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Scotland's Texas were in danger of becoming one-hit wonders following their failure to capitalise on their Top Ten debut single--1989's "I Don't Want A Lover"--through the early Nineties. Faced with a career crisis, Sharleen Spiteri and writing partner Johnny McElhone began tinkering with their sound and employing modern technology. Cue 1996's massively successful White On Blonde album and a rush of hit songs. "I Don't Want A Lover", with its tired slide riff hasn't worn well, nor have the other pre-watershed songs here like "Everyday Now", "So Called Friend" and "Prayer For You". Nevertheless there are a dozen prime examples of stylised, updated Motown ("Say What You Want", "Black Eyed Boy", "When We Are Together") showcasing the band's song-writing rebirth. Add a pair of fresh numbers co-written with Dallas Austin (the sweet shuffle of "In Demand") and Greg Alexander (the lipglossed "Inner Smile") and The Greatest Hits becomes a weighty pop collection. --Mike Pattenden
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TEXAS The Greatest Hits (2000 UK 18-track CD album featuring all their greatest hits including the classics I Dont Want A Lover Say What You Want Inner Smile Black Eyed Boy & Summer Sun picture sleeve)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit that I am a huge taxas fan so this review is a little bit biased. All the tracks on this album are songs you just want to hear over and over again, there is nothing that isn't good. If you listen to the lyrics (and since Sharleen sings so clearly, it's easy to do so) you will have to agree that they are outstanding and original and not a single one is mushy. There are songs on this album for everyone, wether you are a motown fan, a pop lover or more into rocky songs. The three new tracks on the album, In Demand, Inner Smile and Guitar Song are a great promise for the future and prove that Texas still know how to make cutting edge and great songs. My only massge to all you out there is buy this record, enjoy it and if you get a chance to go to a concert of their's, do so cos it's an experience you'll never forget. I would also like to add that the limited edition includes some fab remixes and clips.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Texas have been around for quite some time and this album covers the wide range of both musical and vocal talents encompassed in the band. A must have for your collection. From the soulful 'Put your arms around me'through the recent 'Inner smile' to the old favorite 'I don't want a lover' there is something for everyone. Every body has a favorite Texas song. BUY IT>
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I suspect this is "too early" a greatest hits release (look at The Pretenders for example - they recently released a second greatest hits with nearly the same songs again !) because Texas still have 2 or 3 more albums in them at least. Unlike some Texas fans, I've been following them since 1989 and their Southside album (which *is* their best album to date, though "White on Blonde" is a close second). Amazon.co.uk's own review is way, way wide of the mark about claiming that older tracks haven't worn well - the ones quoted are actually amongst the strongest in the entire Texas catalogue (I've auto-repeated "Everyday Now" to death and "So In Love With You" from "Rick's Road" is a fantastic ballad). "So Called Friend" was so good that Ellen DeGeneres featured it as the theme tune for her "Ellen" series ! I'll tell you what's missing from the greatest hits CD - "You Gave Me Love" (the best studio non-album track Texas have ever recorded - from the "In My Heart" UK CD single) and the live version of "Why Believe In You" (from CD single 2 of "So In Love With You") which is arguably the best Texas track available anywhere. It's disappointing that amazon.co.uk don't have a listing for the limited edition (2-CD) version of this because that's the one any self-respecting Texas fan will want to buy of course. One final note - if the Eurythmics took the crown of the best UK pop band of the 1980's, then Texas succeeded them for the 1990's equivalent. Texas haven't been touched in the UK pop arena for a decade now for sheer consistently good songs and albums - you cannot name another UK band that comes remotely close to them.
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Money can't buy love but a small amount can buy some superb music
From an album collection of mostly 80s/90s plus assorted odds and ends, this album has the rare distinction of one I still play in its entirety, unchanged by the pick-and-mix... Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. J. Dean
texas greatest hits
Brilliant c.d,my ex kept my copy so i bought it again,glad i did as its got some fantastic songs on it.Sharleen has an amazing voice
Published 6 months ago by jo cat
Every one a winner
You remember every song on this greatest hits CD, and they were hits at the time not like so many that have songs thrown in to pad out. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by M. Millward
TEXAS--THE GREATEST HITS ON CD / DVD / VIDEO
The Scottish group TEXAS have written and recorded many brilliant songs[and made some fantastic music videos to go with the singles]. Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by Mr. W. J. Wright
Excellent
This is the second copy of this CD I have purchased for myself. Excellent, Excellent, Excellent...
Published on 11 May 2009 by Bunty
good selection
if you do not have any of the albums this is a good selection that are worth the money
Published on 18 Mar 2009 by R. Hutchinson
dour
Just too mainstream, there are far more interesting things going on in the undergrowth - for a comparison I recommend Nick Worrall. His album is FREE to download as well.
Published on 3 Sep 2008 by No longer here
18 brilliant songs.
This is one of the few albums, where every track is brilliant. Texas have done themselves proud with this album. 10/10.
Published on 14 Nov 2006 by G. Soor
Great Glaswegians
Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas were formed in Glasgow in 1986 by Johnny McElhone. McElhone was no stranger to the UK charts, having previously played bass with Hipsway and... Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2006 by Craobh Rua
simply the best album
the first texas album i owend but not the last.a collection of some of the best songs in the late 90s incloding summer son'black eyed boy'halo'when we are together'. Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by D. keir
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