Now That's What I Call Music Vol.45

It started out well - since 1983 Now has been producing consistent compilations of the chart's biggest songs. But as the years rolled on, the compilation market has been growing dramatically and tailoring it's output to certain genres: there are now specific albums for indie, rock etc. As a consequence, Now 45 seems more intent on focusing purely on pop. This is a shame since this album lacks the diversity of previous additions to the series. Also, it excludes some of theis year's best single releases such as All Saints' 'Pure Shores', the Manics' 'The Masses Against the Classes' and Madonna's rendition of 'American Pie'. ...

The familiar "Now" series brings to us, another release. For me, the first CD was a disappointment, with songs by artists such as "Aqua", "Honeyz" and "S Club 7". Where as CD 2 has songs such as "Toca's Miracle" and "Movin' Too Fast". It definately offers something for everyone, from Mel C to John Lennon. Apart from the many well-known songs on the CDs, there are a few obscure and less well known songs. Check the listings before you purchase to avoid disappointment, and look around for other compilations. ...

Now 45 was the lastest in a long line of the countries most popular compilation album. Now of course there is a new one out, but that doesn't meant that the old one is useless, especially if it can be found at a knock down price somewhere. The track list is great, disc one is more pop-stylee whereas disc 2 is slightly more dance orientated. Disc one features the likes of S-Club 7, Mel C, Britney Spears and Craig David. In short the usual fare for this type of CD. Disc two has a more varied selection, including Chicane, Fragma, Sash , ATB and Watergate, aswell as Blink 182 and Robbie Williams. Nothing special or unusual but it does ...