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Title: Very Special.
Review: What has the American label done? Mixing tracks from their debut album with those of the new one? If you listen closely they are very different in concept. Adding 'Stars', 'Anywhere', 'Just a Girl She Said' and the marvellous 'Not So Manic Now' to the originally counting 15 original songs leave just 9 (!) of the 'Goodbye' album. Is this what happens when you sell the rights of your work? About the songs: originally the album was loaded with different short songs that make it impossible to judge the first time you hear them. You have to listen to them at least 3-4 times before starting to appreciate 'em. Most of all I love 'The View From Here' and like all others. The Way Out West remixes are great, especially the 'Not So Manic Now' remix. Motiv 8 are one of my favorite remixers as well. This is very cheesy pop (or whatever it is), so if you don't think you like that kind of music, don't buy it and write bad things about them. (d_h_monroe@hotmail.com)
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