Anastacia [Enhanced] [Import]

Product Description
Japanese pressing of 2004 album includes one exclusive bonus track 'Outside Alone' (Live Version). CBS.

Anastacia,Anastacia,Sony,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: Fantastic Amazing I LOVE this music Not quite there. Phil Collins is the best.

Tarzan - The Broadway Musical (Original Broadway Cast) Original Cast Recording Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) The Wedding Singer (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Mary Poppins (2005 Original London Cast) Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) A Chorus Line - The New Broadway Cast Recording (2006 Broadway Revival Cast) ASIN: B000FMQPNY Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Two World - Voice of Tarzan, Ensemble
2. You'll Be In My Heart - Kala, Ensemble
3. Who Better Than Me - Terk, Young Tarzan
4. No Other Way - Kerchak
5. I Need To Know - Young Tarzan
6. Son of Man - Terk, Ensemble, Tarzan
7. Sure As Sun Turns To Moon - Kala, Kerchak
8. Waiting For This Moment - Jane, Ensemble
9. Different - Tarzan
10. Trashin' The Camp - Terk, Ensemble
11. Like No Man I've Ever Seen - Jane, Porter
12. Strangers Like Me - Tarzan, Jane, Ensemble
13. For The First Time - Jane, Tarzan
14. Who Better Than Me (Reprise) - Terk
15. Everything That I Am - Voice of Young Tarzan, Tarzan, Kala, Ensemble
16. You'll Be In My Heart (Reprise) - Tarzan, Kala
17. Sure As Sun Turns To Moon (Reprise) - Kala
18. Two Worlds (Finale) - Jane, Tarzan, Ensemble
19. Everything That I Am - Phil Collins (Bonus Track)

Amazon.com

With its rich film catalog, Disney has a natural advantage when it comes to expanding into musical theater. But 1999's Tarzan wasn't the very best choice for a stage adaptation. Unlike, say, Beauty and the Beast, whose score was written by show-tune vets, Tarzan was associated with a musical-theater newbie, Phil Collins, who expanded his original score for the show, writing nine new numbers in addition to the five from the movie. But while he does come up with agreeable pop melodies (as, for instance, the hit "You'll Be in My Heart" and the new "Waiting for This Moment" and "For the First Time"), his greenness shows in the lyrics, which tend to spell things out way too much ("In learning you will teach/And in teaching you will learn," etc.) This CD certainly is kid-friendly, but unlike the best Disney material, it lacks that extra layer that would entice adults as well. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic.......2007-06-12

Every song is excellent. If you saw the play, this is a must have.

Amazing.......2007-04-03

I'm hoping that someday there will be a touring company of Tarzan that will be coming to Chicago, so I wanted to have the Broadway cast recording so that I would know the songs that were added to the Broadway show to help expand the animated film. I know that the songs from the movie are amazing, and hopefully, so are the new ones. With Phil Collins doing the new songs for the Broadway show, it will be awesome.

I LOVE this music.......2007-01-30

I was very excited to hear that "Tarzan," one of my favorite Disney movies was being made into a musical. Being a theatre major in school, I had to buy the soundtrack as soon as I found out. The music was beautifully written, the singers all sound wonderful, and frankly, I can't wait to see the show!! I have read some reviews before I bought it and one thing that really bothered me was some close-minded person who complained that the lyrics didn't rhyme. Well, no, not all of it does, but that's what makes this music so beautiful. People always automatically think that lyrics have to rhyme, but I find the best songs to be where the lyrics don't necessarily rhyme and the music is beautiful; songs like the ones in this show. I highly recommend this soundtrack to everyone.

Not quite there........2007-01-17

While some of the numbers were really great. Its evident that Broadway isn't Phil Collins calling. As an album it meets expectations, as a big production-its not quite as great as it should and could be. He has yet to expand some of the songs and make them into typical big broadway numbers. Theres too much pop in it, the music and lyrics are too simple. Collins music is missing an element if you were to look at it as a broadway production. It sounds virtually the same as the Disney, with just some different intrumentals-not good as a show. I think this show has the potential to be absolutely mind blowing if they heighten everything.

Phil Collins is the best........2007-01-12

I like Phil Collins work, the music he write and sing and also the music he play (like in the Big Band with A Hot Night in Paris). He is truly a musician. And now he sorprise me with this production. Although he doesn't sing in it (only the bonus track), if you like Phil Collins and Disney this is a most have.

Average customer rating: Outstanding! You can never go wrong with Anastacia Catch up to Europe What a beautiful sound Anastacia Pieces of a Dream LIMITED EDITION

Pieces of a Dream Anastacia Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Anastacia Freak of Nature Not That Kind Anastacia - Live at Last Anastacia - DVD Collection ASIN: B000BHN7D4 Release Date: 2005-11-21

Tracks:

1. I'm Outta Love
2. Not That Kind
3. Cowboys & Kisses
4. Made for Lovin' You
5. Paid My Dues
6. One Day in Your Life
7. Why'd You Lie to Me
8. You'll Never Be Alone
9. Left Outside Alone
10. Sick and Tired
11. Welcome to My Truth
12. Heavy on My Heart
13. Everything Burns
14. I Belong to You (Il Ritmo Della Passione) - Anastacia,
15. Pieces of a Dream
16. In Your Eyes
17. Club Megamix

Album Description

Standard version of Anastacia's best of collection. Sony/BMG. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding!.......2007-03-26

This cd contains all the great songs that make us so love Anastacia. She is at her best and a must have for your collection.

