Hits 2001 [Import]

hits 2001 [import]

Track Listings

1. Walking Away-Craig David
2. My Love-Westlife
3. Can't Fight The Moonlight-Leann Rimes
4. Same Old Brand New You-A1
5. Please Don't Turn Me On-Artful Dodger
6. Black Coffee-All Saints
7. At This Time Of Year-Craig Phillips
8. She Bangs-Ricky Martin
9. Most Girls-Pink
10. Uprocking Beats-Bomfunk MC's
11. True Step Tonight-Truesteppers
12. Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)-Christina Aguilera
13. Girls On Top-Girl Thing
14. Dancing In The Moonlight-Toploader
15. You Need Love Like I Do-Tom Jones And Heather Small
16. By Your Side-Sade
17. Don't Think I'm Not-Kandi
18. What About Us-Point Break
19. On A Night Like This-Kylie Minogue
20. Irresistible-The Corrs
See all 40 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
40 of today's biggest hits! Two disc set packed with top pop chart hits from the last year. Tracks include, Craig David-'Walking Away', Westlife-'My Love', A1-'Same Old Brand New You', Spiller-'Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)', Kylie Minogue-'On A Night Li

Hits 2001,Various Artists,Telstar,Pop,Popular Music,Rock/Pop Collections
Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome
  • Musical SUNSHINE Baby!!
  • A great album filled with hits at every turn!
  • Norms One
  • It's Barenaked Ladies, how could you go wrong!
Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits 1991-2001
Barenaked Ladies
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005R1Q8
Release Date: 2001-11-13

Tracks:

  1. The Old Apartment
  2. Falling for the First Time
  3. Brian Wilson
  4. One Week
  5. Be My Yoko Ono
  6. Alternative Girlfriend
  7. It's Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland)
  8. If I Had $1000000
  9. Call and Answer
  10. Get in Line
  11. It's All Been Done
  12. Jane
  13. Lovers in a Dangerous Time
  14. Pinch Me
  15. Shoebox
  16. What a Good Boy
  17. Too Little Too Late
  18. Enid
  19. Thanks That Was Fun

Amazon.com

Electrifying performers and pure-pop songwriters of the highest order, Toronto's Barenaked Ladies have emerged over a decade as that strangest of beasts. They'll never land a dishy cover story in Mojo Magazine, but as they reflect on those ribald years between 1991 and 2001, the five can allow themselves wry smiles, knowing that sometimes, just sometimes, the cream rises to the top. In addition to familiar radio staples such as "Pinch Me," "The Old Apartment," "Jane," "Alternative Girlfriend," and the ubiquitous "One Week," there's a trump card on All Their Greatest Hits that will prove irresistible to completists: the Ladies' buttery, acoustic version of Bruce Cockburn's "Lovers in a Dangerous Time." Recorded eons ago for a Cockburn tribute disc that almost immediately went out of print, the song has until now been a rare and highly coveted collector's item. Two news songs--"Thanks That Was Fun" and "It's Only Me (The Wizard of Magicland)"--were recorded specifically for this collection, while two others ("Brian Wilson" and "What a Good Boy") are captured live. But what really brings this album home is, ironically, "If I Had $1,000,000." One of their very first hits cut as the Ladies were learning to dovetail their so-called "acoustic hip-hop" into slicker pop sensibilities, "$1,000,000"--a simple knock-kneed love song with harmonies so tight they're practically braided--is a snapshot of a band with all the pieces in place just as the planets were about to align. --Kim Hughes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2007-07-12

We love all the Barenaked Ladies songs! This is a repurchase of the disc after we lost the first one and couldn't live without it.

5 out of 5 stars Musical SUNSHINE Baby!!.......2007-03-14

Okay, so, if we were in a western, I wouldn't exactly be quick on the draw, but personally, I like getting to things in my own sweet time.
Six years (?) after the fact, the SpiritWorld is graced with this FANTASTIC cd-of 19 tracks, thank you very much-GET IT NOW!!
I was only familiar with the high inducing 'Falling For The First Time' track that's on the Malcolm in the Middle soundtrack, and only vaguely familiar with a few of the others, so I come to this as a newbie and I LOVE IT!!
Their quirky loquacious lyrics are funny, smart, smiley, honest and paranoid, the music is played with heart, it's beautiful and even the slower tracks you can snap to. A couple of the tracks are live versions which makes a nice change to the polished studio feel and it's sweet because you can hear the fans singing along in the background.
I can honestly say there's not a Homer's favorite brand of beer track on here; they're all FABOO, and some that are the faboo-est include the aforementioned Falling..., If I Had $1000000 and the spectacular Pinch Me.
I'd like to buy a doll house, use a shrinkomatic on these guys and have them play for me every time I opened the door. Or we could all just live together. I am so getting their entire back catalog and all their new and future ones, which, considering I'm more of a soundtracks girl, is saying a lot.
Lyrics aren't included in the booklet, but you do get a funny little story behind each song, and besides, they sing clearly enough, and you won't be able to stop playing it either, so you'll pick up on the words.
Bottom line: I HIGHLY recommend this, especially if you have a red cadillac and are going for a road-trip across America. Even just in your head. It's like pure musical sunshine.

5 out of 5 stars A great album filled with hits at every turn!.......2007-02-23

I purchased this album after hearing only "One Week" and "If I had 1000000 dollars" from the radio. The two give you a taste of the wacky and zany streak that touches several of their songs, including the irreverant "Be My Yoko Ono." But they show a softer and more reflective side with tracks like "Call and Answer" as well. The variety of tracks is impresive.

As a rule, "best of" compilations tend to be littered with bad songs, but BNL really nailed it with this fantastic collection of songs. If you've heard and enjoyed any of their music, you owe it to yourself to check this one out!

