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 This One Covers All the Bases Aug 23, 2007
If you believe that the Outfield were a one hit wonder, with further investigation you will find out a much different story. This disc gives a proper rendering of the Outfield's talent, and it's all done without leaving out a key song or two like many other "greatest hits" albums seemed to do. In addition, the new studio songs included here are nice bonuses. Tony Lewis' solid vocals, combined with John Spinks' catchy guitar riffs, make for a good experience whether it's a rocker or a ballad. It's about time one can listen all the way through a collection without having to skip or fast forward. If you have a vague memory of this group or you are a hard core follower, in either case this is a really good buy.
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 Just Good Music Jun 14, 2007
The Outfield is one of those groups that you've probably never heard of but you actually know [and like] at least a couple of their songs when you hear them. These guys are not 'one-hit' wonders, there are several very good songs on this CD. And the odd thing is that I actually like some of the other songs better than their radio hits.
For me, these are the type songs that you find yourself humming several days after you listen to them. Not hymns, not anthems, just good solid music.
So give them a chance, buy this CD and I think that you might even remember their name after you listen to their songs.
Great for any Outfield fan Feb 07, 2007
Bought this for my husband for Christmas, I've been surprised how much he listens to it. He had an Outfield CD or two, but really likes this greatest hits compilation.
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Under-rated, under-appreciated and under-played Feb 15, 2006
Although '80's shows will often include "Your Love" as a staple of their playlist, they miss most of the entire Outfield catalogue. This compilation represents a band that was immensely talented. It showcases a pop sensibility that is not found in today's music. The Outfield has an unmistakable sound that will have you playing air instruments in the house or in the car.
1985 was a pivotal year for the Outfield. This song came on the radio "You Got Me All Screwed Up". It was actually called "Say It Isn't So". These rich harmonies, this amplified drumming and this twangy guitar sound that make the Rembrants seem like finger painters. This stuff had all the pop hooks and musical chops that epitomized the '80's. They followed with "Josie's on a Vacation far away..." ("Your Love"), "All The Love" and "Every Time You Cry". Lead singer John Spinks had a Sting meets Brian Adams quality that drove a song a long...well, like a line drive!
This is a compilation filled with lost greatness...
"For You" is a tune from 1990 that is not played anymore. Dittos in "Winning It All" which is sometimes heard at the stadium. My favorite lost classic is "My Paradise" from the Voices of Babylon album. This album was more experimental, and the record company chose poorly, as they went with the more moody title track as their first single. "Paradise" could be the band's best song, and is thankfully chosen to be song 12 in this collection. "Since You've Been Gone" is the lead single from the "Bangin'" album. It cooks.
Some of the lesser known stuff makes for nice filler. "The Night Ain't Over", "Somewhere In America" and the demo version of "Alone With You" are all testaments to this band's nonchalant pop song styling. "Closer To Me" is a guitar driven, last gasp by a band that could have played the field so much longer if radio hadn't gone so sour.
As a former Top 40 jock who followed this band onto the playing field, I've yet to hear an act with this much pop power and one that did so much damage in such a short period of time. And they did it completely steroid free!
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Good but lacking somewhat Nov 18, 2005
Probably a lot of people would agree with me when I say that many of my favorite Outfield songs aren't on this album. Near all of the Outfield's work is incredible, and to make a greatest hits album just doesn't work that well. For the casual Outfield fan, the mainstream stuff is on here (the three songs which actually achieved airplay, anyways), but the album lacks a lot of my old favorites. I honestly only bought this album for the three unreleased tracks, all of which are awesome. If you own all the Outfield's albums and are thinking of buying this for the same reason, do it, it's well worth it, just for those three songs. The Outfield are my favorite band of all time, and it still is amazing to me that nobody knows anything beyond "Your Love". With the exception of Diamond Days, I have always enjoyed each and every Outfield album, so if you want the best of the Outfield, you're probably going to have to buy all their albums, and make your own CD. There's just too many great songs, and this album only scratches the surface of one of the best and most underrated bands of all time.
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