The Essential Selection [Import]

1. Wham Bam Boogie

2. Notoriety

3. You Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing

4. Girl U Want

5. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight

6. Life Forces

7. Light Yearts

8. Scared

9. Your Mother Should Have Told You

10. Simply Irresistible

11. She Can Rock It

12. You Blow Me Away

13. She Makes My Day

14. Dreams Come True

The Essential Selection,Robert Palmer,Disky Records,Album Rock,Blue-Eyed Soul,Pop,Pop/Rock,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Oakenfold's finest trance Only half good... I'm sure you've heard it all.... This is Comical!!! Two genres, two discs, two different moods

Essential Selection, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Big Beat | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars Better Living Through Chemistry Fatboy Slim/Norman Cook Collection On the Floor at the Boutique You've Come A Long Way, Baby ASIN: B00004S7LD Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

1. Walter Wanderley - Summer Samba
2. Armand Van Helden - Necessary Evil
3. Alan Braxe - Vertigo (Virgo Edit)
4. Hardy Hard - Funky Music
5. Major Force - Return of the Original Art Form
6. Ceasefire V. Deadly Avenger - Evil Knievel
7. Art of Noise - Metaforce
8. Size 9 - I'm Ready
9. Fatboy Slim - Everybody Loves a Carnival
10. Fatboy Slim - Jack it Up (DJ Delite)
11. The Chemical Brothers - The Private Psychedelic Reel
12. Soul of a Man - Beween the Eyes
13. DJ Stew Feat. The Buddha Monks - Funky Fresh
14. Mr. Spring - Blaxxtraxx3 (Funky Nassau)
15. Mr X & Mr Y - 1956
16. Scanty Sandwich - Because of You
17. Underworld - Born Slippy
18. Groove Armada - At the River

Tracks:

1. Jaya - Precession (Subterranean EP)
2. Luzon - The Baguio Track
3. The Unknown - The Spirit
4. Mono Culture - Free (Extended Vocal Mix)
5. Perfect State - Perfect State (Original Mix)
6. Brainchild - Symmetry C (Lange Breakbeat Remix)
7. Skip Raider Featuring Jada - Another Day
8. Jan Johnston - Flesh (Tilt Mix)
9. Solar Stone - Seven Cities
10. Z2 - I Want You
11. Philippe Van Mullem - Secret Folder (Pt. 1 & 2)
12. Moogwai - Viola (Original Mix)

Amazon.com

Fatboy Slim and Paul Oakenfold, two of the most famous DJs in the world and kings of big beat and house, respectively, are supremely showcased in this double-CD collection. The Essential Selection, Vol. 1 glorifies each mixmaster's equal, yet mutually exclusive talents in roof raising. The back-to-back discs are an enlightening example of the yin and yang of club music; Fatboy Slim's grounded, drier, giddier expressions of overlapping funk and disco juxtapose Oakenfold's spatial, entrancing continuum supplemented with buzzing, flatulent bass lines, and celestial synths. Both DJs are experts in flow, building beats seamlessly into climactic moments of frenzied, adrenaline-fueled euphoria, then swinging the vibe down again with the subtlety and patience of a free-falling feather. No doubt Fatboy Slim is known for his deliberate lack of subtlety stylistically, but when placed in this context, immediately compared to Oakenfold's ethereal grooves, it's evident that Stormin' Norman possesses copious finesse. Because of their stylistic polarity, like platinum and gold, these DJs shine with matched but multihued brilliance, and like soil and sun, are indispensable components of a diverse dance music ecology. --Beth Massa

Customer Reviews:

Oakenfold's finest trance.......2006-04-24

The Oakenfold disc of this set is the epitome of trance.

Certainly Oakenfold's finest trance CD, with Tranceport in second place. The track transitions are seemless [like in Tranceport], so you can just put the CD in and go into, for lack of a better word, a trance. Soothing but with a lot of energy.

You can't call yourself a fan of trance and not hear this.

Only half good..........2006-04-14

Fatboy just makes a lot of rhythmic noise! Very bad for your heart if you'd ask me. Oakenfield way more melodic. So definitely don't go for the new, but choose the cheaper used

I'm sure you've heard it all...........2004-12-02

Yes yes you've heard it all about Oakenfold being a sell out and everything from A to Z.. and how most techno is all dated and there is always something wrong with mixes, and true to this also, but it's still good music, Fatboy's mix is really housey ( kindof in a Fast paced 1-2 min song Housy kinda way, not like a digweed house way ) Fatboy does tear it up though, his cd is really up beat and great for driving to, although it does leave the listener wanting more,, maybe something deeper.... oh yea there is an Oakenfold cd to.... I really didn't think to much of oakie's mix for a couple of years.. Now it's almost 2005 and i've heard tons of different mixes, and when i went back and heard his cd it really amazed me. the song selection stuck in my head and i couldn't forget the tune of the songs. it's progressive and has a different vibe than any of his other cds. Of course there are a few boring and too long songs on here, but when you listen all through, it really is worth owning. the last 4 songs on the cd are truly incredible 5/5 stars with nothing wrong there, and the first like 6 songs are probly 3-4/5 . sure you can call him what you want but this cd is good.

