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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A reader
Format:Audio CD
A must for anyone who is capable of thought, this collection will stun you on its first hearing (this is normal, it will always happen), the lyrics/poems having a raw power that will make you wonder why you have never been able to write as he can. Scared of no-one, there can be no doubt JCC is fearless in what he does write, but that's not to be thought of as arrogance in any way at all, no, it's observation of the highest order - he has something to say for sure. As for others here commenting on the music accompanying the words, I can only say that the strident/near discordant style actually enhances the tracks for me, in that respect Beasley Street is a tour de force - it's not music plus lyrics, it's music times lyrics. A great collection from an unsung hero.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is true that the music gets in the way sometimes - "Evidently Chicken Town" is a case in point - but his poetry is so much better than most lyrics that I am ready and willing to put up with the background noise. And some of the music works just fine.
It may all be a freak of chance - a Mancunian scally wag getting on stage at a time when anyone could, but he is great - he doesn't hold back, so don't moan about his Dylan '66 hair, just open your ears.
Mmmmmm 'Lyrics', 'Poetry' or 'Rap'? It doesn't matter he knocks you out with the bitter & twisted self-deprecating witty truth from the backstreets of a town near you.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By J. P. Ryder
Format:Audio CD
If you were unlucky enough to be born too late and you missed this wonderful man the first time around, now's your chance to get up to speed.
If you've ever wondered what all the old 40-somethings are talking about when this guy's name crops up, buy this album and clue yourself in - you'll love yourself for doing it.
His poems and delivery are unique.
Fans will argue endlessly about what constitutes a Johhny Clarke 'best of' but this offering will bring joy and laughter to anyone who has a funny-bone in their body regardless.
Be nice to yourself...
If you've ever wondered what all the old 40-somethings are talking about when this guy's name crops up, buy this album and clue yourself in - you'll love yourself for doing it.
His poems and delivery are unique.
Fans will argue endlessly about what constitutes a Johhny Clarke 'best of' but this offering will bring joy and laughter to anyone who has a funny-bone in their body regardless.
Be nice to yourself...
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Great!!!!!
Fantastic selection of work by one of this countries greatest living poets, who I for one would consider his work more important than Shakespear.
Published 1 month ago by Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice one
If you like a bit of JCC this is a good compilation to choose, lots of tracks from the master poet.
Published 2 months ago by mum bojumbo
4.0 out of 5 stars
brillant
order and recieved on time. Brillant. And good value for money. Was very pleased cause order it for my son as an surpise
Published 2 months ago by angie goble
5.0 out of 5 stars
LIE BACK AND THINK OF?
This is a brilliant CD. Best listened to on the sofa. Eyes closed with an alcoholic drink in hand.
Unfortunately it can't be as good as his live gigs. Read more
Unfortunately it can't be as good as his live gigs. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mikebee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great service
Great artist, great album. Bought this for my husband before we went to a recent performance by John Cooper Clarke. Unfortunately, the album went missing in the post. Read more
Published 6 months ago by nicsta76
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Bargain
Brilliant CD well worth the money, I thought I would only like a couple of tracks but its great from start to finish
Published 6 months ago by Gholby
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John Cooper Clarke - Best of
Bought this CD after watching a documentry him on BBC4 and to combine the best of his works that I have currently on vinyl. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Kr Stonebank
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple & Complicated
Simple and complicated, stupid and profound this collection is just genius. How he never became poet laureate is beyond me. he is just so accessible to anyone with half a brain.
Published 11 months ago by B. J. du Cille
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not for listening to in one session
Fond memories of student life in Salford are brought back by this CD, but like many things of that time it isn't as good as you remember it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ian Walmsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awww i dont wanna be nice
Wonderfull exactly what the creative mind craves. having being a Bob dylan fan from being about 16 i found john to be an equally talented and after going to see him in york i was... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Button
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