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| 1. I Smell Winter | |||
| 2. Bow Down | |||
| 3. Think For A Minute | |||
| 4. There Is Always Something There To Remind Me | |||
| 5. The Mighty Ship | |||
| 6. Sheep | |||
| 7. I'll Be Your Shelter | |||
| 8. Five Get Over Excited | |||
| 9. Everyday's The Same | |||
| 10. Build | |||
| 11. Step Outside | |||
| 12. Flag Day | |||
| 13. Happy Hour | |||
| 14. You've Got A Friend | |||
| 15. He Ain't Heavy | |||
| 16. Freedom | |||
| 17. The People Who Grinned Themselves To Death | |||
| 18. Caravan Of Love | |||
| 19. The Light Is Always Green | |||
| 20. We're Not Deep | |||
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Housemartins are the most underrated band of their time. Eclipsed in many ways by subsequent successes (as The Beautiful South and Fatboy Slim), they have never gained the recognition they deserved. This is the ultimate album of their finest moments - from the anthemic "Happy Hour" to less well known songs such as "Step Outside". Many of the riffs and harmonies have been borrowed by modern day artists such as The Fratellis without so much as a nod.
In an era of comeback gigs, I can only dream.
I would opt for this collection ahead of inferior and less definitive follow-ups. Simply stunning.
In an era of comeback gigs, I can only dream.
I would opt for this collection ahead of inferior and less definitive follow-ups. Simply stunning.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I say introduction because if you've bought the albums proper i reluctantly advise that you keep your money. these are just the hits and the inclusion of Bow Down and Lean On Me (identical to those on the albums) will only leave you feeling more out of pocket. Nevertheless, I Smell Winter, Drop Down Dead together with Hopelessly Devoted To Them more than compensate for the lack of different material (some of the pre-Norman Cook rarities really should have made the cut).
For the true newbie what better insight into the band's tabloid-baiting politics than Flag Day?What sweeter introduction to Heaton gospel than I'll Be Your Shelter? You'll either press skip in disgust or love the man forever, may it be the latter
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This 'album' is a classic. The great thing about the Housemartins is that they don't take themselves too seriously. They are a 'happy mans The Smiths'. The first few tracks are superb, especially 'I smell Winter', 'Bow Down' and 'Sheep' but the last set of tracks, their more slower work, becomes a little samey. It says something about the music industry when their only number 1, 'Caravan of Love', is one of the poorer tracks on the CD. Worth a look (especially if you're a fan of The Smiths)
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Housemartings Now that's what I call quite good
Just what I expected - brilliant! All my favourite Housemartin songs - great for taking a trip down memory lane with no disappointment!
Published 5 days ago by Jill
Now That's What I Call Quite Good: Housemartins - Happy hour (and...
Ah, The Housemartins. Forerunner of the mighty Beautiful South, and soundtrack of my childhood growing up in the Humber region in the mid eighties. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Victor
So good I bought it twice
What more can I say. I played the first CD so much it wore out so have bought a second copy. LOVE IT!
Published 16 months ago by J. Harford
Housemartins Now That's What I Call Quite Good
I already had this on record, it has most of their best songs on and it's a right good enjoyable compilation. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Dave from Featherstone
Now that's what I call timeless
Although I grew up with 70's and 80's music, somehow I missed the Housemartins. Hearing this album makes me wish I had paid more attention. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2001 by GRAHAM CROWDER
One of the best 80's albums
Simply great.Lots of freshness in this album. Really beautiful songs and good vibrations.Maybe some other songs could have been included in it instead of some of the appearing,... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2000
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