This is Comical!!!.......2002-10-25

Boy, do I love this. Fatboy Slim tears it up on his CD, Oakenfold continues to put me to sleep!!! All I have to say is, if you have the extra money to drop on these CDs, buy it for Fatboy Slim's Disc. Truely one of his better...

Two genres, two discs, two different moods.......2002-09-28

First of all, if you've never been exposed to electronic music, buy this double CD set. It is a rarity among dance mix compilations since it includes two popular but very different styles of dance mixed by two of the biggest DJs in the world. Almost all other dance mix sets contain one style exclusively, so this album is truly a 2-for-1 deal.
If you happen to be an electronica guru, this compilation may not whet your thirst for innovation. The first CD, Fatboy Slim's big beat mix, sounds dated, despite being fairly high energy. True, there are it's fine points, such as the few tracks in the middle of the mix that create an enjoyable climax, but as a whole the mix sounds old and worn. Unless you're a truly big Fatboy Slim fan, his mix probably will have you hitting the "skip" button on your CD player over and over again to escape the repetition of annoying beats.
As for the Oakenfold mix, it's the reason I gave the album 4 stars. Stand-alone, this CD is one of the best trance mixes to come out just before the trance genre began to flood with exhausted, overplayed, producer driven stagnation. Some critics have panned the Oakenfold mix claiming the song selection was second rate. I could not disagree more. Most of the songs are wonderful selections on their own right, utilizing pure emotion. The CD begins with a surrealistic soundbyte of a New York Thanksgiving day television weathercast, which quickly builds into an energetic hill with the likes of "The Spirit" and "Free". The 3 song climax is among the best I've ever heard, and one that can't be missed. Of note is Solarstone's "Seven Cities", which literally makes the listener feel as if he/she is truly on an emotional ride. The closing two songs on the mix are a wonderful cool-down, of note is "Viola" which is one of the best late night driving songs ever.
Overall I think it's a ...investment well worth the cost.

Average customer rating: Nice song selection but MONO only. Too Raw And Wild For Motown - Thank Goodness! Original version of Do you love me

The Essential Selection The Contours Manufacturer: Universal/Spectrum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Motown | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Complete Motown Collection The Best of the Velvelettes The Ultimate Collection The Best of Walter Jackson: Welcome Home - The Okeh Years Our Day Will Come: Very Best of ASIN: B00004SA4B Release Date: 2000-03-06

Tracks:

1. Do You Love Me
2. Shake Sherrie
3. You Get Ugly
4. Whole Lotta Woman
5. Don't Let Her Be Your Baby
6. Bby Hit And Run
7. It's So Hard Being A Loser
8. First I Look At The Purse
9. Just A Little Misunderstanding
10. Determination
11. Your Love Grows More Precious Everyday
12. Can You Do It?
13. Can You Jerk Like Me
14. Searching For A Girl
15. The Stretch
16. So Grateful
17. You Better Get In Line
18. Move Mr Man

Album Description

UK 'Best Of', tracks include 'Do You Love Me', 'First I Look At The Purse', 'Just A Little Misunderstanding', 'Baby Hit And Run', 'Determination' and many more.18 tracks in all. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Nice song selection but MONO only........2007-03-20

This is another example of neglect in regard to remastering. The people at Universal Music/Spectrum in the UK chose to include in this collection the MONO singles only. There are no stereo songs on this CD. If Motown or whomever is putting this stuff out, they should print the mono/stereo information on the cover so that the buyer can know what he/she is buying.

Too Raw And Wild For Motown - Thank Goodness!.......2005-05-10

I saw The Contours when they appeared on Dick Clark's American Bandstand (not to date myself...) and couldn't believe them. They had a really wild stage act, swinging guitars at each other, rubberleg dancing, you name it. And with Do You Love Me, they followed a pattern long established in American music: black group records hit, gets a little money, white group(s) cover hit and make REAL money, black group tries again. In this case it was the Dave Clark Five, but The Meatles had done the same before (and after) them, see Twist And Shout as an example.The other chapter in this book is "black group tries to stay in the game with novelty/dance records until they find another hit" by the way.

