CD player all the way up to fully appreciate this CD. It's a shame. This is some of the best music to be featured in 20th century cinema.
	Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam - Super Hits
	*"Sigh* 80's Nostalgia"**	2003-04-14
Anyone who is familiar with mid/ late 80's pop has got to remember Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam and the great jams they cranked out. All of the big ones are here. You get both of their fabulous #1 hits. "Head To Toe" starts out like a Supremes song and then takes off with a terrific catchy chorus instantly recognizable. "Lost In Emotion" was the other #1 and is just as great. Then you have the slow song "All Cried Out" which is beautiful and although Lisa Lisa comes off as sort of whiny, it justifies the song so it's forgivable. "Youuuuuu you leave me so confuuuused, now I'm all cried out...over you." An 80's slow jam classic. Plus, you get the great free-style dance jams that put them on the map in the first place. Who can forget "I Wonder If I Take You Home" or one of my faves "Can You Feel the Beat." A MUST buy for 80's music fans. I don't care what people say about the 80's. Free-style dance music like Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam is awesome and music just isn't made this fun anymore. If you like this, I also recommend music by Expose and Debbie Gibson. Ear candy to help you forget about your troubles!
	Mariah Carey - Never Forget You
	"Very Underrated Mariah Single"	2003-03-12
Mariah's "Music Box" album is a pop classic. Overloaded with beautiful pop gems, "Never Forget You" was definitely one of them, but unfortunately, it never get the radio play or attention it deserved due to the huge success of "Without You" which is the B-side of this single. Mariah's vocals are gorgeous on NFY and it's definitely one of the highlights of her early 90's material. Don't pass this one up!
	Mariah Carey - Fantasy
	"Mariah's Career Highlight"	2003-03-12
Don't get me wrong, Mariah has had TONS of awesome singles, but this one was without a doubt her best one. The beat was irresistible, her vocals were fantastic, and the sampling was perfect. "Fantasy" was one of the best pop singles of the 90's. However, I'm not a big fan of the ODB remix. I enjoy the original too much. "Fantasy" also marked Mariah's decent into the hip-hop genre and although it had great results on this, future singles would suffer.
	Mariah Carey - Fantasy
	"Mariah's Career Highlight"	2003-03-12
Don't get me wrong, Mariah has had TONS of awesome singles, but this one was without a doubt her best one. The beat was irresistible, her vocals were fantastic, and the sampling was perfect. "Fantasy" was one of the best pop singles of the 90's. However, I'm not a big fan of the ODB remix. I enjoy the original too much. "Fantasy" also marked Mariah's decent into the hip-hop genre and although it had great results on this, future singles would suffer.
	Britney Spears - I'm a Slave 4 U [Import CD]
	"Very Underrated Song"	2003-03-11
"I'm A Slave 4 U" was the first single from Britney's 2001 self-titled album. Although it was a hit, cracking the top 40 and climbing to #27, this song should've been huge. With the possible exception of her debut single "Baby One More Time," this is her best single hands down. Catchy, with a great beat and a great music video this is great pop. Plus, Britney's vocals are actually pretty decent. The Neptunes did an awesome job on this.
	ABBA - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of ABBA
	"Great For Casual Fans"	2003-02-14
This is definitely a good CD for people who are casual fans of Abba and looking for the essentials. The hits are here although the sound quality could be better. Of course, you get the ever-so-famous "Dancing Queen." Everyone knows this song. You also get many of their other great songs including two of my personal favorites "Knowing Me, Knowing You" and "Take A Chance On Me." Plus one of the best songs of their career "The Winner Takes It All." My complaint would be that I would rather have seen them take off one of the lesser songs and put on "Lay All Your Love On Me" but oh well. If you are looking for a little more, I recommend the "Gold" collection. Definitely worth a few extra bucks.
	Diana Ross & The Supremes - 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
	"Great Song Choices"	2003-02-05
The 20th Century Masters collections are infamous for leaving off hits when it comes to many artists. However, this one is pretty well done and put together. Of course, the Supremes had a ton of hits so not everyone of their big songs are here although a majority are. Every song on here is instantly recognizable. Everyone knows "Stop In the Name of Love," "Baby Love," and "Where Did Our Love Go." My personal favorite is the great closing track "Someday We'll Be Together." My only complaint is the omission of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me." That's probably my favorite song by them and it would've made a good addition. Oh, well. The Supremes were definitely THE girl supergroup. They paved the way for others such as Destinys Child, Expose, and En Vogue. Very few artists have as many hits to back them up as them.
	Christine Aguilera - Dirrty / Make Over
	"Cool Party Song"	2003-02-02
"Dirrty" is a great dance song and is sure to get people on the dancefloor. It was only a minor hit just barely making the top 50...probably because the song will forever be associated with the disgusting video. I will have to agree though that Christina sounds ridiculous doing this type of music. Her voice is such a powerful and mature instrument that it really should be focusing on different types of songs. Christina...you are not hip hop. Don't feel you have to join the bandwagon just because everyone and their mama is using a rapper in their music nowadays.
