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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Another well-chosen selection of some of ULTRAVOX's best songs. VIENNA remains the benchmark album and saw the arrival of MIDGE URE (so if you only own one complete Ultravox recording, make it that one). There's no doubt that his keen pop sensibility and impressive vocal range steered the band away from their previous Kraftwerkian experimentalism, infusing it instead with a warmth and depth that lasted for several more years.
It's not just Ure that should be praised either, original members BILLY CURRIE, WARREN CANN and CRISS CROSS were just as instrumental in creating that unique (and much-imitated) sound. A sound that, at the time, was a revelation. Given the more avant-garde nature of the band up to that point, who could seriously have predicted or imagined something as beautiful and evocative as a violin solo providing the beating heart within their best-selling single 'Vienna'? Not me.
I'm not belittling the JOHN FOXX era, but the point at which the music started touching people's emotions began, ironically, with a lyric that included the line "it means nothing to me". Far, far from it.
A seductive combination of the subtle and intense (VIENNA, DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES) and the lofty and bombastic (REAP THE WILD WIND, LOVE'S GREAT ADVENTURE)...yet the result is never less than engaging. This collection may not be quite up there with THE BEST OF ULTRAVOX, but it's not far off and, as such, remains a solid buy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
It's not just Ure that should be praised either, original members BILLY CURRIE, WARREN CANN and CRISS CROSS were just as instrumental in creating that unique (and much-imitated) sound. A sound that, at the time, was a revelation. Given the more avant-garde nature of the band up to that point, who could seriously have predicted or imagined something as beautiful and evocative as a violin solo providing the beating heart within their best-selling single 'Vienna'? Not me.
I'm not belittling the JOHN FOXX era, but the point at which the music started touching people's emotions began, ironically, with a lyric that included the line "it means nothing to me". Far, far from it.
A seductive combination of the subtle and intense (VIENNA, DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES) and the lofty and bombastic (REAP THE WILD WIND, LOVE'S GREAT ADVENTURE)...yet the result is never less than engaging. This collection may not be quite up there with THE BEST OF ULTRAVOX, but it's not far off and, as such, remains a solid buy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is the definitive Ultravox collection. When you listen to this for the first time you're surprised at the number of hits they had and that you remember so many. I will not go into individual tracks but if you only know them for 'Vienna', Ultravox are a truckload more than that. Though they never had a U.K number 1 single, they are the masters of the well written and well-produced synth-pop single. Rather than sounding 'dated', this album will demonstrate to the listener how many of the current fads in music have been done before (think Ladyhawke for example), and much, much better in this case. This is electro-pop at its finest. Ure's clear and precise vocals are the perfect accompaniment to the sparse, tight, atmospheric backing tracks. This is an album you can listen to from start to finish, over and over again. I first got this 'album' in the mid-80s and still listen to it at least once a week. SUPERB
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Another well-chosen selection of some of ULTRAVOX's best songs. VIENNA remains the benchmark album and saw the arrival of MIDGE URE (so if you only own one complete Ultravox recording, make it that one). There's no doubt that his keen pop sensibility and impressive vocal range steered the band away from their previous Kraftwerkian experimentalism, infusing it instead with a warmth and depth that lasted for several more years.
It's not just Ure that should be praised either, original members BILLY CURRIE, WARREN CANN and CRISS CROSS were just as instrumental in creating that unique (and much-imitated) sound. A sound that, at the time, was a revelation. Given the more avant-garde nature of the band up to that point, who could seriously have predicted or imagined something as beautiful and evocative as a violin solo providing the beating heart within their best-selling single 'Vienna'? Not me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not belittling the JOHN FOXX era but the point at which the music started touching people's emotions began, ironically, with a lyric that included the line "this means nothing to me". Far from it.
A seductive combination of the subtle and intense (VIENNA, DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES) and the lofty and bombastic (REAP THE WILD WIND, LOVE'S GREAT ADVENTURE)...yet the result is never less than engaging. This collection may not be quite up there with THE BEST OF ULTRAVOX, but it's not far off and, as such, remains a solid buy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
It's not just Ure that should be praised either, original members BILLY CURRIE, WARREN CANN and CRISS CROSS were just as instrumental in creating that unique (and much-imitated) sound. A sound that, at the time, was a revelation. Given the more avant-garde nature of the band up to that point, who could seriously have predicted or imagined something as beautiful and evocative as a violin solo providing the beating heart within their best-selling single 'Vienna'? Not me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not belittling the JOHN FOXX era but the point at which the music started touching people's emotions began, ironically, with a lyric that included the line "this means nothing to me". Far from it.
A seductive combination of the subtle and intense (VIENNA, DANCING WITH TEARS IN MY EYES) and the lofty and bombastic (REAP THE WILD WIND, LOVE'S GREAT ADVENTURE)...yet the result is never less than engaging. This collection may not be quite up there with THE BEST OF ULTRAVOX, but it's not far off and, as such, remains a solid buy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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ultravox hits
one of my favorite albums of all time i love it . i recommend this album very highly great lyrics and haunting instrument sounds brilliant
Published 3 months ago by m
Rare CD
I was having trouble finding this CD at my usual sites. Finally got it through amazon. Arrived in good time with a few scratches on the cover and on the CD but it still plays ok.
Published 13 months ago by Simon
CD purchase.
CD arrive in good condition as stated, delivered quick very please with purchase would buy again from this seller.
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Published 16 months ago by Rod
Ultravox
Excellent! Downloadability was spot on. No hassles at all. It dropped right into iTunes without me having to do anything!! Brilliant!
Published on 12 Nov 2009 by C. A. Davies
Ultravox The Collection
This album takes me back to 1984 as it was my first vinyl purchase.So many great songs, Vienna, Hymn, Visions in blue, Lament, and my favourite, The thin wall. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2006 by Mr. Jr Hardwick
Ultravox - the collection
This is a great album of their greatest hits - I prefer this album rather than other hits albums available by the band - it includes One Small Day - which is great song. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2005
Crammed with quality.
Only just got this in July 2002 having wanted to get it in 1984 when it was first released !
Worth the wait ? Read more
Worth the wait ? Read more
Published on 22 July 2002
Great Stuff
This album is ideal for any fans of music of the 80's but have not yet come across Ultravox as it contains all the major hits. Vienna still is one of the best tracks of the 80's. Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2001
very good, eighties synth pop
i bought this cd in 1997, and i still rate it five out of five, despite the cd having no extra tracks over the vinyl lp, (which i have). Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2000
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