Twelve Deadly Cyns... And Then Some - Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper Twelve Deadly Cyns.....and then some - 1994 Cyndi Lauper, in my opinion never really got the recognition she deserved. Yep, she had a couple of big hits and they are on this 'best of' CD, but she also had some other songs that are included here that never really got the right exposure. The CD (according to Wikipedia) has actually sold 6 million plus copies which sounds a lot, but in relation to other big selling artists, it isn't really, shame. She has been incredibly politically active over the years, especially around gay rights, HIV/AIDS and abortion rights and maybe that has not helped her get airplay in the ...  Read the complete review

Born Cynthia Lauper in Queens, New York in 1953 Cindi Lauper is one of the most successful solo female recording artists of all time selling over 25 million singles and albums combined. This 16 track album arguably contains all of her very best tracks. I would describe her style as a new wave quirky rock but in reality she is very unique so you can not pigeon hole her into any particular musical genre. Some of the songs on this album are self penned but many are by other composers. The album sleeve gives details of all of the composers as well as full lyrics but unfortunately it's a shoddy poorly made poster that folds into eight and then slots in ...  Read the complete review

Cyndi Lauper was one of the more flamboyant pop stars of the 1980's with her eccentricity, bizarre taste in clothes and of course, her ability to pen a catchy tune or two. The New Yorker, who managed to beat Madonna in claiming the Best Newcomer award at the 1984 Grammys, has had a number of massive hits throughout the world, and the best of those can be heard on her 1994 compilation '12 Deadly Cyns... And Then Some'. Abandoning the tendency to tracklist a greatest hits package chronologically, the album kicks of with 'I'm Gonna Be Strong', one of her hits from the mid 1990's. Much slower and sedate than most hits you'd ...  Read the complete review

I Love this CD! When I first saw Cyndi in the 80's with her contagious grin, her wild hair & clothes, and her tenacious optimism, I Never would have guessed that she packs a voice that can wallop you! The cover art is striking and totally Cyndi. Red, lots of that crimson color of cyn to contrast with her pure white face, bold yellow hair, eyes and black lashes. With the Title perched on the brim of her bowler, her scarlet smile welcomes you in... First let me say that I LOVE that the lyrics are included as well as a long thank you list from the songstress herself that includes the "people who fed me and took care of me", as well as ...  Read the complete review

I was given this album as a present, it's probably one of the most played tapes I've got!! I'm always abit sceptical about greatest hits albums as I think it's just another way to get more money out of the fans! But this is really good, I'd recommend this album to anyone, who wants to hear Cyndi Laupers, popular songs because they are all on here! I've got fond memories of Girls just wanna have fun! Many a dance floor was packed by me and my (drunken) mates singing along to this track! This track isnt the best on the album, pride of place (in my opinion) has to go to "True colors" but when I hear it I just cant help singing ...  Read the complete review