	Monsta Jamz
	"Great 90's R&B Overview"	2002-12-31
This is an excellent retrospective of 90's R&B. All of these songs top anything that is being done in R&B today. It's a grear listen straight through. Destiny Child's first smash "No No No" kicks off the album wonderfully along with well-known jams from Nexr and Blackstreet. One of Monica's early hits is here which is "Don't Take It Personal" followed by R Kelly's #1 smash "Bump n Grind." En Vogue's best song of their career "Don't Let Go" is a great addition as is the irresistible 1998 hit "Ghetto Superstar." Jade's "Don't Walk Away" is definitely one of my favorites. "On Bended Knee" is a great ballad from Boyz II Men although I think a couple other of their songs would've been better. Adina Howard's "Freak Like Me" is a fairly good song as is the closing track "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" from the late Aaliyah. This CD is great just to put on and listen straight through. There is no down right bad track on the album although some songs are better than others. I think a track from Mariah Carey could've been added. She was the biggest pop/R&B artist of the 90's and I think her 1995 hit "Fantasy" would've been heavenly on here, but it's still great. Highly recommended for any R&B fan. Ashanti, Ja Rule, and company...take notes.
	Pure Disco, Vol. 2
	"The Best of the Series"	2002-12-25
This is the best of the "Pure Disco" series. It contains all the best songs. It kicks off with a decent remix of Gloria Gaynor's disco standard "I Will Survive" and the album takes off after that. My favorite track would probably be "Turn the Beat Around," an explosive purscussion-based track. You also get "What A Feeling" from the movie Flashdance which was which hit long after disco's hey-day and "Rock the Boat" which was is considered by some the first disco song. Abba are included with "Gimme Gimme Gimme" which was not one of their bigger songs, but a great disco track anyways and the Weather Girls are a great addition with "It's Raining Men." This is an awesome CD for a party. It'll be sure to have everyone up and dancing to these great disco classics!
	Roxette - Don't Bore Us, Get to the Chorus: Greatest Hits [Edel]
	"All The Hits On One CD"	2002-12-20
Roxette were/are one of the world's biggest international pop groups. Although they're not really popular in the US, they're still huge in Europe. But back in the late-80's and early-90's, Roxette were big here in the US thanks to their #1 debut single "The Look" which is on here along with their other three fantastic #1 hits "Joyride," "Listen To Your Heart," and from Pretty Woman, "It Must Have Been Love." Two other US top 10 hits are included on here too which are "Dangerous" and the beautiful power ballad "Fading Like A Flower." Equally good is the top 40 hit "Dressed For Success' just try not to dance while listening to it. There are also a few minor hits being "Church of Your Heart" and "Spending My Time." "I Wish I Could Fly" and "Stars" are newer songs that weren't really hits in the US but were overseas and they are also good songs. This is definitely a great pop collection!
	En Vogue - Best of En Vogue
	"Hit After Hit"	2002-12-15
En Vogue are a great R&B group and it's a shame that they aren't that popular anymore but in the early and mid 90's they were a force to be reckoned with and a nice amount of pop and R&B hits during that time period. This collection features their top 10 hits "My Lovin (Never Gonna Get It)," "Whatta Man," "Don't Let Go," "Hold On," "Free Your Mind," and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel." "Don't Let Go" was one of the biggest hits of 1996-1997 and is probably one of the best if not THE best R&B songs of the 90's. En Vogue's vocals are flawless. "Whatever" and "Lies" were moderate hits for the group and are also nice inclusions. "No Fool No More" may not have been one of En Vogue's biggest songs, but it's a great R&B ballad and the girls sound great on it. This is a nice CD to add to any "Greatest Hits" collection. Pretty much every song is worthy.
	Kelly Clarkson - Before Your Love/A Moment Like This
	"Fabulous Voice"	2002-09-29
Kelly Clarkson has a great voice. Such a breath of fresh air over the other "music" dominating the scene right now. mainly hip hop. She is obviously going to be huge and this single proved it by hitting #1 here in the US and setting a record on Billboard by jumping from #52 to #1 in a single week. "A Moment Like This" is a gorgeous ballad and Kelly's voice is perfect for it. The other song "Before Your Love" isn't quite as good hence the 4 star rating but is still pleasant enough. I can not wait until her debut album!