You can never go wrong with Anastacia.......2007-01-01

Good mix of her greatest songs. Although it is hard because I think all her songs are great.

Catch up to Europe.......2006-11-04

Anastacia is HUGE in Europe - hopefully here in the US we'll catch up to Europe. If you're considering checking out Anastacia this is the album to do it. She has too many great songs to list them all here. To describe Anastacia you have to picture the body of a blond Shania Twain with the voice of Taylor Dayne. Her music can be considered Euro Pop or Top 40 rock. If you check her out you won't regret it.

What a beautiful sound.......2006-04-23

Paid My Dues is wonderful,I'm Outta Love, Left Outside Alone,Sick and Tired are also super!.I Belong to You is as good as the others.I think these 5 songs are even enough.Anastacia has a unique and very beautiful sound.

Anastacia Pieces of a Dream LIMITED EDITION.......2006-02-22

I absolutely love this collection; it is her best. Any one that is looking for a great collection on a great artist; this is it. I for one; would have rather have other versions of her remixed songs; but they will suffice. I love Anastasia; she's a wonderful artist, a talented woman and a survivor.

Average customer rating: Best Choice Forgotten Gem Not so great Okay, should have been an EP ... IN MY OPINION Not That Kind

Not That Kind Anastacia Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Freak of Nature Anastacia Pieces of a Dream Anastacia - DVD Collection Pieces of a Dream ASIN: B00004TGLF Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

1. Not That Kind
2. I'm Outta Love
3. Cowboys & Kisses
4. Why'd You Lie to Me
5. Who's Gonna Stop the Rain
6. I Ask Of You
7. Don'tcha Wanna
8. Late Last Night
9. Made for Lovin' You
10. Black Roses
11. Yo Trippin'
12. One More Chance
13. Same Old Story

Amazon.com

After early support from Elton John and success across the UK and much of Europe, Anastacia's debut album gets a U.S. relaunch with one additional track. More Chaka Khan than Mariah Carey, the Chicago-born Anastacia brings both a powerful voice and a sense of restraint to these performances. There's no doubt that this is a grown woman, not another teenager copying Britney Spears' attempts to conjure Janet Jackson. All that said, something unconvincing lurks in Not That Kind. The singer (and co-writer of most of these songs) has obviously done her homework on '70s soul music; "Don'tcha Wanna" owes enough to Stevie Wonder's "I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever)" to occasion a co-writing credit to the maestro. It's simply that she relies too much on mannerism to fully give herself to the material. She sounds at home enough within these modernized pastiches of everything from late Atlantic-period Aretha to Donna Summer, but never really socks one home the way a complete original like Macy Gray would. In turn, that failure makes the attitudinizing of "Yo Trippin'" and "Why'd You Lie to Me" fall flat. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Best Choice.......2007-01-10

Fast delivery and perfect conditions. Happy with my new album of Anastacia. Thanks!

Forgotten Gem.......2006-04-16

Anastacia's first album from 2000, kind of a forgotten gem. It sold well in Europe just like her upcoming 2 albums but in America it was never promoted and neither was her other albums, which is a shame, afterall she's from New York and naturally USA would be the first country for her to sell albums in, no?. Anastaica is defenitely not the average singer. She's Pretty, She got a great charachter, and an absolutely incredibly soulful voice and on top of that she always records great songs. Why she wasn't launched in US is beyond me. Her debut album is more soulful then her other albums, but it perfetly suits her voice and stands just as strong as the others. "I'm Outta Love" the uptempo soul hit-single is good proof on that, but also the title track "Not That Kind" that feautures gospel choirs, and ditto with the semi-ballad "Cowboys and Kisses" that isn't country music per se. "Why Did You Lie To Me" that doesn't appear on some copies is more pop-rock and was also a hit in Europe and one of her best singles. "I Ask For You" a great ballad that shows her other sides and the Diane Warrren penned "Late Last Night" is adult contemporary romance, "Made For Lovin You" sound alot like "Outta Love", uptempo soul with edgy funk bass, melancholy "Black Roses" is a good semi-ballad that groves on you. Other then that there is plenty of soul/ballads/pop and rock on this album and in the end it's an excellent album that imediatly proves her potential and diversity. Even though it only yielded four singles, there could have been more cause the album is rich of gems, I think however that the other 2 albums are slightly better, but this also stands strong. Never to late to discover her. Recommended

Not so great.......2005-09-02

I thought this cd was going to be a secret gem, but I could barely listen to the whole thing. Not worth the $.

Okay, should have been an EP ... IN MY OPINION.......2005-06-03

The following review is solemnly based on the UK / Australian edition of this album which features Doncha Wanna Late Last Night and Why's You Lie to me in place of Wishing Well and Love Is Alive which is smart because they are my least favourite songs on the album.







I purchased the ANASTACIA album around Nov. 2004 - before Sick And Tired was released as a single, I absolutely loved it. In Jan or Feb, I noticed this album on sale for $9.95

Whilst her third album had some originality, this album has very very little on the whole. Whilst her songs Not That Kind, I'm Outta Love, Who's Gonna Stop The Rain, Made For Lovin You and SAME OLD STORY (my favourite) are very very good indeed, I don't like the other tracks. This album is very much black and white for me. I either like the tracks or I don't.

