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The last quarter-century has been nothing if not colourful for George Michael. But through all the controversy -- the high-profile arrests and audacious videos, the fall-outs and band splits - he has emerged intact as a vital figure on the global pop scene - a fact compounded by his current 25 Live tour and this accompanying Greatest Hits package. Twenty Five is the fourth such collection in Michael's career, though it carries the obvious advantage of being more up to date than 1998's lauded Ladies & Gentlemen and features not only solo material but music from the early Wham! days. As such, it's the most comprehensive anthology yet, featuring upbeat Wham! classics like "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" and "Freedom" amidst sombre solo material like "Praying For Time" and "Jesus To A Child". The collection not only includes a host of evergreen classics, but also recent singles "An Easier Affair" and "This Is Not Real Love" (with former Sugababe Mutya Buena) and two unreleased tracks. There are some notable absences from the collection – "I Want Your Sex" and "Kissing A Fool" are two glaring omissions – but it still remains the most comprehensive survey of the artist's legacy to date. --Danny McKenna
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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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1998's Ladies & Gentlemen was probably one of the best greatest hits collections ever released. It included all but two of his UK solo singles, and a fair number of the singles on it did not feature on any of his three solo albums released up until that point. This one does actually include 6 or 7 tracks not available on any previous album, making this a worthy purchase, but misses out a lot of good singles that can be found on the earlier compilation.
"Older" has been included this time, but again no "Monkey" (which was a US No. 1). All the singles from his last album "Patience" are here, and as before there is a disc of ballads and another of more up-tempo tracks. The third disc, apart from the 3 or 4 exclusive tracks that I've counted, mainly covers "Patience".
This album isn't so much a replacement for the 1998 collection as it is an updated alternative. To get the complete story, you would still need both, plus the Wham "Best of". A glaring omission from the post-1998 stuff is "If I Told You That", his duet with Whitney Houston from 2000. Also, "Monkey", OK not a classic single, but for completeness would have been worth inclusion. Very few Wham singles are here, so this can certainly not replace the existing Wham compilation from 1997.
Worth getting if you already have Ladies & Gentlemen. If you don't, get that instead, and invest in "Patience" at the same time.
"Older" has been included this time, but again no "Monkey" (which was a US No. 1). All the singles from his last album "Patience" are here, and as before there is a disc of ballads and another of more up-tempo tracks. The third disc, apart from the 3 or 4 exclusive tracks that I've counted, mainly covers "Patience".
This album isn't so much a replacement for the 1998 collection as it is an updated alternative. To get the complete story, you would still need both, plus the Wham "Best of". A glaring omission from the post-1998 stuff is "If I Told You That", his duet with Whitney Houston from 2000. Also, "Monkey", OK not a classic single, but for completeness would have been worth inclusion. Very few Wham singles are here, so this can certainly not replace the existing Wham compilation from 1997.
Worth getting if you already have Ladies & Gentlemen. If you don't, get that instead, and invest in "Patience" at the same time.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I must start of this review by admitting that I grew up with his music. I was only 7 when I first heard some of his songs such as "Faith", "Father Figure" and the very sexually suggestive but good "I Want Your Sex". Yes, I understand that 7 is maybe way too young to be listening to such songs, but they were playing often on the radio were I grew up, and the songs were very catchy and drew one's attention to listen to. What helped reignite my interest to eventually get his cd was when I heard his song "Fast Love" at a male strip club that I had honestly went to when I visited Darwin, Australia. When I was living in Japan, his newer music was also getting played there (such as the "Freek" song). Many of his songs are very original and classic, so it is only natural that they would be enjoyed over two decades later by many people. What I like about this collection is it does have a very wide range of songs depending on your mood. For instance if you want to be cheered up you can listen to his classics such as "Faith", "Freedom", and "Flawless". If you are in an erotic mood the songs to listen to are "Too Funky", "Fast Love", and "FreeeK". Of course, there are many other enjoyable songs on this eclectic collection. I was just honestly listing some of my favorites. This is a good collection to start with if you own only a few of George Michael's albums (three or less) or if it is your first time. I do enjoy this collection, but I wish that the track "I Want Your Sex" would have been included on it. I only say this because he does pour much passion and strong energy into many of his songs, which is a positive thing. There is something about some of the sexual songs that he sings that really showcase his talent. Please understand that I do feel that he is also good in his other type of songs such as in "Father Figure", "Faith", and "Feeling Good". However, there is something about him singing his erotic songs where his talent and passion come out the most (such as in "Freeek" and "Fast Love"). My husband thinks that this has something to do with George Michael being a sexual being, and I have to admit that I agree with his statement. Also, my husband was listening to many of the songs when I was playing it, and he enjoys many of the songs on the collection as well.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By John Ganley
Format:Audio CD
Twenty Five: Special Edition...? Mostly Brilliant, if somewhat overplayed
First Two discs are an upgrade of Ladies & Gentleman with added "Patience" and a bit of Wham..
