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Breaking Glass [Soundtrack]

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  • Audio CD (7 Aug 1995)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Soundtrack
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B000006ULH
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 916 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Writing On The Wall 3:22£0.69
Listen  2. Monsters In Disguise 3:24£0.79
Listen  3. Come Into The Air 3:44£0.69
Listen  4. Big Brother 3:06£0.69
Listen  5. Who Needs It 3:10£0.69
Listen  6. Will You? 4:48£0.79
Listen  7. Eighth Day 3:13£0.79
Listen  8. Top Of The Wheel 3:15£0.69
Listen  9. Calls The Tune 3:02£0.69
Listen10. Blackman 3:44£0.69
Listen11. Give Me An Inch 3:09£0.69
Listen12. If Only 4:15£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Hazel O'Connor's rebellious punk-styled singer is a talented timebomb ready to explode angrily at a cruel world. One night on stage she sees an audience member stabbed ("Calls the Tune"). Unable to get their face out of her mind, she slowly dissolves into a mental breakdown. The movie and album are both one-of-a-kind classics. Since O'Connor was involved so deeply with the production, the success belongs largely to her. If her acting doesn't get to you, then the songs surely will. Each makes a statement of one kind or another--most with a political slant reflecting her on-screen counterpart's bottled-up frustration. "Big Brother" points an accusing finger at Society. "Eighth Day" worries that the machine will shortly rule us. "Blackman" derides stereotyping and Class. "Who Needs It" says no thank you to nuclear energy. The music is often energetic, yet it's still her touching ballad "Will You" that lives longest in the memory. --Paul Tonks

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 80's through and through, 11 Dec 2006
By Ian Kelly "ian24287" (North West England) - See all my reviews
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Top grounbreaking album from the era of extravagance. Hazel is on top form in what is possibly her best album. You can forgive the quirky production and immature lyrics because this album is top drawer early electro pop. The drums and sax transform a basic synth album into a great cult album that sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded. Teenagers of the day loved Hazel and Phil Daniels portrayals in the film. We only wish the film would come available on DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dated but still fantastic, 26 Jun 2008
By S. Cobb "scobb79" - See all my reviews
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I'm giving this CD 5 stars as it is an excellent time capsule, apart from Will You there probably isn't another song in here that would be a hit today but is an excellent example of poppy punk/new wave music from 1980. I remember seeing the film in the mid 80's and buying the album the very next day, loved it and still do today. For 3 pounds you can't go wrong (the sax solo on Will You is worth that on its own)

It's a shame that there is no current DVD of the film as it creates a good feel for the environment in which this album was written. There is an angst in the more punky songs like Big Brother and Blackman which for me make these stand out tracks and the change of tempo in Who Needs It still excites me 20 years on as the song winds itself up into a crescendo for the second half.

I only know the first three Hazel O'Connor albums and although I like the others but this is a stand out, I highly recommend it to anyone even if it has dated.
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5.0 out of 5 stars How one forgets, 28 Aug 2009
By Ally G "Ally" (Derbyshire, UK) - See all my reviews
Hazel O'Connor is one of the most underestimated singers and writers ever produced in this country. Sadly she was boxed in the same pigeonhole as Toyah, who had infinately less talent but broader appeal because she was a bit like the girl next door. Hazel always looked like the girl from the other (bad) side of town. Her debut album "Breaking Glass" contains classic track after classic track and has not aged with time - in fact it sounds better now than I can remember. Raunchy anarchistic songs sit comfortably alongside touching ballards and futuristic themes.

Go and listen - you will not be disappointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking Glass (download)
Perfect copy of the classic album as MP3. Easily downloaded and plays fine even on a cheap MP3. My first download album. Affordable too.
Published 27 days ago by P. J. Towler

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic 80's
Not every track is as good but some excellent instrumental work mixed with the truly unique voice of Ms O'Connor.

A great sound track from a poor film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking Glass - This is still ground breaking
Still even after all these years - one of the best iconic albums, put it on in your car and join in!!

Even my children like this playing a true gem.
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Stephen Smyth

5.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgic, but it still works
Coming across this by accident whilst browsing around, I vaguely recalled it from my early teen years and bought it on impulse. And I'm very glad I did. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kenpem

5.0 out of 5 stars really great album
I brought this the first time it came it many years ago,but with moveing lost the album,so i was really pleased when i saw it on cd just had to have it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by ann

2.0 out of 5 stars Will You?
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I listened to this a lot as a fiery teenager, and i bought it again for the sax solo in the middle of 'Will You. Read more

Published on 13 Feb 2004 by S. Tattersall

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstounding crossover between punk and modern romance
The grounbreaking soundtrack to the rewriting of the classical working class band makes good music fairytail ( complete with sour ending). Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2000

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