Hall amp Oates - Vh1 Music First Behind the Music Do It for Love (16 tracks) +Album Reviews

Would have preferred the all-new material that was shelved

andrew i. chaplowitz | springfield, nj United States | 06/19/2002

(3 out of 5 stars)

"They had recorded a CD of new material that was shot down by the record company and this is the alternative that was chosen.The problem is that there are MYRIAD H&O compilations in the store racks. However, there are three new recordings worth listening to as well as a great surprise......Contrary to some other opinions, I believe the live version of "Every Time You Go Away" is CLASSIC and worth the price of the CD alone. I owe an apology to Mr. Hall for being ignorant of his penning this song. Like many others, I knew only of the grammy-winning version recorded in the mid 80's, which become once of the biggest "corn-ball wedding songs of all time on the Bar Mitzvah circuit." However, here they re-claim it with a stunning rendition, complete with many different styles (gospel organ and singer alone, unplugged acoustic guitar, gospel choir, sax solo then guitar solo after a stretched out R&B flavor)....I LOVED IT!! Shows you the well is far from dry in the creativity dept...the song was recorded just a few months ago..Sony, get real and get the new material out of the can....these guys are like fine wine."

A teaser of things to come...we hope?

seidled@hershey.pvt.k12.pa.us | Hershey,Pennsylvania,USA | 08/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I purchased this cd, I noticed that 3 new songs were added. I'm embarrassed to admit I was skeptical about liking them because I wanted to hear the old songs. Geez, was I out in left field! Somebody Like You, Heartbreak Time, and Do It For Love are without a doubt the strongest songs on the cd and stellar new additions to their catalog. Masterful writing and production and vocals that seem to be aging like fine wine all add up to one incredible cd. I passed it along to a friend of mine and his reaction was, "Well, these guys sure haven't lost their touch".Thank God these guys are back! As a baby boomer, I get so depressed at the state of the music industry today. And then, like a breath of fresh air, along come Daryl and John sounding better than ever. True talent may evolve but never disappears. Buy this cd and treat yourself to some incredible music!"

Are Three Songs Worth Buying a Whole CD?

seidled@hershey.pvt.k12.pa.us | 03/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I know what some of you Hall and Oates fans are thinking. "I already have all of those other songs, so I'm not going to buy a CD just for three new songs that may not be that good anyway." If that's what you're thinking, it's a big mistake.
The three new songs are well worth the money. I never thought anyone could improve Daryl's "Someone Like You," but the Hall and Oates version "Somebody Like You" is stunning. "Do It for Love" is vintage Hall and Oates and great to hear. And even the over 9 minute live version of "Everytime You Go Away" recorded earlier this year in Budapest will blow you away.
Plus, no matter how many CDs you have with those same songs, how can you go wrong with them? Thank you VH1 for this collection!!!"

It's Good, Very Good

kevin mccloud | Hallandale,Fla USA | 04/21/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The three new tracks are my reason for purchasing this CD and
they are Good,Very Good. Of three new recording Heartbreak Time
I like best,It has a old soul feel you don't hear nor feel in
music today."

Bring These Guys Back..

Empty Sky7 | Columbus, Ohio United States | 04/15/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Wouldn't it be great if the airwaves could be graced by these guys again? Too often, Hall & Oates are only thought of for their 80's heyday, and while that period put out some great songs, people overlook the early days; along with gems from more recent albums, and some great, more obscure material in between.
While this collection certainly doesn't accurately represent the duo's career, it has a decent amount of the hits, and then the bonus/new tracks make it all worthwhile.
First off, there is a new version of a Daryl Hall solo hit "Someone Like You"(now,"Somebody Like You") included, that gives the song a completely new, more relaxed, soulful approach; there is also a near ten minute, previously unreleased, live version of "Every Time You Go Away", a song originally from "Voices", that was covered and made a hit by Paul Young.. While this one might go on just a little too long, it gives you a good idea of just how soulful the guys can be, and what a wide range of material they are capable of as well; after all, this one was originally from the same album as "Kiss On My List"(good song, but you get the point). If what you've heard so far isn't enough to draw you in, there are also worthwhile live versions of "She's Gone" and "Kiss On My List"(rather have the originals), a rare mix of "Eveything Your Heart Desires", and last, but certainly not least, there are two, completely new tracks included; "Do It For Love" and "Heartbreak Time".. What can I say, both of these songs deserve praise, and in my humble opinion, with the exception of maybe one or two songs, are better then anything from the "Marigold Sky" album; so I think it might just be time for a complete album of new material! "Heartbreak Time" sounds like it could be from any old R&B great from the late 60's, early 70's, and "Do It For Love" is just an upbeat, catchy song.. So, what are you waiting for? Pick this album up, and while you're at it, give your local "Adult Contemporary", "R&B" or, heck, even your "Top 40" stations a call, and tell them to play these new tracks!"

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