- Audio CD (31 Jan 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Chrysalis
- ASIN: B000007403
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,045 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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In the days when boy bands played their own instruments, Spandau Ballet--a bunch of pretty boys from north London with kilts, shoulder pads, bad 1980s hair, eyeliner and unmistakable good looks--caused quite a stir and soon had both major record labels and teenage girls monitoring their every move. Major-league players among the New Romantic movement, the five piece lived the high life and churned out hit after hit between 1980 and 1986. This compilation features pretty much all of their offerings ("Gold", "True", "Lifeline", "Highly Strung")--some more memorable than others. Gold's sleeve notes boldly proclaim "...this is where it all began. Club culture, endless nocturnal adventures, white boys high on soul and funk-making electric dance music which moves the city." It's hard to imagine music like this doing that now--on the cover they look like a bunch of old guys in polo necks--but it was the 80s. --Ronita Dutta
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
An absolutely essential part of anyone's music collection, this CD is bound to get you singing, dancing around the room and feeling at times happy and elated and at other times meloncholy. There are no bad tracks on this collection and for some it will evoke fond memeories of the 80's, for others it may help them appreciate why that decade was so special musically.
This is the band at it's best, with the golden voice of Tony Hadley evoking such emotions. For me, although, it is a little reflective in it's tone and lyrics 'Through the Barricades' can and should be played over and over again, never losing it's ability to get you 'just there'.
If you do not own this collection of songs you NEED to!!
This is the band at it's best, with the golden voice of Tony Hadley evoking such emotions. For me, although, it is a little reflective in it's tone and lyrics 'Through the Barricades' can and should be played over and over again, never losing it's ability to get you 'just there'.
If you do not own this collection of songs you NEED to!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Truely a classic album, this collection of Spandau Ballets Greatest hits has it all. The incredible voice of Tony Hadley at his greatest, combined with the talents of the whole band creates a sound which we all picture as classic 80's. How many of you can say that Gold and Through the Barricades didn't touch you back then? Well this CD brings it all back. An absolute must buy!
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Like many, I was pleasantly surprised when the band reformed a couple of years back. I purchased this collection more for the nostalgia of the DVD than the cd & put it in the machine with much anticipation. Unfortunately a minute into Gold the sound quality drops & doesn't return until towards the end of the song. As no other reviewer has mentioned this, I'm presuming I've just got a dud copy.
The poor quality of the DVD aside, there's no denying that these guys are one of the top bands of the 80's. It's a shame they weren't as big in NZ as they were back home.
The poor quality of the DVD aside, there's no denying that these guys are one of the top bands of the 80's. It's a shame they weren't as big in NZ as they were back home.
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True Gold.
This to replace a lost CD. Really sounds good. Takes me back to college days. The quality is excellent. DVD is a bonus, good to see the old videos. True Gold.. Get it. Sorry. :)
Published 6 months ago by Glen
Bravo!
I just wanna say that this is an incredible greatest hits album for us to acknoledge Spandau Ballet. Strongly recommended!
Published 15 months ago by HAN XIAO
How did they get away with this?
OK, I wasn't a fan and this was bought as a gift (which went down very well I might add) but I did sneak a little listen first! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dee Tee
Gold by name, gold by nature
Absolutely brilliant. Went to see them in concert recently and I reverted back to my 14 year old self again!! Immediately got home and order this CD and it has disappointed. Read more
Published 23 months ago by V. Ferguson
Spandau
Very good cd and dvd brings back memories of the 80's. Good to hear all the old singles and see the 80's videos again
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Mrs. D. Ellison-morris
Dated but still good Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet came out after the best of British pop music in the 90's. Therefore their task was sort of difficult - take this observation in context - they had prior to their... Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by Anna Jefferson
fantastic!
Well i think it's all been said by Matt, this cd doe's bring out the best in Tony Hadley's voice. It's a great cd by a great group 'Through the barricades' was a fantastic song... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2000
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