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Eric K. (SoulfulStuff)
Reviewed on 8/3/2016...

SOFT CELL Tainted Love (5:55)
TEARS FOR FEARS Change (3:56)
JOE JACKSON I'm the Man (4:00)
FRANKIE GOES TO HOLLYWOOD Relax (3:57)
MODERN ENGLISH I Melt With You (3:52)
GO-GOS Our Lips are Sealed (2:48)
BUGGLES Video Killed the Radio Star (4:13)
SQUEEZE Black Coffee in Bed (6:12)
WAITRESSES I Know What Boys Like (3:13)
ABC Be Near Me (3:40)
WALL OF VOODOO Mexican Radio (4:10)
BANANARAMA Robert DeNiro's Waiting (3:30)

Another Stellar Collection from Rebound Records.

johnny_belinda | Monarch Beach, CA USA | 04/15/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Budget-line subsidiary Rebound Records has made quite the name for itself with its specialty-priced '80s compilations. Usually, the tracks are obscure favorites, or decade standouts. This release is no exception. The 12" version of "Tainted Love" is a knockout, as is nearly every track, except for the Joe Jackson and Squeeze contributions. Not to worry; with tracks like ABC's "Be Near Me," Bananarama's "Robert DeNiro's Waiting," Tears For Fears' "Change," the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star," and the Go-Gos' "Our Lips Are Sealed," you will find yourself extremely satisfied with this delightful disc. (And, hey, it's easy on the ears AND the pockets.)"

Good enough variety for a trip around town

johnny_belinda | 07/09/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Original tracks, a couple of "B" siders, but overall a good mix. You'll keep it in the car's CD player for a couple of rides home from work. -Ted Havill"