Very Best Of Jimmy Somerville: Bronski Beat And The Communards - Jimmy Somerville

I don't know about you, but I happen to like Jimmy Somerville. Don't let the fact that he stands about four foot two inches tall put you off his music. He has a shrill and engaging voice and this collection gathers some of his finest moments, both as a solo artist and as part of the eighties hit combos Bronkski Beat and Communards. 'Smalltown Boy' is amazing. The bassline and synth hook resonate so well, it is no wonder it has been sampled several times. If one looks into the song, you can also see that there is a very sad set of lyrics too. Somerville really taps into the raw emotion, yet gives it a dancefloor edge. 'Don't Leave Me This Way' is a ...  Read the complete review

Now I don't profess to being some mad pop music expert on here; but I do know what I grew up with, and I do know what I like. And my word I have always liked wee Jimmy Somerville and his fabulously high-pitched vocal chords! This album incorporates my youth, my 80's era, 'my' time when I was actually there - witnessing the great era of the synthesised electro-pop, indie rock, outspokenly gay culture, wildly melodic noise, and musical in-your-face attitiude! 'The Very Best of JIMMY SOMERVILLE Bronski Beat and The Communards' CD cover screamed out to me as I strolled past the musical section of my local Morrisons about three weeks ago now. ...  Read the complete review