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Explosive - The Best of Bond

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Audio CD (27 Jun 2005)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Decca (UMO)
ASIN: B0009VJWKY
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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2. Explosive 3:10 �0.69

3. Fuego 2:59 �0.69

4. Viva! 3:15 �0.69

5. Shine 3:56 �0.69

6. Wintersun 3:27 �0.69

7. Scorchio 3:31 �0.69

8. Duel 4:13 �0.69

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10. Caravan 3:44 �0.69

11. Sugarplum 2:21 �0.69

12. Carmina 4:20 �0.69

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Explosive: The Best Of Bond brings together the spicy string quartet's hits from their albums Born, Shine, and Classified, as well as 3 previously unreleased tracks "Caravan", "Sugar Plum" (based on the Nutcracker Ballet) and "Carmina" which subtly uses some melodic lines from 50 Cents "In Da Club".

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Inaugural best-of collection for one of the first groups toprefigure the classical crossover explosion of the early 21st century. Ostensibly a "classical" act but overtly marketed at a pop audience, over three albums Bond have dazzled with their sexy image and virtuoso playing, colliding classicalstring quartet standards, easy listening pieces and rock cover versions with worldbeat and trance. This collection includes all their top tracks including the singles 'Viva' and 'Victory'.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Explosive - The Best of Bond, 18 Sep 2005

By	"shoghunuk2000" - See all my reviews

In a nutshell - excellent. I have been a fan of Bond since I accidently heard them on the radio. The mixture of classical and modern music is perfect for easy listening while working or driving. Nothwithstanding the fact that the band is gorgeous, they are talented and exciting musicians who have changed the face of classical music.

Buy it - its excellent!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Some of the best, but a shame there isn't more, 2 Dec 2005

By	Mad mini "mad_mini" (Kent) - See all my reviews

For those who are new to Bond, this 'best of' collection is a great start. It covers all three of their albums plus three new tracks, so there's even something for the dedicated fan as well.
However, for those who already have the original albums this maybe isn't such a must-have buy. The choice of tracks is certainly telling: four tracks from the first album, three from the second, and only two from the last, giving a decided slant towards their earlier work. For me this reflects the fact that their last album lacked some of their usual lustre, literally fulfilling the idea that this is a 'best of' album. This rather partial selection of tracks also means that the album seems a bit scanty, being only 42 minutes long. This is really cutting it a bit fine in terms of value for money, and it would have probably been better if they had released this collection after another album so that it would have been more comprehensive.
As it is, the chosen tracks are still very good, and the new tracks are well worth a listen, especially 'Caravan' and 'Sugarplum'. Buy it for a taster of Bond's talents or if you want some of their best bits all on one disc without the hassle of making your own compilation.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Explosive-It certainly is!, 13 Oct 2006

By	G. Ashdown (West Sussex,England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Wow!What an excellent album,the music is vibrant,exciting
& superbly produced.
All the tracks are good,but my 3 favourites are Victory,
Gypsy Rhapsody (sublime)& Sugarplum.
These 4 girls have talent in abundance & long may they carry on making wonderful albums like this one.
This is a must for all Bond fans.
Buy it-you`ll be glad you did!

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