Me And My Twelve Inches (80s Extended Vol. 2)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	80s Extended Vol. 2
Date:	20/10/09 (27 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: good extended versions

Disadvantages: bland artwork

My journey into the world of eighties continues and I advise you to inspect my twelve inches with a degree of caution, as these are not just any ordinary versions, they are exclusive extended remixes which are very hard to come by!

There are thirty songs on this album and each disc contains ten tracks. Not that many, but remember most of the songs come in at about six minutes long, so it equates to about an hour on each disc.

On the first disc, be sure to dip into the ultra suave 'Penthouse And Pavement' by Heaven 17. The smooth and sophisticated vocals stand proud and the song has a certain amount of swagger about it. This six minute mix brings it out with a flourish and it sounds wonderful and nostalgic. For something poppier, Duran Duran's 'Girls On Film' does the trick. Those snapping camera sound effects and LeBon's assured vocals make the track a perfect snapshot of the eighties' high glamour era.

Freeze's 'IOU' is a slick disco affair with a chorus which creeps up on you in a slinky fashion. It is an ideal track for a disco set in a club. On the subject of disco, Blondie's anthemic 'Atomic' sounds wicked in full, with that sultry vocal from Harry. She comes across so cool and casual yet manages to deliver the song with such ease.

I am not so fond of 'Ghost Town' by The Specials which creeps me out with the haunting melody, it is cold and bleak and I would never choose to play it even if I was feeling down. I would head to the rousing 'System Addict' by Five Star, a supreme slice of soulful pop with a hook laden chorus and gripping vocals from the siblings. My final tip is 'Tell It To My Heart' with a powerhouse of a vocal from Taylor Dayne. It is a belter of a pop song with attitude and conviction at every turn.

This is a solid hits package and will thrill eighties fans.

Summary: not bad