As with "Ladies and Gentleman" disc one is for the feet, disc two for the heart. Highlights include Everything She Wants, Spinning the Wheel, Heal the Pain (with Paul McCartney) and Fastlove. Nice to see Older added to the collection this time around, but no Cowboys and Angels? Shame. His most recent tasty offerings of Easier Affair and This Is Not Real Love are also included
Disc three however is really worth a listen. It is a collection of gems mostly taken from Patience/Songs of the Century with B Sides plus new track "Understand".
You get the impression that George was rather disappointed with the bad press he received for Patience. He seems to be pushing Patience album tracks heavily on the third disc (which is fine by me)
One low point however - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - It has always been and always will be utter tat!
First Two discs are an upgrade of Ladies & Gentleman with added "Patience" and a bit of Wham..
As with "Ladies and Gentleman" disc one is for the feet, disc two for the heart. Highlights include Everything She Wants, Spinning the Wheel, Heal the Pain (with Paul McCartney) and Fastlove. Nice to see Older added to the collection this time around, but no Cowboys and Angels? Shame. His most recent tasty offerings of Easier Affair and This Is Not Real Love are also included
Disc three however is really worth a listen. It is a collection of gems mostly taken from Patience/Songs of the Century with B Sides plus new track "Understand".
You get the impression that George was rather disappointed with the bad press he received for Patience. He seems to be pushing Patience album tracks heavily on the third disc (which is fine by me)
One low point however - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - It has always been and always will be utter tat!
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Great Album
This is a must have album of all the hits of George Michael/Wham that fans have come to love. The covers are also a brilliant addition.
Published 2 months ago by OzKira
5.0 out of 5 stars
very nice to listen too
come on george write some more hits just like this one very good to listen too also has a very good voice too
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Susan E. Camp
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The best!
Love George Michael music so glad I could treat myself with my Birthday money! Listen to it on full volume when 'other half' out!!!
Published 2 months ago by Angela Brown
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update?
In reviewing one greatest hits albums, we probably will always compare it to the last one. As a collection twenty five contains almost all of the hits we would expect, a few token... Read more
Published 4 months ago by dwa
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice, but...
Nice compilation, more than 25 songs. But not really new, compared to the previous "ladies and gentlemen"...
Anyway, at that price, a good buy.
Anyway, at that price, a good buy.
Published on 31 Mar 2011 by Alberto
5.0 out of 5 stars
George Michael - Twentyfive
Excellent album for any George Micheal fan. I am very pleased with this item.
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by Mrs. W. Finnerty
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HAUNTING WHISPER
It is well over twenty years since I first heard Careless Whisper. My children were playing a tape of it during a long car journey, and it caught my attention and has haunted my... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by DAVID BRYSON
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For the living
Great collection which should please all fans. I listen to the living cd in the car. It's a bit camp but then again I'm not embarrassed about the 80s music which in many ways is so... Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by C. Catto
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For the feet and for the heart
Hi i am from Denmark - so please dont read this as pure english. George Michael is fantastic - He is hansome ( I am not gay but anyway ) and His songs are honney for the ear. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by Henning Klausen
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strangely disappoints
I own and enjoy Ladies & Gentlemen,a superb compilation that lifts your mood every time it's played. Read more
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