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So Much More Than An Angel

Paul A. Fucito | Washington, DC | 11/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While best known for hits like "Send Me An Angel" and "Catch Me I'm Falling," there is so much more to the band and this CD explodes with good music. Before I begin, keep in mind that this CD is mostly a collection of single and extended remixes. so, grab the re-issue of Heartland if you want the original versions of "Send Me An Angel" and "Catch Me I'm Falling."If ever there was a great song that fell through the cracks, it was "Let's Fall In Love." How this never charted, let alone not make the top 10 is beyond me. This is my favourite track on the album by far. Much more up beat and polished compared to the original version on "Flame." This is a high energy dance track that forces you to sing along in your car (so drive at night)."Always" has a sensational build up, "Hammer of Love" is infectious, and "Babies" is delightfully dark. Of course, you get both the radio and extended mixes of "Send Me An Angel '89". The song first broke the top 20 in 1983, was remixed in 1988, and charted in the top 20 again. The extended mix is a must have.Unlike so many other 80's bands, Real Life started with a brilliant debut album and just kept going. The sounds and style may have changed a little into the new millenium, but the band's ability to write great music and lyrics shines. If you like good synthpop that does not sound like just another OMD, Depeche Mode or Human League clone, Real Life may be just what you need.Be sure to pick up the CD that followed this collection, "Lifetime" and the 1983 debut "Heartland," which was just re-issued."

Buyer Beware - Mislabeled!

Sean R. Hendrickson | 06/04/2004

(1 out of 5 stars)

"Downloaded the song 'Catch Me I'm Falling' from this album. Instead of the hooky tune I remembered, I got a badly produced Disco mix of the song. It was impossible to tell this from the short, low quality sample offered for download check.AND, the song is labeled as if it is the original, not the screwy remix it actually is."

Good stuff, but a glaring omission

Paul Kendall | Los Angeles | 12/28/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Basically a compilation of "Heartland", "Flame" and the "Babies" maxi single, this is a nice little collection to find its way to CD.



Of course, the huge miss here is not including the original version of "Send Me an Angel". The new version simply does not compare to the original.



I really enjoyed "Flame" and am grateful to find such great tunes included as "Face to Face" and "No Shame". Their take of "Babies" is surprisingly good too.



If you're looking for "Heartland", it has been reissued on CD. It's well worth seeking out that disk for the original version of "Send Me an Angel".



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