This is a disc of PARTY MUSIC. If it weren't for the fact that they mention different dates it sounds like they could have laid all these tracks down in just a few sessions. "Dance" songs(Shake Sherry, Can You Do It, Can You Jerk Like Me, Move Mr. Man), love gone wrong songs (Baby Hit And Run, It's So Hard Being A Loser, Your Love Grows More Precious Every Day)and even a Smokey Robinson tune (Berry Gordy call somebody, guys?), Determination. All performed in a rollicking, almost garage-band style with harmonies, whoops, hollers and everything you need for a good listening time. Put it on and really listen to it - these guys weren't given much to work with at Motown but used what they had to full effect. Think of them as a second generation Hank Ballard and the Midnighters (talented but hard to pigeonhole) and enjoy!

Original version of Do you love me.......2005-03-14

While so many other Motown stars of the sixties remain popular today, the Contours are largely forgotten. This is a pity but not really surprising as their biggest hit by far (Do you love me) became an even bigger hit when covered by others.

Originally featuring Billy Gordon (lead singer), Billy Hoggs, Joe Billingslea and Sylvester Potts, they were soon joined by Hubert Johnson, a cousin of Jackie Wilson. Jackie helped them to get a recording contract with Motown.

After a few unsuccessful singles, they hit big with Do you love me. It topped the R+B charts and made the top three in the American pop charts. In Britain, both the Dave Clark Five and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes covered the song. Brian's version topped the British charts (it was the high point of Brian's career, although his backing group eventually had greater success without him) while Dave's version topped the American pop charts.

Meanwhile, the Contours continued to record great music but they didn't quite fit in with Motown's image - they weren't as slick as the other acts. Nevertheless, they had some success in America with Shake Sherrie, Don't let her be your baby, Can you do it, Can you jerk like me, First I look at the purse, Just a little misunderstanding and It's so hard being a loser - this last track being their last new hit in 1967. They had just one (minor) British hit - Just a little misunderstanding, which briefly charted in 1970, four years after its original release in America.

During the sixties, the Contours underwent many line-up changes. Joe Stubbs (cousin of Levi Stubbs of the Four Tops) and Dennis Edwards (later of the Temptations) were the most notable names to join the group. The group continued for many years as a live act, performing on the oldies circuit at least until the nineties. Joe Billingslea and Sylvester Potts, two of the original members, appear to have stayed with the group through all the changes. Hubert Johnson committed suicide in 1981.

This compilation contains all their hits and several other great tracks. If Motown had had more faith in them, perhaps the Contours would have been more successful. Nevertheless, their music is well worth a listen.

Average customer rating: Essential Tong I LOVE THIS SET Pure Quality Out and out, the best CD I've heard in a long time i've never danced so deeply!

Pete Tong Essential Selection Spring Collection Pete Tong Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000ILQ1 Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

1. History of Disco, Pt. 2 [I Love Your Disco-Full Version] - [Love] Tattoo
2. Flowerz - Roland Clark, Armand Van Helden
3. I'm Lonely - Hollis P. Monroe
4. Big Love - Pete Heller's Big Love
5. Can't Get Enough - Soul Searcher
6. Everybody Get Up - Capriccio
7. You Can Fly [Cevin Fisher's Mile High Club Mix] - The Other Two
8. (You Got Me) Burning Up [Queen St. Orchestra Vocal Mix] - Cevin Fisher, Loleatta Holloway
9. Raise Your Hands [Rhythm Masters Remix] - Big Room Girl, Darryl Pandy
10. On & On
11. Beats & Grooves for a Porn Star [My Love Is Stronger Mix] - SF-Express
12. Rise of Tonight [Two Phunky People Disco Mix]
13. Hazel [Johan S Toxic Club Mix Edit] - Loop Da Loop
14. 7 Hours in a Bathroom [Instrumental Mix]
15. Lizard [Megavoices Mix] - Mauro Picotto

Tracks:

1. My Fellow Boppers - Thee Maddkatt Courtship
2. Good Shot - Hand's Burn
3. Wide Eyed Angel
4. Greece 2000 - Three Drives on a Vinyl
5. Diving Faces - Liquid Child
6. Protect Your Mind (For the Love of a Princess) (Lange Remix) - DJ Sakin
7. Revelation - Electrique Boutique
8. Crazy [Translucid Dub]
9. Clarkness - Dave Kane
10. Love Stimulation [Blank & Jones Remix] - Humate
11. Pure
12. Mantra (Forever) - Quake
13. Out of the Blue - System F
14. World '99 [Moonmen Club Mix] - Pulp Victim
15. Be Free [Pacha Club Mix] - Liquid Motion