3 out of 5 stars Norms One.......2007-01-20

There is some good with bad along with this review. I felt previous reviews had recommended highly, but it did not live up to expectations. Having written that - there were some good tracks.

5 out of 5 stars It's Barenaked Ladies, how could you go wrong!.......2007-01-03

I am a fan of the BNL, and this CD did not disappoint.
7even Year Itch: Collective Soul Greatest Hits 1994-2001
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Awesome Hits
  • Good classic stuff!
  • Greatest Hits
  • Melodious rock
  • Great representation of Collective Soul
7even Year Itch: Collective Soul Greatest Hits 1994-2001
Collective Soul
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005O6E7
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

  1. Heavy
  2. She Said
  3. Shine
  4. Energy
  5. Run
  6. Gel
  7. Precious Declaration
  8. Why Pt. 2
  9. The World I Know
  10. Next Homecoming
  11. Listen
  12. December
  13. Forgiveness

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Hits.......2007-07-16

I am a die-hard Collective Soul fan. I have followed them since their first album and "Shine." This is an excellent greatest hits CD and a great start for someone just discovering them or someone wanting a sample of their music. "Energy" is a great song, too, that can't be found on the other albums.
There are only about 2 or 3 Collective Soul songs that I don't care for much, so the other CDs are still great even in addition to this one.

4 out of 5 stars Good classic stuff!.......2007-02-06

This music was some of the best when I was in High School. Great stuff!

4 out of 5 stars Greatest Hits.......2007-01-11

I am very happy with my purchase of this CD. I am a big collector of Greatest Hits and adding this one to my collection is just a bonus especially if you enjoy the 90's alternative rock genre.I highly recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars Melodious rock.......2007-01-09

This music is evokes a deep sense of reflection for me. Besides, the product is beautifully melodiuos.

5 out of 5 stars Great representation of Collective Soul.......2006-12-31

Collective Soul is one of the best soft rock bands in my opinion. They add a good deal of variety into their tracks while maintaining a connection back to their roots and their own particular sound. After hearing several of their songs and loving them, I recently got all of their CDs. At first, I thought I'd only like the songs I knew, but that wasn't the case. All of their CDs are excellent, and almost every song is hit material.

However, for the Casual collective soul fan, this disk is a great representation of Collective Soul's work. If you want to try out Collective Soul for the first time, or have heard a few of their songs and want a compilation of their best, this is the disk for you. It really is a fantastic representation of their work.
Jim Reeves - Greatest Hits [2001]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Jim Reeves
  • Jim Reeves Greatest Hits
  • thanks merci grati ...
  • Parents Love This CD
  • Awesome Voice!
Jim Reeves - Greatest Hits [2001]
Jim Reeves
Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000052160
Release Date: 2000-10-23

Tracks:

  1. He'll Have To Go
  2. Four Walls
  3. I Love You Because
  4. Billy Bayou
  5. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?
  6. Distant Drums
  7. This World Is Not My Home
  8. I Won't Come In While He Is There
  9. Am I Losing You
  10. Anna Marie
  11. Blue Boy
  12. I Missed Me
  13. Losing Your Love
  14. Adios Amigo
  15. I'm Gonna Change Everything
  16. Guilty
  17. Welcome To My World
  18. I Won't Forget You
  19. You're The Only Good Thing
  20. This Is It
  21. When Two Worlds Collide
  22. There's A Heartache Following Me
  23. It Hurts So Much To See You Go
  24. Not Until The Next Time
  25. Is It Really Over?

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Collection from the Late Country Singer with a Generous Helping of 25 of his Many Hit Songs that Are Loved by Millions Round the World.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Jim Reeves.......2007-06-08

Good compilation. However, on some of the numbers the background music practically covers Jim's great voice. I know strings were in at that time, which really dates the recordings, but somehow they could be toned down a bit. Altogether, a great addition to your collection.

5 out of 5 stars Jim Reeves Greatest Hits.......2007-01-09

Just a true pleasure to sit back relax and listen. Everysong is enjoyable and the velvet voice of Jim Reeves is evident in every selection.

4 out of 5 stars thanks merci grati ..........2006-08-03

want to thank jim an his family for the 2nd only famous xmas card i recieved on line after santa checked in i filed it im sure patsee would agree my pen names are santas helper shdfh an dr frankens helper in case i forget i wont forget you as jim says in one of his thongs tttttthhhhhuuuurrrrsssdddaaay i cant i dont know how it works ...raymond ...still thirsty after sll these tyears ...ps you can consider this belated or early or???

5 out of 5 stars Parents Love This CD.......2006-07-29

I introduced my elderly parents to the world of CDs by buying them a very easy CD player to use and the Jim Reeves CD was one of the first CDs I purchased for them. They love the selection of songs and are really enjoying it.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome Voice!.......2005-08-09

This guy has got the richest most sincere voice in the history of male singers in my book. Sweet, sad and silly lyrics adorn all of these songs, and his voice just adds to the quality of the overall music. I definitely recommend this for those who enjoy oldies but goodies.
Forever Love: 36 Greatest Hits 1980-2001
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The BEST
  • Air Supply rocks
  • Comprehensive collection
  • Lost In "Forever Love"
  • Most complete collection
Forever Love: 36 Greatest Hits 1980-2001
Air Supply
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000930D1
Release Date: 2003-04-21

Tracks:

  1. Lost in Love
  2. Every Woman in the World
  3. All Out of Love
  4. Chances
  5. One That You Love
  6. Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)
  7. I'll Never Get Enough of You
  8. Tonite
  9. Sweet Dreams
  10. Come What May
  11. Even the Nights Are Better
  12. Two Less Lonely People in the World
  13. Young Love
  14. Taking the Chance
  15. Making Love Out of Nothing at All
  16. I Can Wait Forever
  17. Just as I Am
  18. Power of Love (You Are My Lady)

