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Liverpool's The Coral, having been championed by Pete Best (original Beatles drummer), Noel Gallagher and even Mojo AND The NME, seemed at one point to have the world in their grasp. It was their easy way with lazy psychedelia fused with happy-go-lucky indie which crossed all taste barriers. So far, so Scouser. Somehow eclipsed by bands like the Zutons, one wonders whether the Coral can still be said to have developed a sound that can be identified as their own; Singles Collection should answer this as CD1 gathers 14 songs, almost all of which have entered the UK's Top 75.
The Coral are famous for their tendency to adopt a laddish persona, one helped by the band being made up of six close friends who originally formed while still at school. This confidence can be heard in their music's easy swagger yet the band are not so arrogant as to call Singles Collection a Greatest Hits. Indeed, by packaging their singles on CD1 and then adding CD2 (Mysteries & Rarities) they are essentially offering a career overview with extra 'stuff' for fans. Thing is, in our age of iTunes fans of bands can compile their own 'Best Of' and it's the Mysteries & Rarities CD that will appeal to the band's most dedicated followers.
Mysteries & Rarities is more appealing in catching a more relaxed Coral, knocking out covers (Everbody's Talking, Reward, Bye Bye Love), offering up demos of songs now fan favourites, live recordings, instrumentals and previously unreleased material. But the accompanying CD booklet offers no notes from the band or essay by an enthusiast which, in this age of declining CD sales, is very poor service. To any casual listener The Coral are in danger of presenting themselves as pleasant if unessential, another band who like The Beatles or Captain Beefheart, yet lacked enough wit and imagination to really stake their claim to fame. --Garth Cartwright
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Singles Collection (Audio CD)
I first got into the Coral at the time of their debut "Shadows Fall" EP mainly due to a buzz on different message boards. They were also similar in style (at that time) to the fantastic Shack.
This is a welcome resume from Skelly and Co and shows just what they're capable of; from the magical "Dreaming", the poptastic "In the Morning" and the new single "Being Somebody Else" which is a real return to form after a few disappointing releases of late. The inclusion of the EP version of "Shadows Fall" is also a nice touch. Once you listen to this album you'll begin to realise just how talented the band are.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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What An Album,
By MD "MD" (Sunderland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singles Collection (2CD) (Audio CD)
I remember always liking the Coral but in a hectic year with the birth of my son i hadnt bought Roots and Echoes. As things are not as hectic now i went out and purchased The Singles Collection and realised what a great band the Coral are and probably the better tracks came from Roots and Echoes [which ive also purchased]. This is going straight on my ipod as this is one of the best albums ive ever heard.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not so sure about CD 2,
By Dr D (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Singles Collection (2CD) (Audio CD)
A 2 CD set of 33 tracks. CD 1 is called the Singles Collection and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Brilliant stuff! What I would describe as beaty, catchy, semi-acoustic songs with a great 60's feel to them. Jacqueline and Put the Sun Back were particular favs but there isn't a weak song here at all. This CD will stay in the car a long time. The second CD is called Mysteries and Rarities. A more mixed bag in terms of musical styles. Diehard fans will probably love it but I found some tracks making me want to hit the skip button pretty quickly. This may be unfair - I've only listened to CD 2 a few times - and perhaps they'll grow on me with time. I do hope so.
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