The album is very mainstream. The power-ballad is commonly used, altough sometimes doesn't work, and the more upbeat songs are a bit better in my opinion. The one song that really annoys me is Wishing Well. I don't mean to use an exaggerated opinion, but it sounds more of a childrens song.

To conclude, I enjoy 5 tracks on this UK edtion, but the other 7 I do not. I use the skip button a lot with this CD, which I actually rarely do.

Not That Kind.......2005-01-25

Anastacia can not be compaired to anyone else, she is in a class by herself, her first CD "Not That Kind" is proof of that, she has a voice that is a beautiful blend of powerful soul and R&B that rocks. If you need motivation to dance, workout or just move, this is the CD for you, if you are in a down mood and need something to bring you up, this is the CD for you, this is the #1 CD in my jukebox.
Her second CD "Freak of Nature" is #2 in my jukebox, and is just as good, now that she has beaten breast cancer she is coming out with her third CD soon, and I hope she tour's the U.S. this time, she is as American as apple pie and Europe can not keep her.

Average customer rating: Wonderful. Wow. Good Album Freaky! Surprisingly Good Freak Of Nature

Freak of Nature Anastacia Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Not That Kind Anastacia Pieces of a Dream Anastacia - DVD Collection Pieces of a Dream ASIN: B000066HQP Release Date: 2002-06-18

Tracks:

1. Freak Of Nature
2. Paid My Dues
3. Overdue Goodbye
4. You'll Never Be Alone
5. One Day In Your Life
6. How Come The World Won't Stop
7. I Thought I Told You That (Feat. Faith Evans)
8. Why'd You Lie To Me
9. Don'tcha Wanna
10. Secrets
11. Don't Stop (Doin' It)
12. I Dreamed You
13. Overdue Goodbye (Reprise)

Amazon.com

Singer Anastacia is definitely prone to no-frills caveats: "I'm a freak of nature," she declares on her sophomore album's opening title track, "You better beware of danger." And so begins the journey into this Taylor Dayne doppelgänger's musical world, a place populated with overblown rock-funk-R&B tracks signed, sealed, and delivered with the sole intent of freakifying the Chicago-based songstress stateside (she's sold over 7 million albums worldwide). Replete with melismatic wails (on power ballads like "I Dreamed You" and "You'll Never Be Alone"), hard-edged, don't-mess-with-me manifestos ("Paid My Dues," "Why'd You Lie to Me"), and a requisite superstar cameo (Faith Evans sits in on "I Thought I Told You That"), Anastacia works the funky-white-girl thing with all she's got. And though most of her material is fairly schlocky, this onetime contestant from MTV's The Cut has a thick creamy purr of voice that carries the run-of-the-mill material and prevents the entire affair from invoking a caveat emptor. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful. Wow........2007-03-13

If you don't know who Anatacia is, you are missing a great voice in music today.

Good Album.......2007-01-10

Fast delivery and perfect conditions. Happy with my new album of Anastacia. Thanks!

Freaky!.......2006-10-10

This album deserves more than 5 stars. I love to listen to it when I am going on a long trip. It'll get you out of a bad mood anyday. There isn't a bad song on here. I've been an Anastacia fan for a long time now, and believe me once you pick up one of her cds....you will be too.

Surprisingly Good.......2005-12-07

This cd rocks! That's all I have to say. Go buy. Get it. Listen to it. I now am gonna get all of Anastacia's cds.

Freak Of Nature.......2005-08-19

01. Freak Of Nature-9.8/10, The title track is really just a good dance song. The lyrics are great. Anastacia just really lets loose with her voice. Its about how she isn't gonna be what everybody wants. She's gonna be herself no "Ooh La La Baby" I'm surprised this wasnt single. Its certainly good enough to be.

02. Paid My Dues-10/10, A song they shows that Anastacia just doesn't care. You can't stop Anastacia. A nice beat. The first single off of the album. Talks about how shes paid her dues and can't be held down. Great choice for a single. But i wouldn't have released it first.

03. Overdue Goodbye-9/10, A slower track. She is saying good bye to someone. She tells him if love was a season he would be her winter. So shes telling him "Goodbye" Its her overdue goodbye.

04. You'll Never Be Alone-10/10, One of my personal favorites on the album. She sings to someone that with her they'll never be alone. She sings how they'll make it through the fire and how she'll forever be by his side. The video to this track was amazing as well. She really shows off her powerful pipes on this track. With those big notes towards the end. This was the 4th and final single. My favorite or maybe second favorite to #6.

05. One Day In Your Life-10/10, A great upbeat dance track. She basicly is singing one day in your life you'll be sorry you left me. She says she won't break down and cry. Cause time has made her stronger and one day he'll want her again. I would have chosen this as my first single if i was her. Was her second single. But was teh only single she released here in the US. One of my favorites.

06. How Come The World Won't Stop-10/10, A song about someone she lost. And hoe come the world won't stop not that your gone. i know the feeling i've lost people in my life too. This song really touches me. I know the feeling first hand. This is the kind of song that makes me wanna cry but cheers me up all in one. The whole message itself makes this possibly my favorite song on the album.

07. I Thought I Told You That f/Faith Evans-10/10, Great Great song. Witha superstar cameo from Faith Evans. Should have had a video or at least been a single. Its about how Faith told Anastacia that this guy would break her heart but she went with him anyways. So she sings "I thought i told you that he'd break your heart, he was no good for you from the start"

08. Why'd You Lie To Me-10/10, One of the best songs on teh album. Released as teh 3rd single with a creative video. The song is talking to a guy that lied to her. Then seh sings an incredibly catchy chorus to him. For soem reason this was also on the first album "Not that Kind" But its more fitting on this album. One of my favorites.