Tracks:

  1. Lonely Is the Night
  2. What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
  3. Someone Who Believes in You
  4. Where Did the Feeling Go?
  5. Without You [Live]
  6. Goodbye
  7. It's Never Too Late
  8. Too Sentimental
  9. Always
  10. Unchained Melody
  11. I Want to Give It All [Live]
  12. Way I Feel
  13. Now and Forever
  14. Strong, Strong Wind
  15. Once
  16. Daybreak
  17. Only One Forever
  18. Yours Truly

Album Description

Asian exclusive 36-track compilation for the soft-rock superstars covers all their hits from Arista, Giant, & other labels, plus many deleted rarities. Two standard jewel cases housed in a deluxe, full color clamshell box. Arista. 2003

Album Details

The Most Comprehensive Colleciton of the Light Rock Duo's Recordings with all their Top 40 Hits on Two Packed Discs. 35 Great Tracks in all that Pretty Much Covers the Career of One of Australia's Most Successful Exports to the Rest of the World.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The BEST.......2006-11-17

Air Supply is so great to listen to their music is a favorite of mine
for years.

5 out of 5 stars Air Supply rocks.......2006-03-01

I can't get enough of Russell's voice. This is a great CD. Songs like Where Did the Feeling Go, Daybreak, Without You, Unchained Melody and Always are wonderful. I play it over and over and never get tired of it.

5 out of 5 stars Comprehensive collection.......2005-04-08

Air supply were much bigger in America, where they had a string of big hits, than in Britain, where they had just two hits - All out of love made number eleven and Even the nights are better was a minor hit. Both of those made the top five in America, as did Lost in love, Every woman in the world, The one that you love, Here I am, Sweet dreams and Making love out of nothing at all. They had other hits in America too, including Two less lonely people in the world, Young love (an original song, not a cover of the rock'n'roll classic) and Just as I am, all included here.

Their last American hit was Power of love, the song that was originally a massive hit in several European countries for Jennifer Rush (including number one in Britain where it charted at the same time as a completely different song with the same title by Huey Lewis) and was later an American hit for Laura Branigan. Celine Dion revived the song in the nineties and had a huge hit with it in both Britain and America.

All the above-mentioned hits can be found on the first CD of this collection. The second CD includes the best of the rest of their music, showing that there was more to Air Supply's music than just the hits.

For those of you that enjoy romantic pop music, this collection should be just ideal. Fans of Bread in particular should enjoy this.

5 out of 5 stars Lost In "Forever Love".......2004-04-21

This 2-disc Asian import is the most complete summary of Air Supply's ouvere,rendering "The Definitive Collection" and "Ultimate Air Supply" redundant by including all the band's Top 40 hits(Lost In Love,All Out Of Love,The One That You Love,Every Woman In The World,Sweet Dreams,Here I Am(Just When I Thought I Was Over You),Even The Nights Are Better,Making Love Out Of Nothing At All,Two Less Lonely People In The World,Young Love,Just As I Am)plus two of their last charting US singles(The Power Of Love,Lonely Is The Night)and those that were big hits in Asia(Goodbye,The Way I Feel).It also has choice album cuts from the Arista(Tonite,Chances,Come What May,Taking The Chance,I Can Wait Forever) and Giant(Too Sentimental,Always,Daybreak,Once,Yours Truly)periods that are on a pair with their biggest hits and has three fine songs from the impossible to find 1988 Russell Hitchcock solo album.It also has insightful track-by-track essays by Graham and Russell,assorted photos and lovely layout-and-cover art as well.While a fan favorite or two might be missing(i.e Keeping The Love Alive,Someone),"Forever Love" should for the most part satisfy both casual fans looking for a soild introduction to the 1980's soft-pop duo and diehard fans looking to complete their Air Supply collections.

4 out of 5 stars Most complete collection.......2004-03-17

Love 'em or hate 'em, no one can argue that Air Supply wasn't one of the most prolific and popular soft-rock presences on the airwaves during the first half of the 80's decade. This group, or duo technically, of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell had their lush and sometimes over-the-top productions consistantly occupy the top-5 for three years. Their tunes continued to appear on the charts less consistantly in the mid-80's but there's no denying the legacy they left. As popular as they were and still are to many, there are almost as many who despise their often syrupy, Spectorian in splendor, odes to love. They are second only perhaps to the Carpenters in the degree of love-hate they elicit from music listeners both now and in their heyday on the charts. If you are not a fan, then no collection of Air Supply's works would be of interest but for those who connect with these guys' music, selecting from the myriad of CD's available is the challange. For those seeking a "greatest hits"-type package, there are many available, however in spite of the parade of domestic collections, titles such as "ultimate" and "definitive' notwithstanding, there are still no truly complete domestic packages. For whatever reason, every domestic collection leaves off at least one of their charted hits yet with 18 or so tracks available on a CD, one wonders who is making these decisions to drop legitimate singles for b-sides and the like. This Taiwanese import is one of the few packages that does in fact contain all the American top-100 hits, including the domestically-evasive "Lonely Is The Night", Air Supply's last charting single. Beyond the American hit singles within the 36 tracks on two discs offered here are album cuts, Asian hits, a few Russell Hitchcock solo tracks and a few cuts from their "Greatest Hits Live" album. All in all, this represents about the best overview of Air Supply's music. Add in its decent sound quality and the substantial liner notes booklet with song-by-song commentary by Russell and Hitchcock, and you have the best overall package for these icons of 80's soft-rock and pop.
WOW 2001
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The best of the WOW Series.
  • umm.........
  • Wow!!
  • 2 1/2 The Music is OK, But.....
  • It was a great year for songs! One of my favorite CDs.
WOW 2001
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Wow Gospel Hits
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004ZDJT
Release Date: 2000-10-31

Tracks:

