WOOOH 60 tracks on one album? Yes! (The Fantastic 80's Vol.3)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	The Fantastic 80's Vol.3
Date:	02/03/09 (34 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: 60 songs

Disadvantages: boring artwork

They really know how to milk the eighties albums don't they? I didn't realise that there were so many hits to be garnered from that decade. Seems I am wrong, as here is Volume 3 of this series, boasting more forgotten pop gems.

Highlights:

It is hard to pick the best songs, as there are so many fine memories on here, but here are some which do it for me. I have tried to cover a range of genres so you get the idea of what to expect.

Martin Fry comes over all suave and debonair in ABC's 'The Look Of Love.' This track epitomizes the eighties with a bold cheerful chorus and extravagant vocals. Fry gives it lift and the song remains one of my high points.

Head to Transvision Vamp's 'Baby I Don't Care' where the sexy vocals from Wendy James light the song up brilliantly. The chorus is one you could leap around to and the undercurrent of punk keeps it ticking along at a superb pace. It knocks the pants off anything Avril Lavigne might offer these days.

'Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)' by A Flock Of Seagulls is another top tip. This was a group who wanted Duran Duran's crown and never achieved it. The new romantic sound was one which was sweeping the nation and this song is quite charming. Gentle synths and an undercurrent of heartbreak and some wonderful charismatic vocals to ice it off.

'Sign Your Name' by Terrence Trent D'arby brings an air of soul and integrity to the album. His voice is like a thick milkshake, rich and sexy and you just want another helping. This has a great melody working through it, one which will make you want to shed your clothes and kiss the person next to you.

My final tip here is Blackbox's Italian eurodance workout 'Ride On Time.' Sampling Loleatta Holloway and making a tremendous piano laden house stomper in the process. The screaming bit still sounds amazing and the beat will ignite a dancefloor to this day.

Overall:

This album benefits from a whopping 60 songs, spread over three discs. I would have liked more information on the inner sleeve, but for value for money this is one very neat little album.

Summary: brill