09. Don'tcha Wanna-9/10, She sings Don't Cha Wanna fall in love to a guy. This song along with "Why'd You Lie To Me" was on the first album. I'm not sure which album this song fits with more. But its still great.

10. Secret-9.8/10, Anastacia shows a different side of her voice. This is one of teh ballads of the album. A great song. One fo the better tracks on the album. Not much else to say about it.

11. Don't Stop (Doin' It)-7/10, A sort of disco-ish dance song. Not my favorite.

12. I Dreamed You-10/10, A sweet and tender ballad. Its basicly just about how she loves someone. And how she dreams of them. Also shows a higher toned Anastacia. Her Chest Voice is absent through most of this song. She keeps in a high range throughout most of the song. Til the end of course when she shows off her voice.

13. Overdue Goodbye (Reprise)-8/10, Basicly just another minute and 30 seconds of overdue goodbye.


Overall Album Grade
9.8/10

Her second best album to date. With Anastacia being the best.

Average customer rating: Good album, but not the book size case though A TRUE MUSICAL DIVA...USA MAKE UP!!! Pieces of a Dream - A nicely assembled package! The Worlds Best Kept Secret! Pieces of a Dream

Pieces of a Dream Anastacia Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Anastacia - Live at Last Anastacia Anastacia - DVD Collection Dance Diva: Remixes and Rarities Freak of Nature ASIN: B000BHN7DE Release Date: 2005-11-21

Tracks:

1. I'm Outta Love
2. Not That Kind
3. Cowboys & Kisses
4. Made for Lovin' You
5. Paid My Dues
6. One Day in Your Life
7. Why'd You Lie to Me
8. You'll Never Be Alone
9. Left Outside Alone
10. Sick and Tired
11. Welcome to My Truth
12. Heavy on My Heart
13. Everything Burns
14. I Belong to You (Il Ritmo Della Passione) - Anastacia,
15. Pieces of a Dream
16. In Your Eyes
17. Club Megamix

Tracks:

1. I'm Outta Love [Hex Hector Radio Edit]
2. Left Outside Alone [M*A*S*H Radio Mix]
3. Paid My Dues [the S-Man's Darkstar Mix]
4. Sick and Tired [Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit]
5. Why'd You Lie to Me [Nu Soul DNB Mix]
6. Love Is a Crime [Thunderpuss Club Mix]
7. Not That Kind [Kerri Chandler Mix - Radio Edit]
8. One Day in Your Life [Hex Hector/Mac Quayle Club Mix]
9. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Global Club Edit]
10. Not That Kind [Ric Wake Club Final]
11. Love Is a Crime [Cotto's Doin' the Crime Mix]
12. Boom [Thunderpuss Tribe-A-Pella Mix]
13. One Day in Your Life [Almighty Mix]
14. Sick and Tired [Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix Edit]

Album Description

2005 Best of includes a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 0). DVD footage includes in the studio footage plus 'One Day In Your Life', 'Not That Kind' and 'Freak Of Nature' live from her ''Live At Last'' tour in 2004. Sony/BMG. *Please note you will need an All Code DVD player to view.

Customer Reviews:

Good album, but not the book size case though.......2007-03-30

I got a chance to buy this album after saving up some money for it. I thought I was getting a CD set in a typical case, but Sony decided to make it in the size of a book, and put the CD's in the sleeves of the book, which I don't like about the CD set. The 1st CD has some of her best CD's, and I believe they were put in the order of song's release. I'm Outta Love gave Anastacia her big break. Not That Kind is ok, but not my overall favorite though. Cowboys & Kisses sounds a bit country, which had this song been released in the United States, it might have been lucky to get promoted on AC stations, as Pop stations wouldn't have touched this song. As for the Freak of Nature Album, Paid my Dues being a song about Anastacia finally making it big in the music business. I usually don't hear songs about that. One Day in Your Life is the European version, where it sounds a bit computerized, plus the song fades out as she sings toward the end, where the American version had a few extra seconds of instrumental music at the end. I prefer the American version better. Why'd You Lie to Me reminds me of someone that cheated on me, and can relate to the song. You'll Never Be Alone is one of my favorite love songs.
From the Anastacia album, this album has Left Outside Alone, which is my overall favorite song from her. It has a rock sound to it. I only wished Sony did a better job trying to promote this song in the United States, but they didn't do a good job at it. Sick & Tired & Heavy on My Heart, being emotional songs, talking about her struggle with Breast Cancer, and overcoming it. As for the New Songs, I like the duet she did with Ben Moody, and the song also appears on the Fantastic Four Soundtrack. I Belong to You would be a good song in my book, if Eros Rammonazzi (Don't believe the name is spelled right) sang his part in English, instead of Italian. Now if this album had been released in the United States, that song would either have been sung with someone else in place of Eros, or removed completely. The Club Megamix should have been left off of disc 1, as it didn't sound right at all. It was mish-mashed songs, which I don't like. The 2nd disc has the remixes, which is where I want to hear the remixes.
As for Dance remixes, I heard the I'm Outta Love [Hex Hector Radio Edit] at a South Bend Indiana nightclub in 2000, which exposed me to Anastacia's music. Left Outside Alone [M*A*S*H Radio Mix] sounds a bit bland, but the Jason Nevins Global Club Edit of the same song fits the lyrics & beat better. Sick and Tired [Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit] in my opinion shouldn't even been remixed. To me, it doesn't sound right speeded up. One Day in Your Life [Hex Hector/Mac Quayle Club Mix] is a bit too long for my listening preference. The Almighty Mix version of the same song fits my style better. Love Is a Crime [Thunderpuss Club Mix] & Cotto's Doin' the Crime Mix are both good remixes, and couldn't stop listening to them. I only wished the original was included on disc 1. Sick and Tired [Jason Nevins Funkrock Remix Edit] & Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix Edit are also good remixes, though I believe the Jason Nevins Electrochill Remix Edit is the better version. Lastly I like Boom [Thunderpuss Tribe-A-Pella Mix], which sounds close enough to the original. The song from FIFA, which makes me wanna dance, whether to the original, or the remix.
If it weren't for the book case & the album leaving off Boom & Love is a Crime from disc 1, I'd give the album 5 stars.

