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| 1. Whole Again |
| 2. Ladies Night |
| 3. The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) (Radio Mix) |
| 4. It's Ok! |
| 5. Be With You |
| 6. If You Come To Me |
| 7. Eternal Flame (Single Version) |
| 8. Love Doesn't Have To Hurt (Radio Version) |
| 9. The Last Goodbye (Single Version) |
| 10. Right Now 2004 |
| 11. See Ya (Radio Mix) |
| 12. I Want Your Love |
| 13. You Are (Radio Edit) |
| 14. Cradle |
| 15. Someone Like Me (Single Version) |
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Despite the promise that Atomic Kitten are just taking a temporary break, the death knell of a Greatest Hits collection would suggest otherwise.
Their five year chart reign began when the Spice Girls dipped and since then they've crystallised into a trio whose ability to swing from perky dance floor fillers to bar stool ballads has secured a fan base spanning tweenies to thirty-somethings.
In addition, their ability to pollinate with boybands, draw claws with rival pop princesses and bicker amongst themselves over hemlines and hairdos, has made them succulent tabloid fodder.
If this hits collection is to be their parting gift, then weeping fans will not be disappointed. The album features fifteen tracks from the felines, most of which are a fair representation of the Kittens' consistent chart success.
We start off with "Whole Again", their first No.1 and, in my opinion, one of their least appealing power ballads. Independent women must pick their teeth with the whimsical, lyrical mush of "Baby, you're the one, you still turn me on, you can make me whole again."Indeed, lyrics, whether they be penned by their founder, Andy McClusky, or the girls themselves, are not Atomic's strong point.Heaven knows why the mawkish "Cradle" founds its way onto the album, with its cliched sprinklings of "Two hearts beating like one against the world." Truly awful.
But Atomic Kitten found consistent success with their more perfumed prose; "You Are", "Love Doesn't Have To Hurt", "The Last Goodbye" and "It's OK" were all high achievers and naturally deserve a place on this album.However, it's the more upbeat tracks that lift the girls' unremarkable voices; listening to these songs is bound to make your night out amemorableone.
Their first release back in 1999, "Right Now" has been revamped into a shimmering dance track that sits happily alongside its disco-sisters "Ladies Night" and "Be With You". "I Want Your Love" must be the favourite of camp aerobics instructors worldwide with its exhausting interlude, "Push it, don't push it" and "See Ya" possesses the gutsy Spice Girls flavour you'd be happy for your kid sister to sing along to.
Their forgettable covers of "The Tide Is High" and "Eternal Flame" creep apologetically onto the album but it's the final song, "Someone Like Me", that really should be binned. Written by Liz McClarnon, it trembles between a lumbering piano accompaniment and the girls' palpitating vocals. Let's hope her pen runs dry before she embarks on that solo career... --Annabel Leathes
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Underestimated trio of kittens,
This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
Atomic Kitten called it a day a few years ago, but it doesn't mean that their music should be forgotten.
I decided to buy this compilation because the strength of Kittens were their singles. Nothing is omitted here. From catchy "Ladies night", to one of the biggest hits "Whole again" (which btw was promoted in U.S. a few years ago with alternative version of video - better than european one). From fresh and breezy version of "The tide is high" (Blondie), to beautifully sung version of "Eternal flame" (Bangles). If you buy this cd, you won't be disappointed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best greatest hits of the world!,
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This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
Hi everybody... I'm from spain, and Atomic Kitten is listen here too! This cd contains the greatest hits of the group.. is an awesome cd! Incluyes the lyrics and some pictures of the three girls. I think this cd only need the hits "Follow Me" and "Tomorrow and Tonight", two beautifuls love songs.
If you are romantic, or your partner is, I'm sure you will like this cd. Enjoy it! David
16 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have for any Kitten fan!,
This review is from: Greatest Hits (Audio CD)
After 5 years of Top 10 hits, Jenny, Tash and Liz are calling it a day - for now at least. So, naturally, we have this collection of their Greatest Hits. We start off with the funked-up, new version of their debut single 'Right Now', followed by their Christmas hit 'Ladies Night' featuring none other than Kool and the Gang. Next we have two of their worldwide #1 smash hits, 'Whole Again' and 'The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)', before moving on to the feel-good 'It's OK!'. 'Be With You' delivers a huge slice of disco-pop, while recent hit 'If You Come To Me' sees the girls in one of their finest vocal performances. #1 hit 'Eternal Flame' and Asian-only single 'Cradle' will both have you crying into your hankies, while dancy numbers 'I Want Your Love' and 'See Ya' will bring back memories of the Kittens' early days with Kerry McFadden. Next we have fan favourite 'You Are', before moving on to Top 5 hits 'Love Doesn't Have To Hurt' and the poignant 'The Last Goodbye'. The album closes with the simple yet beautiful 'Someone Like Me' penned by Liz, which will be released alongside 'Right Now 2004' on 29th March and will hopefully see the Kittens at #1 for the fourth (and final?) time. Fans will treasure this album, whilst pop-lovers will enjoy this selection of classic hits from a much-loved girlband who will be sorely missed!
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