  1. Dive - Steven Curtis Chapman
  2. Live For You - Rachael Lampa
  3. Written On My Heart - Plus One
  4. This Is Your Time - Michael W. Smith
  5. Alabaster Box - Cece Winans
  6. Gather At The River (Remix) - Point Of Grace
  7. Always Have, Always Will - Avalon
  8. Crystal Clear - Jaci Velasquez
  9. Every Season - Nichole Nordeman
  10. I Am The Way - Mark Schultz
  11. Free - Ginny Owens
  12. More Than You'll Ever Know - Watermark
  13. When I Praise - FFH
  14. This Good Day - Fernando Ortega
  15. Redeemer - Nicole C. Mullen
  16. Lord, I Come Before You - Salvador

Tracks:

  1. Set Your Eyes To Zion - P.O.D.
  2. Shackles (Praise You) - Marymary
  3. King Of Glory - Third Day
  4. Beautiful Sound - Newsboys
  5. Into You - Jennifer Knapp
  6. Red Letters - DC Talk
  7. Unforgetful You - Jars Of Clay
  8. The Only One - Caedmon's Call
  9. Reborn - Rebecca St. James
  10. God You Are My God - Delirious?
  11. Follow Your Dreams - Raze
  12. Don't Look At Me - Stacie Orrico
  13. God Of Wonders - City On A Hill
  14. America - Passion
  15. Hands And Feet - Audio Adrenaline
  16. Whitehorse - Earthsuit
  17. Where I Wanna Be - V*Enna

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The folks at Sparrow Records give us the most diverse collection yet in this increasingly popular Wow series. The 30-plus tracks (there are three bonus tracks) testify that contemporary Christian music (CCM) in the first year of the new millennium was worthy. Mainstream acts like Steven Curtis Chapman ("Dive"), Michael W. Smith ("This Is Your Time"), and DC Talk ("Red Letters") are represented, but so are developing singer-songwriters like Nichole Nordeman ("Every Season"), Ginny Owens ("Free"), and Jennifer Knapp ("Into You"). The praise-and-worship contingent is also covered with Passion's live version of "America," Third Day's "King of Glory," and Delirious's "God You Are My God." You've even got an old-time gospel testimonial in CeCe Winans's moving "Alabaster Box." P.O.D.'s delightful "Set Your Eyes to Zion" and Avalon's pop masterpiece "Always Have, Always Will" never made it to the top of mainstream CCM radio but get their rightful listing on Wow 2001, truly a wonderful collection of music and a reason to remain hopeful for the future of CCM. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best of the WOW Series........2003-11-04

Contemporary Christian music involves such a varied range of styles and mood that to offer a fair and enjoyable sampling is a tough task. In the past, the songs released on WOW anthologies have been conservative at best, profiling mostly the mainstream pop samples of the industry's top artists. With WOW 2001 (and its equally enjoyable 2002 successor -- which is why my review of this and 2001's issue are pretty similar), listeners who prefer their music a little louder and more energetic are, at last, given attention! The heavier tunes are mostly centered within one disc, whereas the more mainstream pop tunes on the other. This is an excellent idea, as people can have a "favorite" of the two discs based on their style. The songs flow extremely well together, and you're left with the sense that much care was taken to make this an overall enjoyable, and educational experience. It's a nice feeling to be able to praise God while at the same time slapping your hands on the steering wheel!

2 out of 5 stars umm................2003-01-16

I think this cd was kindof a dissapointment. Fo one thing, the dc talk song there. I ean, that song is ok but it was made in 1998. And the P.O.D. song? They should hve put more rocky songs on this cd. This cd is 2001's most forgotten hits to me. I mean,they could have at least put a better P.O.D. song on it. P.O.D. is second favorite band. And whenIheard they were on it, i was s excited. Then i got really mad when i heard it. I think wow 2002 is the best ne yet. I'm not sure about 2003 because i haven't heard it yet.

4 out of 5 stars Wow!!.......2002-12-26

All I can say about this cd is WOW!! Another great mix of Christian songs. You will love it!!!

2 out of 5 stars 2 1/2 The Music is OK, But............2002-10-30

I ws looking at the cover of my mom's WOW 2001, and then I looked at the track listing. Then it hit me, something is wrong here. On the front it says, "The Year's 30 Top Chrisitan Arists & Hits." If you're going to be honest, call it The 30 best CCM (emphasized) hits. The hardest it gets is POD & Earthsuit. The two from them are ulrta-calm considering the rest of the albums that they came off of.

Maybe they could sneak in "Treasure" from tree63, the 2000 Dove Rock Album of the Year winners.(its really pretty soft, though) How about something from Pillar's "Above," 2000 Hard Rock CD of the year? How about something like "Unsaid" from MXPX's "The Ever-Passing Moment."

MORE ROCK TRACKS, & THESE WILL MAKE MY WISH LIST!!!
-christianrockfreak

5 out of 5 stars It was a great year for songs! One of my favorite CDs........2002-09-02

It must have been the year for Christian music. So many of these songs are classics! For a new listener to Christian music, these songs were quite palatable for me, who was use to to pop, Top 40 type songs.

I would list my favorites but there are so many. There's a mixture of pop, dance, urban, gospel, A/C, rock, latin and I think country-flavored songs.