A TRUE MUSICAL DIVA...USA MAKE UP!!!.......2006-10-20

I first viewed Anastacia about 15 years ago on MTV a talent show if you will. She placed in second which was a joke. Anatacia has the "WHOLE" package!!! I live in Florida and she is Hot here. It is to bad that the rest of the USA does not play or carry her music. She by far is a True Diva! This CD is "outstanding" as well as her others were. This is the best of Anastacia and has new releases that have not been released in the USA. It is a double CD and is simply more than I could have asked for. The first CD is the best of her singles and some new songs, the second is if you will a dance mix of her singles which again I will say is "outstanding" My Compaion and I had the Pleasure of seeing her live and I have yet to see another female artist give what she has in the pop world. When comes to great muics for dance and Love this is it! I only again wish that the USA would treat this Diva as she should be instead of her having to cross seas to become a HOT Female Artist. Anastacia has the Voice, look, body, personality and the presentation to out any female pop artist out today in the USA! I look forward to her next release knowing it will be better than that last as each one is. Oh this comes so wonderfuly packaged with a huge book like carrier. With words to each of her songs and some wonderful pictures of her. If you even think you like Her this is a Must have!

Joey C.
&
Jimmy W.

Pieces of a Dream - A nicely assembled package!.......2006-06-27

Love it! Anastacia's Greatest Hits. This release that I purchased was the import. Please note: The U.S. Domestic release does NOT include the Dance Remix Bonus CD. In my opinion--the best part of this album. Not that I don't love all the rest of Anastacia's tracks...but alas, I already own almost all of the other great songs in this collection---previously released. Most artists do this when releasing a retrospective---with a few new releases as incentive for Die-hard fans to purchase an album containing mostly songs they already have. With that said---If you dig Anastacia, get this import CD set. It comes packaged in a very slick little picture book (hardcover) with 2 CD's fitting neatly inside the front and back covers. Be careful handling the CD's as they tend to be more prone to surface scratches in packaging like this. The Domestic release of "Pieces of a Dream" include a dance mega-mix of Ana's more popular hits. The bonus CD contained in this import version have DJ remixes of "One Day in Your Life", "I'm Outta Love", "Paid My Dues", "Boom", "Sick & Tired" and others (albeit more remix radio edits than I would've liked!). The remix disc has 14 tracks altogether. Some are different versions of the same song---but still really cool! Disc 1 has 17 tracks. "Everything Burns", "You'll Never Be Alone", "Not That Kind" and "Left Outside Alone" being some of my fave tracks. If you only have her "Freak of Nature" album--you'll get quite a few tracks that were only available previously as import releases. My partner & I saw her live here in Palm Springs,CA---she is an amazing talent with an enormous voice, striking beauty and killer style! Being a huge inspiration to both of us, we had to seek out and obtain all of her albums. Do yourself 2 favors: 1-Buy this CD set. 2-Do a search on Google for Anastacia Lyn Newkirk---you'll find out alot about one amazing little lady!!!

The Worlds Best Kept Secret!.......2006-03-28

Anastacia is...the worlds best kept secret! And this mix of greatest hits is the best way to join in on all the RAVE!

Pieces of a Dream.......2006-01-17

I just got this today from UK Amazon (cheaper than on here) and I was stunned that it came in a "book"-like package. The package is amazing and beautiful with the lyrics inside on the pages. The CDs are in sleeves in the front and back of the package.

But what really counts is the tracks and amazing remixes on the remix CD. By the way, the description on here is wrong for the special edition. There is no DVD included in the packaging: just Disc 1 (with all her hits and 4 new songs and a megamix) and the remix disc. There will be a DVD being released of her Live at Last tour in March, so look for that.

All of her singles are here (except for Boom and Love is a Crime, though they are on the remix disc) as well as 4 new songs. The title track and new single, Pieces of a Dream, which is amazing and a pure Anastacia rock ballad. There's also I Belong to You, with Italian singer Eros, another ballad and In Your Eyes (ballad) as well as her contribution to the Fantastic 4 soundtrack with Ben Moody, Everything Burns. The club megamix is a almost-12 minute dance tour de force, including her biggest hits, totally remixed. It is amazing.

The remix disc is really good too, including some rare remixes of her biggest hits as well as to Love is a Crime and Boom. It's an amazing addition to have to this greatest hits set.

It really sucks that she isn't more known in the US. Most of my friends don't know who she is. I hope that whenever she releases her fourth studio album, she works harder to try and break the US. I really hope she can get successful here in the US.