Tracks:

1. Cari T-Coy
2. Ma Foom Bey - Cultural Vibe
3. This Brutal House - Nitro Deluxe
4. Big Fun [LA Big Fun Remix] - Inner City
5. Wild Times [Mayday Mix]
6. No Way Back - Adonis
7. Runaway Girl [Runaway Radio Mix] - Sterling Void
8. Don't Know What You're Missing
9. Love Can't Turn Around - Farley Jackmaster Funk
10. Take Me Away - 2 in a Room
11. Back to Love [Graeme Park Remix] - The Brand New Heavies
12. Do You Want It Right Now [King Street Mix] - Biti, Degrees of Motion

Album Description

42 tracks that Ministry Of Sound's Pete Tong chose as his essential selection for Spring 1999. Features club grooves from Armand Van Helden, the Other Two, Hurricane, Inner City, Brand New Heavies, Adonis and others. Comes packaged as a double slimline jewel case housing the first two discs with a slipcase sleeve containing the third. All three come inside of a full color slipcase with a 20 page booklet. 1999 release. The full title is 'Pete Tong Essential Selection Spring 1999'.

Album Details

Comes in a Stylish Slipcase with a Seperate 20 Page Booklet featuring the Most Essential Clubs.

Customer Reviews:

Essential Tong.......2000-08-04

Pete Tong is probably the best House DJs out there. "Essential Selection Spring 1999" is exactly that--a collection of songs that were essential in Spring of 1999. Long a force in UK dance music, this BBC Radio 1 personality has been putting out "Essential Selections" since 1997, and they've sold almost a combined $1 million.

"E.S. 1999" captures the soul-house revival of 1999 perfectly through songs like "Flowerz," "Can't Get Enough," and (well, of course!) "Big Love." Opening with the erotic "History of Disco" (seriously, the most sonically sensual house tune since "French Kiss"), disc one is a real stormer. Disc two is more progressive, trancey, and features 1998-1999 classics like "3 Drives." If you like house...get this CD. Pete Tong has an ear for good tunes.

I LOVE THIS SET.......2000-01-06

This cd set is one of the most stylistically diverse I have EVER seen. CD 1 is fantastic Euro dance music that'll make you wanna shake your arse. CD 2 will take you on a trance-hypnotic journey to rival Oaky and PVD. The flow is a perfect mesh of peaks and valleys that will have you doing the raver kick step for hours. CD 3 is a bonus cd by Graeme Park (hadn't heard of him) and he has a unique style of mixing Euro dance that is unlike anyone else I've heard.

Pure Quality.......1999-12-10

The first CD has to be one of my all time favourites. All of the songs blend together perfectly with outstanding tracks being Big Love and (You got me) Burning up. Although the first CD is superior from a complete CD perspective the second CD although not having the same fluency still contains some great songs. Greece 2000 and Crazy simply jump out at you and scream for the stereo to be turned up. The addition of the bonus CD should sway any undecided minds and you should get out there and buy this NOW!

Out and out, the best CD I've heard in a long time.......1999-10-27

I'm fifty years old and the cuts make my old bones shake. I love any thing put out by Pete Tong. He's simply the best.

i've never danced so deeply!.......1999-10-15

put it this way, my roomates and I have listened to it so much in the last 4 months, that there is now a temporary moratorium on this cd! it rules!

Average customer rating: Love Pete Tong!!!

Essential Selection Pete Tong Manufacturer: Moonshine Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Essential Mix Pure Pacha Ibiza It's All Gone Pete Tong It's All Gone Pete Tong Pure Pacha 2005 ASIN: B0000CDL6I Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

1. downtime (holloway and eastwick)
2. shiver (echofalls)
3. jack to the future *left brain* (bobby peru)
4. you're so just just (rework)
5. beats & peacez number 3 (peace division)
6. generations *jesper dahlback mix* (phonogenic)
7. m.j.c silco (usual's)
8. darkroom dubs (darkroom dubs )
9. so we can (tom mangan)
10. dancin in the dark *fanculli remix* (4tune 500)
11. alleviation of distress (jark prongo)
12. hoochie koochie man (maurice & noble)
13. tonight (m.a.n.d.y)
14. gia *dj gregory mix* (despina vandi)

Album Description

Pete Tong is perhaps the most influential DJ in the world. As UK BBC Radio 1's premier dance music DJ for the last 12 years, Pete's musical tastes are broadcast to the largest dance music audience around the globe - 12 million people log-on every week to catch the latest tunes. If that wasn't enough, Pete also runs the famed FFRR record label and was responsible for discovering and signing people like Orbital and Goldie. He's even put together soundtracks for films like Human Traffic, The Beach and 24 Hour Party People. For his latest Essential Selection mix cd, Pete once again delivers quality, up-to-the minute tracks all inspired by his summer spent in Ibiza. Enjoy!

