A group who seem to have faded into the ether, never to return! This is a shame, as listening to their music brings back fond memories of their sound and their ability to carve beautiful pop songs. This album focuses on their softer side, an album full of ballads. Who are they: Swedish pop stars, comprising Per and Marie. They started having hits in the late eighties, at their peak in the early nineties. On this album: 'A Thing About You' is one of the newer songs and is a suitable opener. The methodical chorus will put a smile on your face, as some delightful chord changes take the song on a pleasing journey. It is not as ...  Read the complete review

Roxette ? The Ballad Hits. Since the release of their last studio album 'Room Service' in 2001 , things have been a little quiet on the Roxette front . The sole reason for this being Marie collapsing on Sept. 11th 2002 , and on 30th Sept 2002 undergoing major surgery to remove a large brain tumour. Thankfully she is recovering , albeit slowly . With the illness caused from ongoing medication , the recording of new material has been sparodic , however slowly but surely new material is being made available. On Feb 3rd 2003 , 'The Ballad Hits' was released in the UK, a compilation album containing the best of Roxette's ballads ...  Read the complete review