Go for it! Buy it!
Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Eh, It's Okay
  • Better than the First Volume
  • An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 2
  • Sheila from Savannah, Georgia
  • A great album
Hollywood's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2

Manufacturer: Telarc
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ASIN: B000003CYV
Release Date: 1993-06-29

Tracks:

  1. 2001: A Space Odyssey: Fanfare
  2. Ben-Hur: Prelude
  3. The Ten Commandments: Prelude
  4. Friendly Persuasion: Thee I Love
  5. Picnic: Moonglow And Theme
  6. Around The World In 80 Days: Theme
  7. Mutiny On The Bounty: Main Title
  8. Spartacus: Love Theme
  9. Zorba The Greek: Theme
  10. The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg: I Will Wait For You
  11. Valley Of The Dolls: Theme
  12. Midnight Cowboy: Theme
  13. The Godfather: Theme
  14. Modern Times: Smile
  15. Dances With Wolves: Themes
  16. Far And Away: Book Of Days
  17. Grand Canyon: Theme

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Eh, It's Okay.......2007-04-24

For those that purchase soundtrack collages to have a variety of songs and themes, then this is good for you. Unfortunately, these tracks didn't have the signature Erich Kunzel version of the songs as he had on other soundtrack mix CDs. It was more like just that, a mix CD of different soundtracks and scores. However, it was a good buy in the fact that the tracks chosen had excellent sound quality and a sense of harmony.

5 out of 5 stars Better than the First Volume.......2005-08-04

There is a great collection of music to be found here. There are many great renditions. The "2001, a Space Odyssey Fanfare" was outstanding. "Book of Days" from "Far and Away" had a very unique approach. I recommend this one deeply, oh yes I do, by far and away!

5 out of 5 stars An Interesting and Gratifying Volume 2.......2005-06-17

Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops' treatment of film scores on this second tribute to Hollywood are somewhat more pleasing than Volume I. The selections are more intriguing and demonstrate a more positive approach to film scores and their value as true musical art forms. There is quite a diverse representation of music here. The incredibly powerful main title to MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY (Bronislaw Kaper) juxtaposed with the bittersweet and romantic love theme to SPARTACUS (Alex North) and the intimately tender love theme to FRIENDLY PERSUASION (Dimitri Tiomkin) are masterfully achieved. I have never been that enamored with this CD's 20-bit digital recording but it has grown on me. Still, I highly recommend and enjoy this CD.

5 out of 5 stars Sheila from Savannah, Georgia.......2005-01-15

I love this cd. It is the greatest. Moonglow and Midnight Cowboy are my favorites.

5 out of 5 stars A great album.......2001-01-28

Erich Kunzel, once again comes through with another terrific album of movie music. On this album you will find preludes, themes and main title music from some of Hollywood's most loved movies. Films from as early as 1936's "Modern Times", through to 1992's "Far and Away", are represented here. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra are as wonderful as ever, and the 20-bit digital sound system makes for unequalled sound quality. A pleasing highlight for me, is the wonderful "Moonglow" which starts off track 5. The jazz trio of piano, bass and drums eventually is joined by the orchestra for the theme from "Picnic". Then we have the beautiful waltz from "Around the world in eighty days". With the wonderful accordion solo, you can imagine being on a merry-go-round. This is truly a beautiful album...a must for lovers of orcestral music.
Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Black Sabbath
Manufacturer: Power Sound 2001
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000E87L
Release Date: 1996-01-01

Tracks:

  1. Paranoid
  2. N.I.B.
  3. Changes
  4. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
  5. Iron Man
  6. Black Sabbath
  7. War Pigs
  8. Laguna Sunrise
  9. Tomorrow's Dream
  10. Sweet Leaf

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Lacking Something.......2007-01-21

This compilation seems fine. Except that it is missing Snowblind and Fairies Wear Boots. There are more comprehensive Black Sabbath greatest hits out there.

5 out of 5 stars Tracks are..........2006-03-22

1. Paranoid
2. N.I.B
3. Changes
4. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
5. Iron Man
6. Black Sabbath
7. War Pigs
8. Laguna Sunrise
9. Tomorrow's Dream
10. Sweet Leaf
Totally Hits 2001
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 2001 The year that was filled with love and terror
  • The Best One Yet!
  • The Best One Yet!
  • 3 1/2 stars, pretty good, seen better
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ASIN: B00005OC6F
Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

  1. Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!) - Blu Cantrell
  2. Peaches & Cream - 112
  3. Get Ur Freak On - Missy Elliott
  4. Fallin' (Remix) Featuring Busta Rhymes - Alicia Keys
  5. Bad Boy For Life - P. Diddy, Black Rob & Mark Curry
  6. This is Me (Remix) Featuring Kain - Dream
  7. U Remind Me - Usher
  8. All or Nothing - O-Town
  9. Here's To the Night - Eve 6
  10. Follow Me - Uncle Kracker
  11. Every Other Time - LFO
  12. When It's Over - Sugar Ray
  13. I Wanna Be Bad - Will Ford
  14. I Do!! - Toya
  15. So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast
  16. What's Your Fantasy, Featuring Shawna - Ludacris
  17. Fill Me In - Craig David
  18. Thank You - Dido

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 2001 The year that was filled with love and terror.......2006-06-07

I will Allways remember 2001,I was i was starting highschool that year and the music was amazeing so much better than 2006
back than there were so many great artists but now its so ridiculus ,so i stick with 2001 we will never forget that year and its music

5 out of 5 stars The Best One Yet!.......2005-05-16

This Totally Hits edition is the best one yet. The peak, and then all after kept falling!

"I Wanna Be Bad" by Willa Ford is definately the best song on here, and should have been put first. I find it very odd that it was #13, considering it was practically the biggest song of 2001. I also ponder why Willa's "Did Ya Understand That" was not featured on any of the 2002 Totally Hits editions, as well as Willa's "A Toast To Men" not featured on any of the 2004 Totally Hits editions. "A Toast To Men" was even bigger than "I Wanna Be Bad" and "Did Ya Understand That" was played like every 5 minutes in clubs and on MuchMusic!

Anyway, Willa Ford, Miss Elliott, Dream, Toya, 112, & Blu Cantrell really made this CD. All songs are great. Even genres of songs by artists on here that I'm not a big fan of were great!