Customer Reviews:

Love Pete Tong!!!.......2004-06-16

I first discovered Pete Tong 2 summers ago when I was dancing in a club in Ibiza. I LOVED his set, and couldn't wait to get a hold of his CD in the states. He has such a smooth style that anyone can vibe to. This CD is awesome, and if you are a fan of Pete Tong, you'll def. dig it!!

Average customer rating:

Essential Selection Spring 1999 Pete Tong Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000255AQ Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. History of Disco, Pt. 2 [I Love Your Disco-Full Version] - [Love] Tattoo
2. Flowerz - Roland Clark, Armand Van Helden
3. I'm Lonely - Hollis P. Monroe
4. Big Love - Pete Heller's Big Love
5. Can't Get Enough - Soul Searcher
6. Everybody Get Up - Capriccio
7. You Can Fly [Cevin Fisher's Mile High Club Mix] - The Other Two
8. (You Got Me) Burning Up [Queen St. Orchestra Vocal Mix] - Cevin Fisher, Loleatta Holloway
9. Raise Your Hands [Rhythm Masters Remix] - Big Room Girl, Darryl Pandy
10. On & On
11. Beats & Grooves for a Porn Star [My Love Is Stronger Mix] - SF-Express
12. Rise of Tonight [Two Phunky People Disco Mix]
13. Hazel [Johan S Toxic Club Mix Edit] - Loop Da Loop
14. 7 Hours in a Bathroom [Instrumental Mix]
15. Lizard [Megavoices Mix] - Mauro Picotto

Tracks:

1. My Fellow Boppers - Thee Maddkatt Courtship
2. Good Shot - Hand's Burn
3. Wide Eyed Angel
4. Greece 2000 - Three Drives on a Vinyl
5. Diving Faces - Liquid Child
6. Protect Your Mind (For the Love of a Princess) (Lange Remix) - DJ Sakin
7. Revelation - Electrique Boutique
8. Crazy [Translucid Dub]
9. Clarkness - Dave Kane
10. Love Stimulation [Blank & Jones Remix] - Humate
11. Pure
12. Mantra (Forever) - Quake
13. Out of the Blue - System F
14. World '99 [Moonmen Club Mix] - Pulp Victim
15. Be Free [Pacha Club Mix] - Liquid Motion

Tracks:

1. Cari T-Coy
2. Ma Foom Bey - Cultural Vibe
3. This Brutal House - Nitro Deluxe
4. Big Fun [LA Big Fun Remix] - Inner City
5. Wild Times [Mayday Mix]
6. No Way Back - Adonis
7. Runaway Girl [Runaway Radio Mix] - Sterling Void
8. Don't Know What You're Missing
9. Love Can't Turn Around - Farley Jackmaster Funk
10. Take Me Away - 2 in a Room
11. Back to Love [Graeme Park Remix] - The Brand New Heavies
12. Do You Want It Right Now [King Street Mix] - Biti, Degrees of Motion

Average customer rating: NOT an "Essential Selection" NOT an "Essential Selection" best of the bunch Love of both worlds Magical

Rapture: An Essential Selection Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Manufacturer: Music Club ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pakistan | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ecstacy Night Song ASIN: B000003QFJ Release Date: 1997-03-18

Tracks:

1. Man Atkeia Beparwah De Naal
2. Sab Vird Karo Allah Allah
3. Sanson Ki Mala Peh Simroon Bhajan
4. Tumhen Dil Lagi Bhool Jani Paregee
5. Dam Dam Karo Fareed
6. Ghunghat Chuk O Sajnan Hun Sharman
7. Un Ka Andaz-E-Karam

Album Details

In Terms of Emotion, Prowess and Mesmeric Power, There is No Equal to the Voice of the Legendary Qawwali Singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The Proof is on this Hypnotic Collection, 'rapture' which Celebrates and Remembers his Unique Talents.

Customer Reviews:

NOT an "Essential Selection".......2001-06-23

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a genius, there is no doubt about that. But he had his share of low points, and Rick Glanvill did a good job of putting most of them on one CD. I bought this album because it had one of my favorite qawwalis on it, "Man Atkeya...". This is the highest point of the CD... BUT it has been cut short to 9 minutes, leaving out the last 5-6 orgasmic minutes.

The second track is why I felt Nusrat needed to stick to his traditional roots. By adding an annoying female chorus and an even more annoying drum machine, he has turned what could have been a wonderfully spiritual qawwali to a quasi-pop disaster.

