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It only took one song from a David Lynch film (Wild At Heart) to launch a coiffed Canadian ex-boxer on the international stage but, as this anthology of songs culled from his first three albums shows, Wicked Game was far from a fluke. A voice seemingly cloned from Roy Orbison's very own DNA--coupled with the kind of looks that go straight to a woman's knees--meant that Chris Isaak didn't need to be a great songwriter. And yet only one of these haunting hymns to heartbreak (The Yardbirds' classic "Heart Full Of Soul") wasn't written by Isaak. So what does this teach us? Merely that: (a) God isn't exactly fair in his distribution of qualities; and (b) don't believe those nay-sayers who claim that all the best tunes have been taken up. "Lie To Me", "Blue Hotel" and, of course, that awesome theme to Wild At Heart are melancholy masterpieces of their genre. --Peter Paphides
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wicked Game is a fantastic album. Beautiful lyrics, meloncholly guitars and Isaaks extraordinary voice all combine to make this album something quite special.
The collection of songs in this album feel perfect together and nothing felt intrusive as can so often happen, though 'voodoo' does come close to breaking the flow of the album, not because it is bad by any stretch of the imagination but just because it feels quite different. despite this one minor anomoly it still manages to sit reasonably well in the album.
Instrumentaly this album also holds it own extremely well. The emotionally charged guitars of Chris Isaak and James Clavin Wilsey are played with subtlety and precision and their distinctive sound carries through the entire album making all the tracks feel like they belong together. This is to the extent that i would have a hard time hearing these songs in any other context than that of this album.
I prefer to ignore the comparisons to the legendary Roy Orbison just because Isaak's (and indeed his band's) achievments on this album are so impressive, though it is obvious why they are made. Certainly this is more than an attempt at recreating an Orbison sound.
Credit should also be given to the producer (Erik Jacobsen) for a sensitively handled recording that is well produced and crystal clear whilst thankfully stopping short of being overdone, a trap that can so easily be fallen into.
This album deserves a place in any music lovers cd collection.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was issued as a compilation of three earlier albums. It isn't perfect, but it contains some deliciously different music even in the most blatantly nostalgic (Elvis, Orbison) moments. For tender beauty, nothing here comes close to the title track where his voice soars and falters in an immaculate outpouring of emotion to create a most poignant love ballad. An excellent voice from the early 1990s that seems to have faded, but this music has stood the test of time very well.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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First of all, I don't know where Peter Paphides (see above) got the idea Chris Isaak is Canadian, as he was born and brought up in Stockton, California. Anyway... Wicked Game is probably the best known song on this album, and it's also probably my favourite song ever. Blue Spanish Sky, Lie To Me, Nothing's Changed and Funeral in the Rain are also highlights. His music is very atmospheric and evocative, and his voice is just incredible. Despite repeated listening, this album can still put a shiver down my back. Worth every penny.
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Consistent with one flaw
After twenty years this still feels distinct, having a coherent darkly lyrical theme to the entire album. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Zaroff
Chris Isaak - Wicked Game
Product arrived in described (very good) condition and plays perfectly OK. Forgot how good this album is, can't believe it' isn't easier to get hold of. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. A. J. Sheppard
Chris Isaacs
I thought this was a wonderful CD and well worth buying, I originally wanted it for one track, but enjoy them all
Published on 13 July 2009 by Mrs. B. Blair
Smooth. Mellow. Excellent.
I was only a teenager when Wicked Game was first released in the UK. In fact I have a copy, with Blue Hotel as the 'B' side, on vinyl. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2008 by R. L. Judd
Wicked Game dominates other tracks
"Wicked Game" the single is perfect. "Wicked Game"the album is very good thats why i lopped a star.Chris Isaak blends a mixture of both Orbison and the Eagles in this album. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2007 by Jay
Wicked Game
This is a great place to start if you're new to Chris Isaak's work. It has a good selection of the better tracks from his first few albums and gives you a nice taster of what his... Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2007 by Spider Monkey
Perfect for a lazy summer evening
This album would be worth buying just for the title track 'Wicked Game' (the theme from the film of the same name) with it's soaring vocals, emotional intensity and beautiful slide... Read more
Published on 27 April 2006 by ChezzyD
Nice
I was introduced to this album by the title track, Wicked Game, via it's playing on the current Mercedes tv advert. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2002 by "harryharrington"
a fantastic piece of musical beauty
Wicked Game-Best of Chris Isaak is one of those albums which you no you wiil still be listening to and appreciating in 20/30 years time!!! Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2002
THE KING OF ROMANTIC BALLADIERS
I have listened to all of Isaac's music and this to me is his definitive work. Every song on this CD sends you into some kind of emotion trip that makes you think about everyone... Read more
Published on 21 July 2001
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