9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Even Chris Thompson wouldn't want to be remembered like this., 24 Jan 2007
By Roderick Keech - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If You Remember Me: Very Best Of (Audio CD)
It pains me to write negative reviews. After all, much opinion is subjective, even that of sound quality. (Sadly) I know people who cannot distinguish the difference in sound between a disc played on a $100 Chinese sound system and one played on a $10,000 high-end SACD system. That said, you can probably see where I am heading here. The programme contents of this 'Best of" compilation are fine, covering the artist's solo work, that with his band Night, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Alan Parsons project - even a single with Sarah Brightman - no real complaints there. However, it is the sound quality, or rather lack of it, that lets this retrospective down. If you read 'Charlie Bear's' review of 'Night', you will find a list of what he describes as the record label's trangressions, and many of them appear on this release also:
* bad sonics
* inconsistent db levels
* thin shallow sound
It seems Renaissance Records are the culprit again. What should have been a satisfying overview of Chris Thompson's career has turned out to be a thoroughly frustrating listening experience. According to the liner notes, John W Edwards of Renaissance is responsible for the 'digital remastering' (shame on you Mr Edwards), and the whole product is licensed by Chris Thompson to Renaissance. Bet you he wishes he'd picked another label.
In conclusion, this disc is only recommended to those whose 'ear' is not particularly discerning. 2 stars for the titles included.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best Album I've Heard In A Long Time!, 1 Aug 2008
By Karen J. Smith "music lover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If You Remember Me: Very Best Of (Audio CD)
WOW! What a great album!!! I practically gave up on ever finding this title song on an album, and I first tried to get it in the 80's. But here it is on this compilation album in 2008 and I am just thrilled! Chris' voice is fantastic on every song and I love, love, love the whole album. Thank you, Amazon, for having this wonderful surprise for me!
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chris Thompson cd - very best of, 28 Jun 2008
By L. Kisner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: If You Remember Me: Very Best Of (Audio CD)
I heard the song, If You Remember Me, on the way home one afternoon, and thinking of a close friend I loved that had just died, I had to have that song. Found it, ordered it, seller met my expections fully.