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Before her rise to fame alongside Vince Clark in Yazoo, Alison "Alf" Moyet had little reason to believe she'd make a living as a pop star. Prior to her sudden baptism as electropop diva, she'd whipped her voice into shape on the tiny blues circuit of Essex; but if Yazoo classics such as "Only You" and "Don't Go" (featured here) worked, it was precisely because of the cold, digital backdrop that Clark had created for Moyet's expressive warmth. In Yazoo this was fine, but a major label solo deal saw Moyet attempting to locate her niche in pop with limited success. By the mid-1990s, she'd even tried her hand at indie--but it's Yazoo and those early solo singles such as "All Cried Out" and "Love Resurrection" that at least, leave room for her to soar. Indeed, as early as Moyet's 1986 set Raindancing (featuring a blonde, airbrushed Moyet gazing uncomfortably into the mid-distance) the plot duly evaporated. Compare such slight material to her biggest solo hit--a faithful rendering of "That Ole Devil Called Love"--and there's the problem in a nutshell: a gifted vocal talent sold short by the quality of her songs. --Peter Paphides
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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`Singles' is a great introduction to an artist with one of the most seductive voices you will ever hear. It is even worth considering even though other compilations have come out since. This offers a good mix of her pop tracks and more ballad type tracks and from the opening track `The First Time I Saw Your Face' you know you are going to be in for a sublime ride. I adore `All Cried Out' which is gutsy and powerful and `That Ole Devil Called Love' which shows how versatile she actually is. There may be other best of's to consider, but I love the running order on this disc and feel it is a good representation of her style and talents. Great to introduce you to her music, as well as an impressive anthology for existing fans.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Has to be the greatest female pop vocalist ever. Every track is a joy. If you are looking for something representative of how Alf sounded in her early career this is it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I love every song on this album especially ' only you'. Her voice is fantastic - smooth but with power and depth. It's great listening when you just want to chill out with a nice glass of wine.
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i was very pleased to with my purchase. so was my husband he has been looking for this cd for some time. the service was very good quick delivery. Read more
Published 3 days ago by mace
Disappointing
I bought this expecting something special but unfortunately I am very disappointed. Not great songs and sorry to say boring to listen to.
Published 1 month ago by Freebee
Classy voice
Singles is a fabulous album. Alison has a velvet voice that shines through. Apart from the hit singles with yazoo etc. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by E. G. Wilson
Alison Moyet - Singles review
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If you are a fan of 80's pop music, then this is a worthwhile purchase.
Alison Moyet however is more than an 80's pop talent, she has an amazing voice... Read more
If you are a fan of 80's pop music, then this is a worthwhile purchase.
Alison Moyet however is more than an 80's pop talent, she has an amazing voice... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Geo
An Utter Bargain
A great collection of songs brilliantly sung. Not being a devoted Moyet follower, looking at the tracklist It has the main Moyet songs.............................. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2008 by Seabornwolf
Brilliant album!
I was aware of some of Alison Moyet's work, particularly in days as one half of 'Yazoo', but never really regarded myself as a fan. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by C. P. Whiting
Alf should be as perennial as Cliff Richards!
For the moment, I am content with just the one Alison Moyet CD. There was a time when an artiste such as this lady would impress and grab me, and I would have to get hold of her... Read more
Published on 28 May 2006 by Alan Burridge
Proof that talent is more important than looks
In an industry where looks and image often seem to be more important than talent, it is refreshing to know that - just occasionally - somebody comes along with such a great voice... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2003 by Peter Durward Harris
this is the best album from the best singer ever-
i love this album- its the best. try as you might you will not find a bad song on here. My favourite is "this house" its makes my knees go to jelly every time i listen... Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2000 by Fr. Eamonn P. Bourke
A VOICE THAT CAN MELT ICEBERGS
Alison Moyet's
seem to have become the UK best kept secret but why?
Listening to this collection of singles and not a best of as Alison says herself it isnt difficult to see a... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2000 by davidryann@yahoo.com
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