"Sanson ki Mala..." is one of Nusrat's better experiments. Once you get past the awful acoustic guitar intro (sounds like 25 seconds from a 60s desi masala flick), it is a song beautiful enough to move a grown man to tears.

"Tumhein Dillagi Bhool Jaani Parre Gi" is one of Nusrat's better qawwalis, but for once I'm glad that it has been cut short on this CD. I always felt it lacked the character and driving force that normally makes a 15 minute qawwali interesting till the very end, in my opinion it could have been cut shorter than the 10 minutes on this album. However, it is much better than the NEXT 10 minutes on the album...

"Dam Dam Karo Fareed" is qawwali's answer to bubble-gum pop. This is 10 minutes of dragging praise that you'd be better off skipping.

"Ghunghat Chuk le Sajna" ... well, I'm indifferent to that song. It completely lacks the spiritual undertones typical in a qawwal's portrayal of romance. This is more of a folk song converted to qawwali format - bearable, depending on what mood you're in while listening to it.

It's odd that the one qawwali included in it's entirety is the slowest one of them all, and is not an actual qawwali at all. "Un ka Andaz-e-Karam" is actually a ghazal performed in qawwali-style. The words are poignant, as most Urdu ghazals are, but it would have been much better left in ghazal format. Of course, Nusrat's version is not bad at all... it just requires patient listening and an understanding of the language. Not something I would recommend to people looking to experience the euphoria normally induced by a true qawwali.

This selection does not capture the true essence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's genius, and lacks many of his works that would truly make this an "Essential Selection".

NOT an "Essential Selection".......2001-06-23

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a genius, there is no doubt about that. But he had his share of low points, and Rick Glanvill did a good job of putting most of them on one CD. I bought this album because it had one of my favorite qawwalis on it, "Man Atkeya...". This is the highest point of the CD... BUT it has been cut short to 9 minutes, leaving out the last 5-6 orgasmic minutes.

The second track is why I felt Nusrat needed to stick to his traditional roots. By adding an annoying female chorus and an even more annoying drum machine, he has turned what could have been a wonderfully spiritual qawwali to a quasi-pop disaster.

"Sanson ki Mala..." is one of Nusrat's better experiments. Once you get past the awful acoustic guitar intro (sounds like 25 seconds from a 60s desi masala flick), it is a song beautiful enough to move a grown man to tears.

"Tumhein Dillagi Bhool Jaani Parre Gi" is one of Nusrat's better qawwalis, but for once I'm glad that it has been cut short on this CD. I always felt it lacked the character and driving force that normally makes a 15 minute qawwali interesting till the very end, in my opinion it could have been cut shorter than the 10 minutes on this album. However, it is much better than the NEXT 10 minutes on the album...

"Dam Dam Karo Fareed" is qawwali's answer to bubble-gum pop. This is 10 minutes of dragging praise that you'd be better off skipping.

"Ghunghat Chuk le Sajna" ... well, I'm indifferent to that song. It completely lacks the spiritual undertones typical in a qawwal's portrayal of romance. This is more of a folk song converted to qawwali format - bearable, depending on what mood you're in while listening to it.

It's odd that the one qawwali included in it's entirety is the slowest one of them all, and is not an actual qawwali at all. "Un ka Andaz-e-Karam" is actually a ghazal performed in qawwali-style. The words are poignant, as most Urdu ghazals are, but it would have been much better left in ghazal format. Of course, Nusrat's version is not bad at all... it just requires patient listening and an understanding of the language. Not something I would recommend to people looking to experience the euphoria normally induced by a true qawwali.

This selection does not capture the true essence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's genius, and lacks many of his works that would truly make this an "Essential Selection".

best of the bunch.......2001-06-20

this was the first NFAK album I ever got, and remains perhaps my favorite. the selections in this CD were put together with an attention to detail that shines through everywhere, making the act of compilation itself complimentary to NFAK's skills. track four remains my favorite nusrat song ever, probably. in terms of bringing together both traditional and polished(mastered) tracks, this remains one of the most interesting NFAK albums in release.