So buy this awesome greatest hits package! You won't regret it.

Average customer rating: Can't stop listening to it!!!

I Belong To You Anastacia Featuring Eros Ramazzotti Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heavy on My Heart Calma Apparente Anastacia Bambino Nel Tempo Anastacia - Live at Last ASIN: B000CS9IZI Release Date: 2006-02-06

Tracks:

1. I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione)
2. I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione)
3. I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione) (Enhanced)

Customer Reviews:

Can't stop listening to it!!!.......2006-07-29

I really love this hit-single: I belong to you. I could listen to it the whole time. And also you get to see the music video too!

Average customer rating: Jason Nevins does it again! Saw Anastacia Do This Live in U.K. Get Ready Anastacia, "Left Outside Alone" [Maxi Single] Finally! More Anastacia in the US!

Left Outside Alone Anastacia Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 R&B | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heavy on My Heart Anastacia Anastacia - DVD Collection Not That Kind Freak of Nature ASIN: B0001Z4PDW Release Date: 2004-05-10

Tracks:

1. Left Outside Alone [Radio Edit]
2. Get Ready
3. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Global Club Edit]
4. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Global Club]
5. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Mix Show]

Customer Reviews:

Jason Nevins does it again!.......2006-07-24

Can Mr. Nevins do no wrong? His remixes for Elvis, The Blackout All-Stars, Kelly Clarkson, and Madonna have been wonderful, and he continues this tradition with Anastacia.
1. Left Outside Alone (Radio Edit) (10/10, 3:59): Great.
2. Get Ready (Album Version) (9.9/10, 3:33): Eh. An entertaining, but forgettable, track. She cusses a lot too.
3. Left Outside Alone (J. Nevins Global Edit) (11/10, 3:49): Awesome rock-flavored mix.
4. Left Outside Alone (J. Nevins Global Club Mix) (11/10, 8:10): Takes awhile to get started, but still AWESOME!!!
5. Left Outside Alone (Jason Nevins Mixshow) (2000/10, 5:31): The absolute BEST remix he's ever done. More of a tribal feel than the others.
Buy this if you love remixes or are an Anastacia fan. You won't be disappointed.

Saw Anastacia Do This Live in U.K........2006-04-08

Live in U.S., work in U.K. and Europe. I saw Anastacia doing this and other songs from latest album live on the Paul O'Grady show. Even on just a hotel TV, she put everything she is and she has into this song and others. BLEW me away! Went out and got the album next day (in U.K.). Bloody fantastic album! Play it whenever I can. If you can find the album in the U.S. - Grab it fast! Then try to catch an Anastacia live show. Previous albums are good, when she was in her circa '70 and '80s rock "stage". Woman has matured into a serious and terrific artist. She wrote tunes and lyrics to all of the songs on new album except one. LOVE this artist and this album!

Get Ready.......2004-10-01

Hey everyone
I bought this single for 1.99 and love it!
I love the song Get Ready very rock especially love how she cusses in the middle of the song! It had me laughing ha ha
WOOO
The song is a very good discription of what she has gone through with cancer. She was left outside alone and she survived! Love this woman. I knew I'd love this song and the mixes. The last one is really cool. Love the way they play the drum beat backwards. The longest remix is probably already being played in clubs. I know it'll be playing in my club/room ha ha
So if u love Anastacia and her last albums then pick this up.
GET READY

Anastacia, "Left Outside Alone" [Maxi Single].......2004-09-25

"Left Outside Alone" is the lead single off Anastacia's 3rd, self-titled album. With this song, Anastacia explores new musical territory, while still including her previous style. The type of music, as she calls it, "Sprock", is a combination of pop, rock and r&b/soul music. Though you might find it skeptical going into the blender, the result is completely satisfying. A good jump for Anastacia. The remixes for "Left Outside Alone" were done by Jason Nevins (Anastacia, "Sick & Tired"; Widelife, "All Things (Just Keep Getting Better"), a remixer who's been around for a while, but is presently being pushed further into the light. It's a good things - these remixes rock! He sets the tone for a house-club remix, while still including the "sprock" feel of the original. His Global Mixshow is different from the other two mixes, but is equally satisfying and worthy of your dollar. If you enjoy Anastacia, Dance/Club Remixed, and/or Soul/R&B/Pop/Sprock music, then grab this single. The track listing is:

01. Left Outside Alone [Radio Edit] 3:55
02. Get Ready
03. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Global Club Edit] 4:16 - this is a misprint; the real time duration for this track is 3:47
04. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Global Club] 8:05
05. Left Outside Alone [Jason Nevins Mix Show] 5:35

Congratulations Anastacia! Keep it up!

Finally! More Anastacia in the US!.......2004-06-28

I've been a fan of Anastacia ever since I heard "One Day In Your Life." So it's good to finally hear something new from her!

Although she's had moderate State-side success, she's a smash in Europe, having 3 hit albums, and a bunch of Top 10 hits.

The new single "Left Outside Alone" is the first single from the upcoming self-titled album (which I heard will be out in the US this July). This song features the co-writing and production of Dallas Austin and Glen Ballard, giving it a rock, guitar driven power song. Anastacia's voice glides through this song. Some of the lyrics are a bit trite, but the chorus makes up for what the verses lack.

Can't wait to hear the new album!!!!