If Totally Hits just includes THE SAME artists they did on this one on a 2005, 2006, and all editions they will have another hit and great CD. And from the tracklisting on the new 2005 edition, it looks like they add a lot of flops and bad songs on here, instead ones that actually are great and hits!

5 out of 5 stars The Best One Yet!.......2005-05-16

This Totally Hits edition is the best one yet. The peak, and then all after kept falling!

"I Wanna Be Bad" by Willa Ford is definately the best song on here, and should have been put first. I find it very odd that it was #13, considering it was practically the biggest song of 2001. I also ponder why Willa's "Did Ya Understand That" was not featured on any of the 2002 Totally Hits editions, as well as Willa's "A Toast To Men" not featured on any of the 2004 Totally Hits editions. "A Toast To Men" was even bigger than "I Wanna Be Bad" and "Did Ya Understand That" was played like every 5 minutes in clubs and on MuchMusic!

Anyway, Willa Ford, Miss Elliott, Dream, Toya, 112, & Blu Cantrell really made this CD. All songs are great. Even genres of songs by artists on here that I'm not a big fan of were great!

If Totally Hits just includes THE SAME artists they did on this one on a 2005, 2006, and all editions they will have another hit and great CD. And from the tracklisting on the new 2005 edition, it looks like they add a lot of flops and bad songs on here, instead ones that actually are great and hits!

3 out of 5 stars 3 1/2 stars, pretty good, seen better.......2005-05-11

I only reviewed the songs I know:
1. Hit 'em up style (oops)-Blu Cantrell- A- Great song to dance to. Good for MTV. Awesome, catchy beat. Like dancing to it.
3. Get ur freak on-Missy Elliott- C okay, weird-sounding, definitely overplayed.
4. Fallin remix-Alicia Keys A- Like the song. Another good dance song.
7. U remind me-Usher-D. Don't really like it that much, stupid
8. All or nothing-OTown- C, sad-sounding to me, makes me think of the year 2001. Makes me picture myself in 2001 when I was about 9 or 10 and in a grocery store hearing the song play in the store.
10. Follow me-Uncle Kracker-B- or C+. Kinda like it. Good song about friends at school or camp that follow each other around. Played in so many stores, restaurants, haircut shops, malls, etc. You couldn't get away from it. I felt like I was in a race against the song, and it was winning.
12. When it's over-Sugar ray- C. It's okay, kinda wimpy, whiny, overplayed in stores and on the radio. Good theme song for a TV show.

5 out of 5 stars Totally Hits 2001; Indeed.......2005-05-11

The "Totally Hits" series was created in late 1999 as direct competition for "Now That's What I Call Music". Although the series was almost as good; they never really achived the wide sucess of the "NOW"s. After "Totally Hits 3", the series looked as if it was going to vanish. But the series was revived with a new concept: making just one (later two) to sum up the biggest hits of each year for the Warner/Arista/Atlantic/Elektra music label. "Totally Hits 2001", the 1st edition in this set, is complete sucess; as it collects many of the 2001's best songs, showing what a strong year it was for music. Just about every genre (country being an exception) is included in some form or another. Hip-hop/rap seem to be a dominate force on the album, but of course; it was possibly the most sucessful genre of 2001. The breakdown of 2001's tracks:
(1) Blu Cantrell "Hit 'Em Up Style (Oops!)" B+. Not blinding brilliant tune, but one made with alot of zest and energy. Blu's voice sounds unique and it's nice to hear an R&B song with an angry female verses a sad one. This also happens to be a very infectious track that glues itself to memory.
(2) 112 "Peaches & Cream" A. This relaxing blend of hip-hop and R&B is so blissful that it's impossible to not enjoy. Thr lyrics, and the analogy the make, represent some of the best work to come from the Bad Boy label. Remarkable how the song is naughty and innocent at the samne time. I get hungry just from hearing this.
(3) Missy Elliot "Get Ur Freak On" A-. One of her best songs ever. Everything (the lyrics, beats, producton) falls into place so perfectly that the song succeed as a rap, pop and dance song. Missy loads it with her own style and energy and makes an end result which is unmistakenly hers.
(4) Alicia Keys "Fallin'" (Remix feat. Busta Ryhmes) A-. Alicia has the uncanny ability to take worn out material and give a fresh new sound. "Fallin'" is a perfect example; her piano skills match with her heartfelt lyrics to create a deeply effective song. Busta is good with his (for a change) relaxed raps, but they seem to take away some of the depth. Still good though.
(5) P. Diddy, Black Rob and Mark Curry "Bad Boy For Life" B. The lyrics are very cool and the three rappers have alot of charisma. The problem though, is that the beats seem unpolished and fragmented; well below the usual Bad Boy level. The berats really detract from the songs catchiness and listenability. Still the tone of the song is fun and it does annonces P. Diddy's return with energy and entusiasum.
(6) Dream "This Is Me" (Remix feat. Kain) B. Another hip-hop inlfuenced pop group attemping to follow the path of Desntiny's Child and TLC. They have a nice sound and good harmonizarion, yet the single seems a bit too safe and needs more ambition. Still, P. Diddy's production creates a nice flow to it and keeps ad constant tone.
(7) Usher "U Remind Me" A-. Although it's not great like "U Got It Bad"; it's still a heartfelt R&B single. Usher cenents himself as a driving force in the music industry. The most distinguishing quality is the originality of the lyrics; as this is a different concept for an R&B song. Usher's voice has a deep conviction in it, to deliver a powerful R&B tune.
(8) O-Town "All Or Nothing" B+. Yes, this is the group that was followed on ABC's "Making The Band". It's easy to dismiss the group as a bunch of "pretty boys" (which they are), but this is just as good as the best ballads by the Backstreet Boys and 98°. There is true emotion in the lyrics and the song is made with termemdous skill and attention.
(9) Eve 6 "Here's To The Night" A. A nice laid back pop/rock tune that carries alot of depth and dimension. It's similar to works by Third Eye Blind and Vertical Horizon, yet the group has their own sound. By never trying to hard, they just let the song develop at it's own natrual relaxed rate. The end result is a song of much power and emotion.
(10) Uncle Kracker "Follow Me" A. Think Kid Rock meets James Taylor; that about sums this up. It has all the classic feel of Taylor, yet the modern edge of Rock as well. Anyway, this is a beautiful rock song with touching lyrics and a very easing beat. Uncle Kracker reveals himself to be an artist of much depth and skill. This is one of 2001's best rock songs.
(11) LFO "Every Other Time" A-. The group's best song really captures that innocent feel of 80s pop that they always infuse into their music. There isn't much in terms of content, but the lyrics and beats are so breezy, that the song is impossible to not enjoy. This is a small, harmless pop treasure.
(12) Sugar Ray "When It's Over" A-. The last quality simgle from Sugar Ray. Yes, it has the same sound of "Every Morning", but so what? That was a good song and this is too. The band hss their usual heartfelt lyrics and relaxed beats which, compared to current trend that rock music is taking, is a nice change of
pace.
(13) Willa Ford "I Wanna Be Bad" B. A good song, even if it doesn't fully fit together. The beat is in the right place, but Willa's tine and energy seem kinda forced for the cintent that she's singing. She just doesn't really make the "bad hip-hop girl" bill. Strange that her album doesn't even have a "Parental Advisory" sticker on it.
(14) Toya "I Do!!" B+. I have no idea why this wasn't a big hit; it's one of the catchiest R&B singles of 2001. I'm not even fully certain as to what the track is about, but it is loaded with energy and skill. That combinmed with Toya's voice create a highly enjoyable single from begining to end.
(15) OutKast "So Fresh, So Clean" B-. Not in the same league as "Ms. Jackson", but not bad either. It has enough of the group's unique funk sound to renain interesing, but never really finds any purpose or meaning to it. It's a minor offering from the great hip-hop group, but not an unskilled piece of work.
(16) Ludacris feat. Shawnna "What's Your Fantasy". B. Wheras "Southern Hospitality" introduced Luda's tough side; this shows his playful side. It's not really about anything, but has alot of energy and zest to keep it flowing through out. And it also happens to be a very fun debut single.
(17) Craig David "Fill Me In" A. It took some time for Craig David to hit "the States", but it was well worth the wait. The material goes much deeper than expected and certain sections have a strange dimension to them. This is a fast paced, cool pop song that remains in your head well after.
(18) Dido "ThankYou" A. Dido is one of the most amazing female artists working today. Unlike Britney and Christina, she avoids flashy beats and sex appeal; in the end, leaving true, deep, heartfelt ballads. "ThankYou" is no exception as it is very powerful, soothing and beautiful. A great song for the album's finale.
Bottom Line: ****. This is an exceptionlly solid collection of mainstream music in 2001. Every song on here is good and the end result is a highly enjoyable disc. A glorious victory for "Totally Hits" and a nice addition to the world of hits compilations.


