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Snapshots [Import]

Kim Wilde Audio CD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Kim Wilde. Mention her name and people’s eyes light up. The blonde singer with the siren voice is after all one of pop music's most dazzling stars. For years she has held the record as England’s most successful female pop star ever. The French consider her the “Brigitte Bardot of Rock” and her German fans still venerate her as the sexiest glamour girl to come out of ... Read more in Amazon's Kim Wilde Store

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  • Audio CD (4 Oct 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B00565RJAI
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 65,070 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Note: The booklet accompanying the CD is in German.

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CD 14 Cover Versions By Kim

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars At last a UK Release 28 Nov 2011
By mark73
Format:MP3 Download
At last a UK release for the recently released Snapshots by Kim Wilde (such a shame its not a CD in the UK aswell as MP3)

I was a bit sceptical when i heard that Kim was to release a covers album but... there are some fantastic songs on here, To France being my favourite (incidentally is the new single and being released in Germany only! SO ANNOYING)

Kooks, a David Bowie cover, also features Kims husband Hal - he sounds very Bowie in places I must admit

Overall buy this release! Its very very good. While you are at it, you can now download Kim's 2010 album Come Out and Play- its outstanding
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Overall, a Great album... 29 Nov 2011
By Sam
Format:MP3 Download
Kim Wilde delivers an album of her favourite songs throughout her lifetime to celebrate her turning 50.

She gives very faithful interpretations of the original songs however the best ones are those that sound "Kim-iffied" - "To France", "Remember Me" and "Wonderful Life".

Kim Wilde has a very unique, some may say slightly nasal but undoubtedly emotional voice and this shows on some of the more personal songs on this album such as "Anyone Who Had A Heart" and "Sleeping Satellite".

Overall, this is a really good album - the only song i am not keen on so much is "It's Alright" which isn't so bad considering the album has 14 tracks on it.

Definately one to download!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Parting Shots 13 Sep 2011
Format:Audio CD
Surely releasing a 100% covers album is a bad sign for any artist - does it mean that songwriters don't want you to record their songs anymore so, instead, you re-record everyone else's old tracks...despite saying that, I think this is pretty good collection of tunes.

Of course there is a lack of originality (don't expect an album of covers reminiscent of 'You Keep Me Hangin' On', where Kim made the song her own) as you'll be disappointed. She sticks pretty much too the original scores (she could've been a Sugerbabe on 'About You Now' as her version is so close to the original, and her version of 'Wonderful Life' adds nothing to the song or the classic Black version).

However, her revision of the early 90's East 17 number 'It's Alright' is quite funky (and an unexpected choice of song too) and she was brave to tackle 'Anyone Who Had a Heart', which is a belting ballad more suited to stronger voices than hers (and everyone knows that Dusty Springfield recorded the definitive version in the late 60's anyway) but she gives it her best and there is a great Drifters-esque rift mid-way through, which is a lovely nod to the songs sixties roots.

On the negative side she butchers 'A Little Respect' (I'm quite sure that Erasure fans will be less than pleased with her spin on this classic tune) and sounds flat & expressionless on several of the tracks (gone, it would seem, are the wonderful inflections and note changes heard on past glories such as 'Four Letter Word' and the like) but I think this is possibly down to some weak song choices that don't really suit her voice. As example, the albums stand out track 'To France' is terrific; her cover is fresh and clean, with great vocal over a perfect 80's synth sound. Top marks for what should have been the lead single, as it really does hark to her 80's heyday in terms of song styling and sound.

Overall, a good effort - just a shame that this'll only ever be a fan purchase import, and never released/ promoted commercially in the UK. Oh well...maybe a cover of X-Factor winner 'classics' could help put her back in to the UK chart limelight?! (it's a thought...!).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Kim Wilde - Covers
This is a really good album if you are a fan of Kim WIlde. This album is mainly cover versions with a few new tracks. Well Worth it !
Published 3 months ago by Robert S. Cooper
1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry
I've loved the last two albums and most of those from her 30+ year career but God this album was awful. Read more
Published 8 months ago by H Filty
2.0 out of 5 stars mixed feelings
Although there are some good covers on this cd (Forever Young, To France), there are some very mediocre songs on it too !

In between days' starting tune is horrible. Read more
Published 8 months ago by johan
1.0 out of 5 stars how low can you go
Please do not buy this, this is the worst of 80's sound possible applied to mostly mediocre songs. Complete waste of her talent. Read more
Published 17 months ago by disppointed_fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Snapshots - hot, hot, hot!
Due to Great Britain's weird obsession with youth, Kim Wilde's albums are no longer mass released here, but GB is missing out on some of her finest work ever. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Tracyluv
4.0 out of 5 stars Snapshots Review.
I actually disagree with the comments about "A Little Respect", i was never an Erasure fan but I find the jangly almost U2 (joshua tree era) style guitars really suit the song and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by PaulT
5.0 out of 5 stars Ever Fallen In Love?
...I have with this album!

To celebrate her 30th year in the music industry and her 50th year Kim releases this album of cover versions of her favourite defining songs... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Sam
3.0 out of 5 stars Kim Wilde 2011 is it any good??
Well the opening track "It's Alright" hardly sets the scene here,this is not a good song & Kim has recorded many B sides that are far superior,actually in my opinion one of her... Read more
Published 19 months ago by kim's kid
5.0 out of 5 stars Kim-Fan-tastic
well cover albums always get mixed reviews.. this however is great from the begining till the end.

kims record company have faith in her to select songs that have... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mr. J. Bebbington
4.0 out of 5 stars Hmmmm! What do you think?
Well I'm not entirely sure either about this album. There are of course some amazing songs on here and as said before To France is brilliant. Read more
Published 20 months ago by mark73
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