Average customer rating: Make no mistake - Anastacia is NO freak of nature! Anastacia Overshoots This Lady has got it ALL!!!! perfect! Blue Eyed Soul for the Gay Set -

Freak of Nature Anastacia Manufacturer: Msi Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005RSCM Release Date: 2002-07-12

Tracks:

1. Freak Of Nature
2. Paid My Dues
3. Overdue Goodbye
4. You'll Never Be Alone
5. One Day In Your Life
6. How Come The World Won't Stop
7. Why'd You Lie To Me
8. Don't Cha Wanna?
9. Secrets
10. Don't Stop (Doin' It)
11. I Dreamed You
12. Overdue Goodbye (Reprise)

Album Details

The Blonde Girl with the Big Voice! the Second Worldwide Blockbuster CD Has Sold in Excess of
2. 5 Million Copies Worldwide and Climbed to #1 Across Europe. Includes the Hit Singles 'paid My Dues' and 'one Day in Your Life'.

Customer Reviews:

Make no mistake - Anastacia is NO freak of nature!.......2002-11-17

Although I'm a big fan of Britney Spears and Kylie Minogue, it has to be pointed out that they seem to hog all of the limelight. It's not their fault, it's just the public around the worldwide who seem to have an obsession with them. This true fact sadly prevents other, maybe more talented singers from entering the mainstream pop market and ruling the world. Anastacia is one of these. OK, she's had phenomenal success in Europe, but she's never really broken the American market - even though she is a native of the country in question. After Anastacia's superb debut album, Not That Kind (which sold 6 million copies worldwide), the foxy lady returned in November 2001 with her second album Freak Of Nature. While Not That Kind focused mostly on power ballads, Freak Of Nature had a more worldly feel to it with a lot more up-tempo songs. Freak Of Nature has so far sold 5 million copies worldwide and features some of Anastacia's greatest songs ever.

The album opens with the album's title track, Freak Of Nature (10/10). The thing you realise the most about this song when you first hear it is it's powerful and booming bassline. It really is absolutely mind-blowing but once Anastacia starts singing, her vocals alone dwarf this once massive bassline to a miniscule weakling - that's how strong and striking her voice is. Track 2 is Paid My Dues (9/10). This superb pop hit was the first single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in November 2001, where it peaked at No.12 in the UK and No.1 in many countries around Europe. Anastacia's voice is amazingly powerful as usual and the beats are so funky and addictive. Track 3 is Overdue Goodbye (10/10). This song has a very country/pop feel to it - very Shania Twain around the time she released The Woman In Me. It's a shame this song won't be released as a single, as a video where Anastacia's in a field in America on a farm would be perfect....OK, shut up! Track 4 is You'll Never Be Alone (10/10). Not That Kind had Who's Gonna Stop The Rain as its power-ballad - Freak Of Nature has this. You'll Never Be Alone is a superb and emotion-packed ballad from Anastacia. The woman flat out sells the song from the bottom of her heart and soul - you can sense it in her voice. This song is phenomenal and has never failed to make me cry almost everytime I listen to it. Just thing of a sad time in your life and the good memories will overcome them as you weep your heart out! Track 5 is One Day In Your Life (10/10). This second single from Freak Of Nature peaked at No.11 in the UK in March 2002. Apparently, the song topped the chart in 17 countries around Europe! Out of all Anastacia's single releases, I definitely consider One Day In Your Life to be the best - the beat is so funky and Anastacia's voice is so strong. Track 6 is How Come The World Won't Stop (9/10). This song is another superb mid-tempo track with some beautiful lyrics and memorable beats. The song is more indie-oriented with its acoustic guitar rather than the traditional Anastacia style (pop/rock/ballad). Track 7 is Why'd You Lie To Me (10/10). This was the third single to be taken from Freak Of Nature in September 2002. The song didn't even peak inside the UK Top 20 - probably through lack of promotion, which is a great shame because that amazing video looked very expensive!

The album continues with the funky Don'tcha Wanna (10/10). This amazing slice of pop funk adds that much-needed drop of R'n'B to Freak Of Nature. The song has an amazingly heavy bassline - it's very slow and seems like a some huge ship trying to slowly make its way through the water using all the force it can. The song also has that dab of rock and Anastacia's voice is wacky beyond belief (in a good way). Track 9 is Secrets (10/10). After all that grooving around to Don'tcha Wanna, Secrets provides that relaxing safety net for all the fans of Anastacia's soothing and soft voice. She gives the booming vocals a rest for this mid-tempo ballad about her childhood. Track 10 is Don't Stop (Doin' It) (10/10). Anastacia speeds things up with this catchy (and camp) disco pop number that will get any party-goer up on their feet! Definitely an album highlight. Track 11 is I Dreamed You (8/10). This is an average ballad about a man that Anastacia dreamt about - not very interesting and lacking in music ability. The song starts off good, but Anastacia goes a little OTT as she continues her warble-fest towards the end. Track 12 is Overdue Goodbye (Reprise) (10/10). This superb reprise to track 3 has some superb and exotic instruments while Anastacia's vocals echo around your room. "Goodbye..." she booms as it echoes for a few seconds at least. This gives the song a more epic feel. Overall, a superb end to an even more superb album!

OVERALL GRADE: 10/10

Anastacia is one of the most exciting female artists to arrive on the pop scene for quite some time - and Freak Of Nature should see her around for quite some time to come, too! If you have ever been interested in Anastacia's music, you should not hesitate to buy this phenomenal album. Her unique vocal ability, trademark songs and signature fashion-style is so original and she's eventually getting the praise she rightly deserves - buy Freak Of Nature from Amazon.com now!

