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Track Listings
| 1. Something Got Me Started |
| 2. Stars |
| 3. Thrill Me |
| 4. Your Mirror |
| 5. She'S Got It Bad |
| 6. For Your Babies |
| 7. Model |
| 8. How Could I Fall |
| 9. Freedom |
| 10. Wonderland |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Such was the omnipresence of Britain's biggest selling album in 1992 and 1993, that Stars sounds like a Greatest Hits in its own right. It's always been fashionable for critics to sneer at Simply Red's phenomenal success, but there's no denying the sumptuous clarity which pervades everything here, from the doting, devotional "For Your Babies" to the deliciously understated "Wonderland". Even clumsy forays into social commentary--"Model" and the Tory-baiting "Your Mirror"--are partially redeemed by a couple of cracking tunes. Lest we forget, Stars was Simply Red's last album as a fully functioning band. Hucknall may well have since written songs to equal "For Your Babies" and "Stars", but bereft of Fritz McIntyre's sunny keyboard sound and Heitor T.P.'s crisp, angular funk playing, he's never quite sounded so Simply Red. --Peter Paphides
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SIMPLY RED Stars (1991 German 10-track CD picture sleeve)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album has the most diverse range of tunes that I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. I admit to being a Simply Red fan but this album was a turning point in the life of the band's music....and it got me hooked! The jumping bean tempo of 'Something Got Me Started' gets the old feet moving! My personal favourite is the obviously girly appealing 'For Your Babies'! I could quite happily listen to the whole album and not get bored with the perfect mix of groove, romance and Mick Hucknall's fantastic belter of a voice.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
'Stars' is a masterpiece. Packed with perfect hooks, rhythms, and tunes, it comprises songs which are instant classics. Mick Hucknall sings his social commentary with a seasoned flawlessness which has to be heard to be believed. It is difficult to consolidate Mick Hucknall the icon with Mick Hucknall the artist.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I thought of Simply Red as just an average soul/funk band, but this blew me away when I first heard it back in 1992 and still gets a spin every few weeks now in 2006. Timeless pop music with unforgettable melodies and lyrics.
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Beginning of the end!
As far as I am concerned this was the last average Simply Red album before middle of the road doom set in. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lord Anon
great memories from this cd.
Love the cd, and its excellent music. Mick Hucknell`s voice is outstanding and second to none in my opinion. This cd is full of individual gems.
Published 13 months ago by Ms. J. K. Edwards
Great album
It is one of the albums on the Classic Albums TV series for a reason - it's amazing! Had huge commercial success but it is a great album full of great material and great... Read more
Published 13 months ago by yoghurt boy
Lost in post, but replaced.
My first order got lost in the post, but after contacting zoverstocks to advise them of this, they quickly sent out a replacement CD to me
Published 21 months ago by Ms. C. Mckelvey
trite and ridiculous
unfortunately there are no stars on this album anywhere second rate singer with third rate tunes a total waste of time money and plastic.
Published on 14 May 2010 by M. Hoole
FANTASTIC ALBUM
Had the cassette for years but it was getting worn, so bought this fabulous CD for my collection.
Published on 3 Jun 2009 by Susie Gray
A MASTERPIECE - NO LESS!!
What a masterpiece this was from 'Simply Red'! Certainly has to be the peak of their career, and will probably remain forever unsurpassed! Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2008 by FAMOUS NAME
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