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Kim Wilde is back with a covers album
80's star Kim Wilde has just released an album of covers called Snapshots & I have to say that she sounds as good as she did in the 80's.
Track listing 1. It's Alright 2. In Between Days 3. About You Now 4. Sleeping Satellite 5. To France 6. A Little Respect 7. Remember Me 8. Anyone Who Had A Heart 9.Wonderful Life 10. They Don't Know 11. Beautiful Ones 12. Just What I Needed 13. Ever Fallen In Love 14. Kooks (Duett with Hal Fowler) Welcome back Kim .
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Anywhere to buy in the UK. itunes Germany won't let me download
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I'd rather she'd done a originals album again, her version of Its Alright is sadly terrible.
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some random choices to be fair. i would give it a spin. i wonder if `they dont know` is that brilliant kirsty maccoll song. that is a pop classic!
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some random choices to be fair. i would give it a spin. i wonder if `they dont know` is that brilliant kirsty maccoll song. that is a pop classic!
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Yip it's Kirstys song, she wrote it and sang it first and also sang the high parts on Traceys version. Love Kirsty's version the best, though Tracey did it justice too!
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Thanks i will look Kirsty's version up
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Yip it's Kirstys song, she wrote it and sang it first and also sang the high parts on Traceys version. Love Kirsty's version the best, though Tracey did it justice too!
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ADORE Kim and her comeback albums - Never Say Never & Come Out & Play are brilliant, but the production of this album is slightly dated and her voice isn't sounding as good as the last 2. I fear it's a cheap cash-in - no writing necessary just a few days in a studio. Sleeping Satellite I had high hopes for but it doesn't suit her voice.
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I'm always a bit cautious when an artist does an album of covers - I always think they must be running out of ideas. Willing to give it a go though
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Sometimes covers albums can work, but other times it's a bit wtf. There needs to be some connection with the music, but most singers and bands will slot in a few covers when they tour, and if they like the song enough, why not record it?
There's something charming about Kim Wilde. She's not the best singer out there, but I like how she sings, although I'm a bit undecided about this album listening to that YouTube clip. In some ways the choices are inspired, but in other ways it's shocking. The production does sound a bit cheap, but at least the songs aren't all straight covers and having a bit of a euro-disco beat behind them gives some continuity to the album. They are good songs she's picked at least. There is nothing worse than a covers album with really dull songs. There's no excuse. |
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I like Wonderful Life
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Sometimes covers albums can work, but other times it's a bit wtf.
Still not heard any of this album. I hear it's getting mixed reviews but gotta say, I was a bit dishearten to find out this was a covers album. But Kim has proved in the past she can pull off a decent cover (You Keep Me Hangin' On), so I'm hoping even just one track will have that factor. Really, really wanna hear A Little Respect and They Don't Know (Tracy's version was best btw, as it had Tracy and Kirsty ). actually, just in the mood for a bit of Tracy Ullman (grabs hairbrush ).
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Sleeping Satellite and Ever Fallen in Love? were among my fave songs of those decades so I am curious to hear Kim's versions. I am prepared that her version of the latter song may sound more like Fine Young Cannibals than the Buzzcocks.
Kim herself had 2 of my fave songs of the decade, with Kids in America and Rage to Love. I always preferred To France to Moonlight Shadow. |
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Haven't heard it as yet but looks from all the reviews it's worth something!!
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come to think of it. when i first heard `sleeping satellite` at the time. i thought it was kim wilde.
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I don't think I've ever heard a decent covers album.
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factor. Really, really wanna hear A Little Respect and They Don't Know (Tracy's version was best btw, as it had Tracy and Kirsty
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