	Taylor Dayne - Taylor Dayne - Greatest Hits
	"Fantastic Voice"	2002-08-10
Taylor Dayne had a fabulous voice. A sort of cross between Whitney Houston and Kylie Minogue. It's a shame she didn't survive the mid-90's grunge and gangsta rap period. She had an impressive amount of top 10 hits. Even more than Debbie Gibson or Tiffany who are probably both remembered over Ms. Dayne. Her biggest hits being "Tell It to My Heart", "Don't Rush Me", "I'll Always Love You", and her #1 smash "Love Will Lead You Back" (all represented here.)Also here are her other considerably large songs "Prove Your Love", "Can't Get Enough of Your love' and one of my personal favorites, the Diane Warren penned "I'll Be Your Shelter." Perhaps her most underrated song "Send Me A Lover" is also generously included. I don't think it was a big hit, although it might have been a minor hit. So for fans of late 80's/early 90's pop, Taylor Dayne's "Greatest Hits" is a must have. Her voice stood out from the rest and it's a shame that she's still not conquering the charts.
	New Kids on the Block - New Kids on the Block - Greatest Hits
	"Good Pop Songs (For That Time Period)"	2002-08-10
Yes, the songs were corny. And yes, with the possible exception of Jordan Knight, they really weren't that talented. Not as talented as the Backstreet Boys or even *N sync. But there was no denying Knight's vocals or their great (but corny) pop songs. They had 3 #1 singles "I'll Be Loving You", "Hangin Tough", and "Step By Step." They also had several other top 10 singles "Cover Girl", "You Got the Right Stuff", "Please Don't Go Girl" "Didn't I Blow Your Mind", and "Tonight." All are represented here. My favorite is probably "Cover Girl." You can't help but crank it. Also the funk of "Hangin Tough" and dance/disco groove of "Step By Step" are undeniable. Their strong points were their dance singles though. I never cared for their ballads. "I'll Be Loving You" was in my opinion the only decent one. So, for fun catchy 80's dance pop, this is a great buy. If ballads are more your taste, try the Backstreet Boys. :)
	Backstreet Boys - Backstreet's Back
	"If Only the US Could've Gotten This..."	2002-06-15
This album was released back in 1997 when we were getting their US debut here in the states. The US debut was a combination of this album and their European debut. However, in making the US debut, some really good songs from here were left off. This CD includes 3 of BSB's biggest hits to date ("Everybody", "As Long As You Love Me", and "All I Have to Give") which were released over the course of 1997-1999 along with "Quit Playing Games" and "I'll Never Break Your Heart" from their first album. Also present on here is the fair cover of "Set Adrift" and the almost frightening "If You Want It To Be Good Girl." And then we have the even better songs that were never released here in the states. The uptempo "That's the Way I like It" (no, it isn't a KC and the Sunshine band cover) is a nice little dance song and has became a fan favorite, but it was never really one of mine. It's still worth checking out. There's also the gorgeous ballad "10,000 Promises" which is another fan favorite and really shows off BSB's powerful vocals. Next is the power ballad "Like A Child" (a favorite of mine) complete with an electric guitar solo and everything. "That's What She Said" is also on here. Written and sang by Brian, it's more proof just how talented BSB are. And finally, we have "If I Don't Have You." IIDHY sounds very early-mid 90's-ish, but it's a beautiful ballad with very sweet vocals. So, to any BSB fan that's trying their best to be patient for BSB's new album, this is a great buy. Definitely worth the money!
	Kylie Minogue, Kylie Minogue - Fever
	"Great Dance Album!"	2002-06-12
I love this kind of music. It's fun, catchy, and doesn't take itself seriously. On top of it, Kylie has the perfect voice for the dance/disco genre. Of course, everyone is probably familiar with the huge US radio hit "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" which ruled radio the first half of this year (and raised a few eyebrows with its accompanying video.) But this by no means is the only good song on the album. I love the 1st track "More More More" with its fantastic chorus and sing-a-long vibe. There is also the awesome worldwide smash single "In Your Eyes." I hear the next single for the US is "Love At First Sight" which is yet another great track. I really hope it's as big of a hit as "Can't Get You Out of My Head." Radio is desperate for some good pop tunes right now. I'm sick to death of rap and people that can't sing. People need to get up and dance once in awhile and Kylie is the ticket!
	98° - The Collection
	"Some Good Material"	2002-06-08
98 Degrees are a good group. They've never been quite as popular as The Backstreet Boys and *N Sync, but that's not to say they're not worthy because they are. I think their biggest drawback is they've always stuck basicly with the ballads. All of their hits are represented here starting off with their first top 40 US hit "Invisible Man" from 1997 and continuing with their second and most successful album and its singles "I Do", "Because of You" (my favorite), and "The Hardest Thing" (probably their biggest hit.) You also have "True To Your Heart" from Mulan and the nice duet with Mariah Carey "Thank God I Found You." Their 3rd album started off well with hits such as "Give Me Just One Night" and "My Everything" (both on here), but something happened in 2001. "The Way You Want Me To" was released and went nowhere and their career just sort of fizzled all of a sudden. Over all, this is a fair retrospective from a good pop group. Whether or not they'll have more material in the future is questionable, but with work and promotion, I think they can. we'll see.