Karaoke background tracks?
Howdy | Denver, CO United States | 03/20/2002
(1 out of 5 stars)
"... I love creative cover songs, but these really aren't all that creative. For most of the songs, I think they just took Karaoke background music and recorded vocals. Granted, the vocals are decent and the production is decent...it doesn't sound like you're actually in the bar listening to the Karaoke! So that is good, but most basically sound like the originals...and so I'd rather play the original! Either give me a creative interpretation of the song, or just give me the original song....I don't really need to hear "Gaydar" sing Dancing Queen. (In fact, the best part of the album is the mock groups that supposedly performed these songs...Gaydar, Drew Blood, Boyz R Us, Sly Vester, Bronski B, Gloria Gaygirl...you get the idea! Never heard of any of them...I think they are just hired studio musicians.) None are the original recordings (they try to fool you by having some really close names...like Jimmy Summerville...who is not the fabulous Jimmy Somerville of Bronski Beat and Communards fame!)So, even at bargain basement prices, I think I'd say pass on this one! If you're looking for a good variety of gay retro music to play at a party, try the Soundtrack to Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Muriel's Wedding. For something more current, the American Queer as Folk soundtracks are great (haven't heard the British, but I imagine they are great too!)"
Instant Party DJ!
JC | New York | 11/29/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was a bit hesitant about buying this as it is mostly cover versions but for the number of discs you cant go wrong! They are all great danceable tracks and have been a hit at my parties, in fact at the last one 2 of my friends bought the set the next day. So the next time you're having a party, pull out the changer and pop these babies in! You wont be disappointed!"
Track Listings (19) - Disc #1