- Audio CD (16 Aug 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Metro
- ASIN: B0002SLXGK
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 80,858 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I have to say that Lene Lovich is so unbelievably underrated and indeed virtually completely forgotten about, that this CD must be about the most ridiculously low price high value gem you could possibly buy.
Every song is a cleverly crafted piece of pop genius. It may not be Mozart but it is classic music nevertheless. The vocals are a strangely quirky high pitch bouncing off Kate Bush, Bjork and Sparks. The rhythms are as memorable as Abba, the lyrics far superior.
If your Lucky Number is a Bird Song with the Angels then the Writing is on the Wall for you. Buy this and you will not be disappointed. Otherwise spend your money if your prefer on a bag of sweets - same price!
Oh Lene - What Will We Do Without You? What Will We, What Will We, Do Without You.
Every song is a cleverly crafted piece of pop genius. It may not be Mozart but it is classic music nevertheless. The vocals are a strangely quirky high pitch bouncing off Kate Bush, Bjork and Sparks. The rhythms are as memorable as Abba, the lyrics far superior.
If your Lucky Number is a Bird Song with the Angels then the Writing is on the Wall for you. Buy this and you will not be disappointed. Otherwise spend your money if your prefer on a bag of sweets - same price!
Oh Lene - What Will We Do Without You? What Will We, What Will We, Do Without You.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Lene Lovich emerged in the late 1970s new wave on the legendary Stiff label. She remained primarily a UK phenomenon although she was American. What set Lovich apart was her theatrical vocal style best demonstrated on catchy songs like Lucky Number (her first hit), the ethereal Bird Song, the fast-paced Say When and the torch song Too Tender (To Touch).
Most of the hits were written by Lovich and Les Chappel, including the quirky Lucky Number which was a huge hit (Nina Hagen covered it in German on her Unbehagen album). Not all are bright, happy numbers: the acerbic Home and Too Tender (To Touch) with its lovely piano are sad but beautiful torch songs, and there's a great version of the old standard I Think we're Alone Now.
Unfortunately not all my favorites are included. Amongst the serious omissions are One In A Million and the sinister Telepathy. To a degree, the inclusion of some rarities compensates, especially the track Blue which I had not heard before. Lovich excelled as both a quirky pop singer and a torch diva. Fans of, say, Jane Siberry and Mary Margaret O'Hara will find a lot to enjoy in her music.
Most of the hits were written by Lovich and Les Chappel, including the quirky Lucky Number which was a huge hit (Nina Hagen covered it in German on her Unbehagen album). Not all are bright, happy numbers: the acerbic Home and Too Tender (To Touch) with its lovely piano are sad but beautiful torch songs, and there's a great version of the old standard I Think we're Alone Now.
Unfortunately not all my favorites are included. Amongst the serious omissions are One In A Million and the sinister Telepathy. To a degree, the inclusion of some rarities compensates, especially the track Blue which I had not heard before. Lovich excelled as both a quirky pop singer and a torch diva. Fans of, say, Jane Siberry and Mary Margaret O'Hara will find a lot to enjoy in her music.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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While I generally think 'best of' collections are a cop-out, this is both low price and very comprehensive. For less than £4 you get a big chunk of the two albums Flex and Stateless and the singles. For the uninitiated Lene was more than a one hit wonder who produced Lucky Number but actually wrote and performed some highly (IMHO) credible music. I hadn't listened to her much since the 80s (when my cassette broke!) and had forgotten how good Bird Song is for example.
Heartily recommended
Heartily recommended
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You've got to hear Lene Lovitch.
I first saw Lene Lovitch on a Stiff Records tour in 1979. I was impressed with her set and subsequently bought her 2nd album "Flex". Read more
Published 8 months ago by P. Roberts
If you Love Toyah & Kate Bush
This is a great compilation of the often overlooked Lene Lovich. She was a hugely innovative & highly individual performer, in an age of highly individual & innovative... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. D. Campbell
one hit and a bit more
lucky number's still a great track and there is some good listening, but I couldn't get the inspiration to listen right to the end of the cd. but lucky number is still great
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Raymond A. Voyce
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