Love of both worlds.......2000-07-26

This collection is yet another masterpiece from the legend who masterminded this form of music on the international scene. Whats best about this collection is that it gives a taste of all the flavours of the music in the armour of this genius artist. And every track gives the universal message of love, from divine love to human love. The first track (Man Atkiya bay-Purwa dai Naal) is a beauty. It is pure qawwali about a careless beloved. It brings out the true feelings of love even if you dont understand a word of the lyrics. The music is so powerful, it is an amazing experience. The next track (Sab Vird karo) reverts to the pop style of Khan (not his true forte) but yet is a beautiful glorification of divine love and the excellent lyrics are too good to be understood. Track 3 (Saanson ki Maala) is a beauty from the start till the end. If u start listening to it, u will never wish it to end. Again pure qawwali but in a different dialect. The music is mystifying. The lyrics are rich. It is immersed in feelings for the beloved. The next track (Tumhain dillagi) is traditional qawwali stuff & is a must listen. The crests & troughs are a wonderful experience. Again it is an invitation towards true love & the sufferings faced in that love. Track 5 (Dam Dam Karo Fareed) is a qawwali in praise of a Soofi saint and his devotion for truth. It is this form of music that qawwali has its actual roots in. The second last track (Ghunghat Chuk) is to be understood to be enjoyed. It is a pure Punjabi qawwali that invites the beloved to break away all the barriers in love. The last track (Un kay Andaz-e-karam) is a qawwali which is not only lyrically rich(which is always true) but the music is also equally rich. Describing the flip of heart on the beloved, it is a perfect ending to this collection. I am sure Nusrat would have loved listening to this collection himself as well!

Magical.......2000-07-06

The music on this album will transport you to another realm. I had never heard of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan before trying this album, but I was glad I got it! I found the best song was "Sab Vird Karo Allah Allah", but all of them were excellent and had a near-magical quality about them. I am not a Muslim, but in these beautiful Sufi tunes I can almost feel the beauty that the dervishes speak of. Personally I preferred the Urdu tunes (not suprisising considering that NFAK is a Pakistani), but all of the songs are wonderful.

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Essential Selection 1998 Pete Tong & Paul Oakenfold Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00008G4FJ Release Date: 2000-05-16

Average customer rating: Good tunes...mediocre compilation. The History of Disco, part 2

Essential Selection Spring 2000 Pete Tong Manufacturer: London ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004UAJK Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. 4X3 - The Capoeira Twins
2. Woman Trouble - Artful Dodger
3. Groovejet - Spiller
4. We'll Be In Trouble - Black Legend
5. Koochy - Armand Van Helden
6. Time Is Now - Moloko
7. I Like - House Republic
8. Rainbow Country - Bob Marley Vs. Funkstar De Luxe
9. Funky Music - Utah Saints
10. Chocolate Sensation - Lenny Fontana & DJ Shorty
11. Pure Shores (Cosmos Remix) - All Saints
12. Must Be The Music - Joey Negro
13. Music Response - Chemical Brothers
14. The Man With The Red Face - Laurent Garnier
15. The Future Sound Of Retro - Lee Coombs
16. Dooms Night (Timo Maas Remix) - Azzido Da Bass
17. Disco Dancing (Timo Maas Mix) - Plasticka

Tracks:

1. Don't Give Up - Chicane
2. The Return Of Nothing - Sandstorm
3. Tuva Groove - Ondar
4. Cry - System F
5. My Lexicon - Sander Kleinenberg
6. Repercussion - Science Dept.
7. Horizons - James Holden
8. Tyrantanic (Slacker Mix) - Breeder
9. Future In Computer Hell (Part 2) - Junkie XL
10. Tell Me Why (The Riddle) - Paul Van Dyk
11. Calling The Angels (DJ Taucher Mix) - Dea-Li
12. A9 - Ariel
13. Something About You - The Act
14. It's Too Late - Flat 6
15. Under Access - Underworld/DJ Misjah & DJ Tim

Customer Reviews:

Good tunes...mediocre compilation........2000-10-13

The other reviewer here is referring to the 1999 Essential Spring Collection...I think that one is better.

Tong comes up short here. The tunes are great ("Woman Trouble," "Koochy," "Must Be the Music"....) but it's like he's trying to cover too much ground. So many styles to capture...garage, trance, house...Following tradition, Disc One is house, and disc two is more trancey.

Pete Tong's always been more of a cultural mover/shaker than a DJ. The man's got skills, but his compilations don't always show it. Check out the 1999 Essential Spring Collection - it follows more of a groove with the soul-house-thing going on.

Tongey just played a show here in Seattle as well...will club culture ever catch on in America? Only time will tell.

The History of Disco, part 2.......2000-07-12

Perhaps the most genious House mix ever released, Pete Tong mixes together three beautiful disks of music, beginning with the throbbing History of Disco, to the beautiful Flowerz/I'm Lonely, evolving into two more mellow and beautiful disks. If you're looking for an introduction to London Vocal House, start right here!

