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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Recently saw the Dexy's described as one hit wonders. Well, if 'Come on Eileen' is all you know this will show you how much you're missing. Don't expect the Celtic pop of 'Come On Eileen' though, their next best know song 'Geno' is far more representative of The Dexy's 80's update of righteous soul music - tight and punchy with the brass section upping the excitement. Best of all are Kevin Rowland's lyrics when you can make them out, and even when you can't his voice conveys the passion and drive that propelled the band; outsiders who knew their way was the right one.
"Let's Get the Straight", "Show Me", "Celtic Soul Brothers", "Liars A to E", "Geno", "Breakin' Down the Walls of Heartache", "Dance Stance", "Plan B" and "Keep It" all easily surpass "Come on Eileen". The Dexy's deserve to be remembered for more than that, and their best efforts laid down a blue print that sadly too few have followed.
Thanks Kevin.
"Let's Get the Straight", "Show Me", "Celtic Soul Brothers", "Liars A to E", "Geno", "Breakin' Down the Walls of Heartache", "Dance Stance", "Plan B" and "Keep It" all easily surpass "Come on Eileen". The Dexy's deserve to be remembered for more than that, and their best efforts laid down a blue print that sadly too few have followed.
Thanks Kevin.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Everyone remembers "Geno" and "Come On Eileen", but the gems here are "Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache', "Show Me", "Liars A to E", Cliff Bennetts' "One Way Love', and "Plan B" (I wish RFTC would cover this one). These Non-LP tracks were hard to find, and these days are virtually non-existent (here in the U.S.A., anyways). It's great to see these all in one package - these were powerful singles and it's wonderful to hear them again!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The irony of calling this 'The Very Best...' wouldn't have gone unnoticed by dear old Kevin himself. Released, originally, as a cut-price cash-in on the success of 'Come On Eileen' and 'Jackie Wilson Said', the record company padded out the rest with off-cuts and b-sides, thereby ensuring that we - as devoted fans who've long since lost all our original vinyl - can buy these great tracks on one cd, without having to hunt for hours through secondhand record shops. This album is worth the price of Cliff Bennett's 'One Way Love' alone. 'Come On Eileen' we all know - it's been played to death - but it is still a great song. What's not to like about this one?
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