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More evidence of Jarvis' genius

sixtymilesmile | 12/30/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a collection of tracks recorded between 1983 and 1992 by the band who later went on to huge success with their poppy albums His 'N' Hers and Different Class. It starts at the front, with things like the squeltchy title track and the critcical hit My Legendary Girlfriend (a seven minute epic). The standard of CD1 isn't far below either of those gem albums by the group. Being Followed Home is a particularly chilling and daring offering, and She's Dead, I Want You and Don't You Want Me Anymore all emrit a mention. CD2, however, is from an age in which their work wasn't of the same standard. Only the humourous Dogs are Everywhere and the crooning My Lighthouse are up to standard. Best way to think of this might be thinking of CD1 as a long awaited new album, a return to a radio-friendly sound after the experimental (but great in its own way) This is Hardcore, and CD2 as a collection of bonus tracks."

Greatest CDs!!! Brilliant Jarvis from sheffield

M. G. Casteleijn | Oulu Finland, native of San Francisco.. | 09/25/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Being followed home".. you can hear the footsteps behind Jarvis. This CD is one of my all time favorites. You want to believe that Jarvis can me the master of the universe. This is a 2 cd set and I feel that cd 1 is better, but it's all great "New" pulp music for a die hard fan.Who would have thought a young man from sheffield would ever grow up to front one of the best bands ever!!!"