Anastacia Overshoots.......2002-06-04

This artist gets a lot of exposure so I picked up the album to see what was the deely-o. Honestly, don't waste the money. Whip out your old Taylor Dane CD and clip out a picture of Carmen Electra - and you are covered. Cliched lyrics aren't helped by Anastacia's quirky voice.

This Lady has got it ALL!!!!.......2002-05-26

Well, i dont really know where to start! When i first listened to this CD i was in shock! The mix of raw talent, style and overall power blew me away!! Lyrically this Album is great...and vocally...well, AMAZING! 'You'll Never Be Alone' is one of the most beautiful songs iv ever heard. This womans vocal range is super and so her the range of songs on this CD. Whatever ur mood, whatever ur taste...theres something in this for everyone. A strong recommendation to people who appreciate REAL talent and inspiring music. Best album of the year...By FAR!

perfect!.......2002-04-24

this girl has a really amazing voice!her songs, videos, everything 'bout her is perfect, what can i say more?

Blue Eyed Soul for the Gay Set -.......2002-04-15

...Anastacia successfully combines Pop, Funk, Dance and R&B into one rather slim and drop dead gorgeous package. The opening title track acts as Anastacia's mantra "look at me and see a little girl inside my skin / It's supernatural / I'm a freak of Nature" and "just cause I like sipping on champagne / doesn't mean that I'm afraid of the rain." Anastacia stakes her claim as the one to resist the cookie cutter mold. Gotta love the 'tude. Stellar numbers with rather cliche titles shine. "OverDue Goodbye" and "How Come the World Won't Stop" capture the girl with the greek name's vulnerable side. The shining tune "Why'd You Lie to Me" treads Deborah and Whitney territory, but with a fresh slant. Anastacia's been there with a boy and is bitter,..
The single slated for U.S. release, "One Day in Your Life," picks up where "I'm Outta Love" left off... Destined for club success, this high energy R&B thumper is hot, but the real struggle is whether Anastacia's intense vocal prowess can translate to radio airplay.
In an environment dominated by Ja Rule collaborations and Timbaland remixes, can Anastacia find her niche in the pop market? She's got the look, she's got the chords and she's got the substance to shine... One minute hip hop, the next soul with a house flare, Ms. Blige can take on any number and thrill her fans. It's truly about talent in the end. Passion and dedication are undercurrents saavy listeners can easily pick up on. Perhaps the U.K. ladies and gents are a bit more forgiving of labels. If only we were as sophisticated.
"She who will rise again" - the Greek translation of Anastacia. So what if success isn't around the corner for this fiesty blonde? I'll be okay with that, at least she stuck to her guns and defied being attached to one genre. She tells us what it's like to be a girl with a little drama thrown in for fun. Being a fan, I'd feel obligated to purchase whatever she releases...

Average customer rating: Divas Las Vegas.

Divas Las Vegas: Vh1 Divas: 2002 [Cd with Bonus Dvd ] Various artists , 1. You Shook Me All Night Long - Celine Dion w/Anastacia , 2. Believe - Cher 5. Landslide - Dixie Chicks w/ Stevie Nicks , 4. Underneath Your Clothes - Shakira One Day In Your Life - Anastacia , and 7. I'm Alive - Celine Dion 9. Finale: Jailhouse Rock - Anastacia / Always On My Mind - Shakira / Heartbreak Hotel - Cher / Can't Help Falling In Love - Celine Dion Manufacturer: Epic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NRJA6A

Product Description

The fifth collection culled from the annual VH1 Divas specials is a little too genteel. Maybe because the producers are now old hands at pairing up pop's biggest female singers, and they know how to avoid potential fireworks. But it's the fireworks that make these records sizzle. Who can forget Elton John's rendition of "The Bitch Is Back" on the 1999 edition? Except for the rendition of AC/DC's "You Shook Me," inexplicably assigned to Celine Dion and disco revivalist Anastacia, which features blistering guitar by Meredith ("Bitch") Brooks, none of the cuts crackle. Cher's dance floor hit "I Believe" sounds canned and forced, and Latin firecracker Shakira goes low-key with an acoustic version of her soft-focus "Underneath Your Clothes." Even the vivacious Dixie Chicks can't rescue the record with their performance of Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide," complete with Stevie Nicks. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews:

Divas Las Vegas........2007-04-12

Really enjoyable special.
The highlights would have to be Cher's and Celine Dions performances.
Cher performs Believe and A Song for the Lonely and knocks them dead.
Celine performs Im Alive and A New Day Has Come and practically brings the house down. She was superb.
Other artist were good also, in particular Anastacia.
Very interesting to watch and great to own.

Average customer rating:

I Belong To You Eros Ramazzotti , and Anastacia Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000CS9J02 Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione)
2. I Belong To You (Il Ritmo Della Passione)

Rock Music:

1. At the Thunderbird Rock 'N' Roll Venue
2. Back on the Corner [Enhanced] [Import]
3. Banquet [CD-single] [Import]
4. Best Dance Party Ever
5. Best of 60's Rock
6. Best of 70's Rock
7. Blues Jam In Chicago, Vol. 1 [Original recording remastered] [Import]
8. Blues Jam in Chicago, Vol. 2 [Original recording remastered] [Import]
9. Borrowed Time
10. Buy Indie Music Compilation - Volume 1

Rock Music