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Essential Selection-Pete Tong Red ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Techno-House | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NQPT9I Release Date: 2007-02-13

Average customer rating: The Standard Has Been Set for the Religion of Clubbing

Essential Selection Presents: The Clubber's Bible, Winter 2002 Various Artists Manufacturer: Wea/Warner Special Marketing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005RII6 Release Date: 2002-09-09

Tracks:

1. Do It Now [Knee Deep Mix] - Dubtribe Sound System
2. Ready or Not [Mands Extended Vocal] - Girl Next Door, M&S
3. Starlight [Radio Edit] - The Supermen Lovers
4. Know You Can [Rick Pier vs. Dave Moss Bitin' Jazz Mix]
5. Flawless - The Ones
6. Back and Forth [Audio Drive's Classic Remix] - Supakings
7. Finally [Danny Tenaglia's Return to Paradise Mix] - Kings of Tomorrow
8. Revolution - Superchumbo
9. Pixels [Original Mix] - UBU
10. We Love You - The Scumfrog
11. Sandstorm [Superchumbo's Sandy Sandstorm] - Darude
12. Real Life [Radio Edit] - Queen, Raven Maize, Simple Minds
13. House of God
14. Papua New Guinea [Satoshi Tomiie Main-Path] - The Future Sound of London
15. Fever Rising [Cass/Slide's Queen's Park to Queen's Mix] - Cass,
16. Diabla [Funk d'Void's Heavenly Mix] - Funk d'Void
17. Simulation
18. Who Do You Love Now? [Full Vocal] - Dannii Minogue, Riva
19. Resurection [Mauve Mix] - PPK
20. Urban Train [Vocal Edit] - DJ Tio,

Tracks:

1. Keep on Giving Love - Blue,
2. Music's No Good Without You [Warren Clark Vocal Mix] - Cher
3. Breakdown [Radio Edit]
4. Why Can't U Free Some Time [12" Mix] - Armand Van Helden
5. 2 People [Mirwais Extended Mix] - Minnie Riperton, Armand Van Helden
6. Smoke Machine - X-Press 2, X-Press 2
7. Everybody Be Somebody - Ruffneck
8. Animal
9. Strings of Life [Plank 15 II Minute Curfew Mix] - Plank 15
10. Poor Leno [SandEr Kleinenberg's Northern Beach Mix] - Ropp
11. Dirty - Dirty, Dirty
12. I Feel Loved [Danny Tenaglia's Labour of Love Edit] - Depeche Mode
13. Wonderland [S-Man's Dark Tribe Mix] - Psychedelic Waltons
14. Underwater [Mauve's Dark Vocal Mix] - Delerium,
15. Walking on Fire [Original Mix] - Evolution, Jayn Hanna
16. Crystal [Digweed and Muir Bedrock Mix] - New Order
17. Compass - Dave Clarke
18. Speed - Azzido Da Bass
19. Set You Free [Rob Searle Edit] - N-Trance
20. Clear Blue Water [Ferry Corsten Remix] - Oceanlab

Album Details

Some of the Biggest House and Trance Tunes of 2001 Selected, Sequenced and Controlled by Pete Tong's Essential Selection.

Customer Reviews:

The Standard Has Been Set for the Religion of Clubbing.......2002-05-07

When clubber's look for album's that enter the energy and atmosphere of the biggest clubs with the largest anthems into their own personal collection, it would be difficult to refuse entry to The Clubber's Bible Winter 2002. Pete Tong's masterful Essential Selection lable conjures up yet another mix of club tracks that originate from the depths of 2002's liveliest club scenes. The album samples some of the greatest tunes of 2001 and also previews the soon to be club hits of 2002.

The album first engages us on a journey through a selection of commercial house tracks including the Supermen Lovers killer "Starlight", and "Flawless" by The Ones. The dance floor is then set into a progressive house flurry with tracks like "The Real Life" by Raven Maize and "Papau New Guinea" produced by the Future Sounds of London. Setting clubber's hearts racing, the album climaxes with the energy of the 2002 trance scene set by the hard beats and energetic vocals of the progressive trance track "Stimulation" by T&M. The CD then caps off with the undernyably irresistable beat of DJ Tiesto's "Urban Train".

In the same light, CD two begins with the housey rhythms of Rubberneck and Armand Van Helden. The appearance of Roger Sanchez as The Neanderthal, fills the progressive house vibe with the track "Animal". Again, the energy of trance compliment the first CD with the melodic sounds of Delerium and the climactic episodes of "Clear Blue Water" by Oceanlab.

The Clubber's Bible Winter 2002 is most certainly a must have for any club enthusiast looking for the energy and environment of passion that only the worlds greatest clubs can bring. Like the first two Clubber's Bibles, Winter 2002 not only sets a new standard in club sounds but also sets the stage for things to come in the future of clubbing.

With this in mind, it's time to "worship your weekend"...

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