We Are Eyes We Are Builders
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • nothing will ever effect me like this.
  • A good synth pop album which is unfortunately a bit cheesy and simple - genre fans will still like it a lot - 4.5 stars
  • SOVIET :: electro goth rock
We Are Eyes We Are Builders
Soviet
Manufacturer: Head Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0009ELEY8
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

  1. Commute
  2. Circuit Love
  3. Marbleyezed
  4. Candy Girl
  5. Lonely Days
  6. Breakdown
  7. Sensitive
  8. Run-In
  9. Soviet Bot
  10. China
  11. Solar Baby
  12. Street Thunder

Product Description

Soviet's second record includes the hits Candy Girl, Marbleyezed and Breakdown. This 12 song collection has been compared to OMD, Roxy Music and Kraftwerk. Vice Magazine dubbed SOVIET the #1 electroclash band in NYC in 2001--Paper Magazine praises SOVIET

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars nothing will ever effect me like this........2006-10-21

Soviet's "We Are Eye's We Are Builder's" is perhaps one of the most important album ever. Soviet isnt just some random band...and this album isnt just another album to put on the shelf. this is art. this is music. this is some of the most melodic, beauitul, seductive, and rare things to ever enter your ears, and peirce your mind. I first heard Soviet in 2002, while driving my first car. it was a 1989 audi 90, that i bought for 500 dollars. i thought it looked so futuristic, and beautiful, in a strange way. i needed something to go perfectly aloing with this...and soviet was it.

Soviet is more then jsut dirving music though. Keith's lyrics are some of the most perfectly fit, and smart lyrics to ever rid shot gun with synths. his voice is just the perfect companion to his gear, and he knows how to use it. Soviet Bot is perhaps one of the best songs to use as an example of his true amazing abiltiy to write beatufiul lyrics

"we were never stars, but nearly stencils, drawn upon with custom pencils"

the first time i heard those lyrics, i teared up. from this day whenever the time is right, when my mind is open, and soviet bot comes on, a tear comes to my eye, just because the song is so speical, and rare. my imagination runs wild as the song kicks in, with his synthnerd lyrics, and bring in this image of playing a show to a lonely crowd, its jsut perfect. soviet is perfect.

now another amazing thing about soviet, is that with all these lyrics heavy, melodicly ambient pop songs....there is also some great dance tracks. breakdown being my fav. i recently moved to CT. the state the soviet ringleader Keith is from. driving down 95 into NYC, and taking metro north jsut give me perfect impressions of where he gets his ideas, and thoughts from.

its been quite a few years since this album came out now, and one thing remains. they had all the reviews, all the right complations, the right shows, and tours...but they are like the ghosts of electroclash...the fogotten gems. perhaps thats what makes them so beautifully special. soviet is a secret. soviet is in permafrost. soviet is MYSTERIOUS. you can search the internet all damn day. log onto your fav. P2P prgram, and you cannot find anything about soviet. its almost as hard to find soviet information as it is to find a new wave band that had only a few shows in 1978. this is their beauty. whether they meant this or not..it works. with this age of ebing able to find anything in a matter of seconds, it makes soviet age like a fine wine.

i had a chance to meet keith of soviet last spring, and i feel honorded to meet the man who has crafted something so amazingly special. this is not an album to pass up. this is something that will go down under so of the best, most amazing music to be created in the last 25 years. keiths views, and choices on music are perhaps so of the best, and most creative, and inspiring around.

4 out of 5 stars A good synth pop album which is unfortunately a bit cheesy and simple - genre fans will still like it a lot - 4.5 stars.......2005-12-30

Soviet isn't going to bring synth pop back into the forefront, but they do deliver the goods in terms of catchiness and fun. "We Are Eyes, We Are Builders" contains a TON of VERY good synth pop songs (pretty much the entire album's worth). The songs themselves aren't very interesting lyrically or vocally (he's not bad, but the guy could work on his singing style. The lyrics are also pretty memorable and relatively easy to sing along with), but overall the pros far outweigh the cons. Even if it IS a tad cheesy, what synth pop albums aren't (in the world of synth pop, this and Joy Electric's "Hello, Mannequin" clearly stand out)? The material isn't groundbreaking, but like with Superdrag's "Regretfully Yours" the AMOUNT of good synth pop here makes it a good buy for any 80's/synth-pop fan. It's just an extremely entertaining synth pop album. Synth pop fans will definitely dig this. Highly recommended!

Highlights include:
"Commute"
"Circuit Love"
"Marbleyezed"
"Candy Girl"
"Lonely Days"
"Breakdown"
"Sensitive"
"Run-In"
"China"
"Soviet Bot" (certain parts)

5 out of 5 stars SOVIET :: electro goth rock.......2005-07-01

Most of the info below is from flamingfish.com:

Band Members:
Keith Ruggiero (1995 - ?: vocals, synthesizers, guitars)
Chris Otchy (1995 - ?: lead synthesizers, additional programming)
Amanda Berkowitz (programming, backing vocals?)
Kenan Gundoz (guitars, backing vocals)
Greg Kochan (rhythm synthesizers)

History:
The New York City-based outfit known as Soviet was founded in 1995 by synth-wiz Keith Ruggiero. The band was heavily influenced by the music of the early synth-pop artists of the late 70's and early 80's, including Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Georgio Moroder, Ultravox and early O.M.D., among others.

The outfit gained national recognition after becoming part of the burgeoning "ELECTROCLASH" scene that grew out of New York City shortly after the start of the new millennium. This new subgenre combined the image of punk rock with a revival of 80's synth-pop music.

Soviet became the first outfit to represent the "ELECTROCLASH" sound in the Christian music market after signing to Plastiq Musiq, the indie electronic music label founded by Joy Electric frontman Ronnie Martin. The band's debut album, We Are Eyes, We Are Builders, was released in mid-2001 and became a hit in both the Christian and secular electronic music scenes. Songs like "Commute", "Marbeleyezed", "Circuit Love", "Candy Girl" and "Soviet Bot" (which is NOT a remake of the New Edition song) all featured catchy dance beats, uptempo melodies and retro synth effects that deserved a wider audience.

The band reissued We Are Eyes, We Are Builders with a few different tracks on the independent Head Records a short time later. Despite being mentioned in a Newsweek article on the "ELECTROCLASH" scene and drawing praise in other secular publications, Soviet has not released any new material since.

Although the band has also apparently tried to distance itself from the "ELECTROCLASH" label in recent years, its music may have influenced Aussie synthpop outfit Paradoxx to adopt the style on its last two albums, Teknologie and Atomika.

Current Status:
Keith Ruggiero is currently working on solo projects under the moniker KAR Songs (www.karsongs.com & www.myspace.com/sovietboy).

Discography:
Soviet - We Are Eyes, We Are Builders (Plastiq Musiq, 2001)
Soviet - We Are Eyes, We Are Builders (reissue with different tracks) (Head Records, 2001)
Soviet - Spies In The House of Love (2003) (unreleased)
KAR Songs - Moving Pictures

Compilation Appearances:
V/A - Electroclash: 2001 New York City Compilation (Mogul Electro, 2001) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - Plastiq Musiq New Musiq Volume 2 (Plastiq Musiq/Tooth and Nail Records, 2001) - "Marbleyezed"
V/A - Synthpop Megamix (A Different Drum, 2001) - "Marbleyezed"
V/A - Broken Factory Music (Broken Factory Music, 2001) - "Bank Holiday"
V/A - Electroclash Compilation (Ministry of Sound, 2002) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - The Fear of Musiq (Plastiq Musiq, 2002) - "Felton Jarvis", "Marbleyezed" (Stone Cold Mix)
V/A - This Is Tech-Pop (Ministry of Sound, 2002) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - Electroclash Compilation (Ministry of Sound, 2002) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - Nobody's Diary: A Tribute to Yazoo (Ninthwave, 2002) - "In My Room"
V/A - Evolution - The New Breed of Electronic Pop (Cohaagen, 2002) - "Bank Holiday"
V/A - Star Gazing (Guidance Recordings, 2003) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - Star Gazing (12-inch) (Guidance Recordings, 2003) - "Candy Girl"
V/A - U.S. Pop Life Volume 16: Extension of Electro: White Spaces Convergence (Contact Records, 2003) - "Marbleyezed" (remix)
Karaoke Music CDG: Pop Hits Monthly Rock December 2001 CDG
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    Manufacturer: Stellar Records
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