Depeche Mode - The Best Of, Volume 1 [Japanese Ed. SHM-CD] (2006)

Year: 13 November 2006 (CD Nov 8, 2006)
Label: Tochiba-EMI (Japan), TOCP-66627
Style: Synth-Pop, Electronic, New Wave
Country: Basildon, Essex, England
Time: 74:46
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 553 Mb

According to the band, there are no plans to release succeeding volumes in a “Best Of” series, making the “Volume 1” in the title somewhat of a joke. The debate with hits collections, as always, is over song selection. While no one can argue the inclusion of hits like “Strangelove” and “Just Can’t Get Enough,” there are plenty of other songs whose exclusion some will take issue with. On this particular “Best Of,” the most notable absence is any song from Black Celebration. Maybe it’s just that songs from Black Celebration work better as a complete thematic whole, “Stripped” following “A Question of Time” and “But Not Tonight” succeeding “New Dress.” I don’t know, but I’m still trying to fathom a “Best of Depeche Mode” without “Fly on the Windscreen.” All in all, the eighteen tracks selected for this collection are a fairly representative and fair look at a spectacular and legendary pop band that probably still isn’t given the due it deserves.
As far as the real “Best Of,” the one bearing the misleading `Volume 1" tag, at its best it is a worthy representation of 25 years of pop mastery. At its worst, it is a reminder that, given any 18 songs from this legendary band, whether your favorites or not, Depeche Mode will always be relevant. From “New Life” to “Suffer Well,” there are no bad songs on this record, only great song after great song.
(full version: treblezine.com/depeche-mode-the-best-of-vol-1/)

01. Personal Jesus (03:47)
02. Just Can't Get Enough (03:43)
03. Everything Counts (04:01)
04. Enjoy the Silence (04:14)
05. Shake the Disease (04:51)
06. See You (03:57)
07. It's No Good (05:58)
08. Strangelove (03:46)
09. Suffer Well (03:52)
10. Dream On (03:41)
11. People Are People (03:46)
12. Martyr (03:25)
13. Walking in My Shoes (05:00)
14. I Feel You (04:35)
15. Precious (04:09)
16. Master and Servant (03:49)
17. New Life (03:46)
18. Never Let Me Down Again (04:18)

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Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones) - Stuff [Japanese Ed.] (1992)

Year: October, 1992 (CD Oct 21, 1992)
Label: Victor Entertainment Inc. (Japan), VICP-5202
Style: Pop, Synth-Pop
Country: Lewisham, London, England (24 October 1936)
Time: 39:27
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 275 Mb

Even many serious Rolling Stones fans aren't aware that Bill Wyman issued a solo album in the early '90s, as Stuff initially came out only in Japan and Argentina. Like some other Stones projects of the time, it wasn't recorded in a concentrated dose, but pieced together from sessions dating back as far as September 1988. Even had it benefited from a worldwide release, however, it's hard to see how many fans - of the Rolling Stones or otherwise - would have taken to the record, for these are largely basic, repetitious funk-disco-dance-based tunes with a dated 1980s synthetic production. Wyman's thin, hoarse vocals don't help, and while it's possible these are intended more as satires of a trendy style or '80s stars like Prince than serious artistic statements, the wit is so mild that any jokes are wont to pass largely unnoticed. "Fear of Flying" at least opts for a more serious and menacing mood, and "Affected by the Towns" for more of a humorous straightforward soul-funk vibe, though those songs aren't anything to crow about. Just one hint of Wyman's '60s classic rock roots is here, on an unexpected cover of Ray Davies' "This Strange Effect" (covered by British star Dave Berry in the mid-'60s), and it says something about the rest of the album that the song is by far the most memorable tune here.
(allmusic.com/album/stuff-mw0000776311)

01. If I Was A Doo Doo Doo (04:19)
02. Like A Knife (03:33)
03. Stuff (Can't Get Enough) (03:27)
04. Leave Your Hat On (03:39)
05. The Strange Effect (03:38)
06. Mama Rap (05:06)
07. She Danced (04:43)
08. Fear Of Flying (04:04)
09. Affected By The Towns (03:32)
10. Blue Murder (Lies) (03:21)

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Cyndi Lauper - Time After Time. The Cyndi Lauper Collection (2009)

Year: 2009 (CD May 4, 2009)
Label: Camden Records (Europe), 88697519772
Style: Pop, New Wave
Country: Queens, New York City, U.S.
Time: 59:18
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 389 Mb

Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper (born June 22, 1953) - singer, songwriter, producer, actress, activist.
Cyndi Lauper has many famous songs that showcase her talent and style. Some of her most popular songs are:
Girls Just Want to Have Fun: This is an iconic anthem that celebrates the spirit of independence and joy. It was released in 1983 and became Cyndi’s first major hit.
Time After Time: This is a timeless ballad known for its emotional depth and beautiful melody. It was released in 1984 and became one of her signature songs.
True Colors: This is a powerful and emotionally resonant song that celebrates authenticity and inner strength. It was released in 1986 and became a symbol of acceptance and embracing one’s true self.
She Bop: This is an upbeat and fun song known for its catchy tune and playful lyrics. It was released in 1984 and celebrates self-expression and pleasure.
I Drove All Night: This is a passionate and haunting love song known for its powerful vocals and driving rhythm. It was released in 1989 and portrays a sense of urgency and determination in pursuing love.
Cyndi Lauper’s husband is David Thornton, an American actor who has appeared in films such as Home Alone 3 and John Q. They met on the set of the 1991 film Off and Running and got married on November 24, 1991. They have one son together, named Declyn Wallace Thornton Lauper123, who was born on November 19, 1997. He is also a musician who goes by the name Dex Lauper and has released songs on SoundCloud.
(full version: smoothradio.com/news/music/cyndi-lauper-age-husband-children-songs/)

01. Girls Just Want To Have Fun (03:56)
02. Time After Time (04:01)
03. True Colors (03:47)
04. I Drove All Night (04:12)
05. The World Is Stone (04:25)
06. I'm Gonna Be Strong (03:50)
07. Money Changes Everything (05:03)
08. She Bop (03:43)
09. All Through The Night (04:29)
10. Change Of Heart (04:24)
11. What's Going On (03:51)
12. Who Let In The Rain (04:35)
13. That's What I Think (04:18)
14. Come On Home (04:38)

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Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones) - Bill Wyman (1982)

Year: 26 March 1982 (CD 1996)
Label: Sequel Records (UK), NEM CD 848
Style: Pop Rock, Rock, New Wave, Synth-Pop[
Country: Lewisham, London, England (24 October 1936)
Time: 40:10
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 254 Mb

After a pair of solo efforts that veered from eccentric yet inspired (Monkey Grip) to eccentric and uninspired (Stone Alone), Bill Wyman perfected his blend of rock & roll and oddball humor into one solid album on 1981's Bill Wyman. Instead of utilizing the all-star group of backup musicians that dominated his previous solo outings, Bill Wyman found the veteran rocker handling much of the instrumentation himself, with only a rhythm section and a few guest stars pitching in. The result is a crisp, consistent sound that mixes the electronic edge of new wave with good, old-fashioned rock & roll production values. Bill Wyman also benefits from catchy, well-written songs that provide a hook-laden backdrop for Wyman's humorous musings: "A New Fashion" is a witheringly acidic send-up of trend-chasing pop stars that layers a memorably melodic chorus over an effectively sparse electronic backdrop, and "Come Back Suzanne" is a one-of-a-kind rock/disco/new wave hybrid that blends power chords with ethereal synth flourishes as Wyman delivers a tongue-in-cheek tale of lost love. Other highlights include "Jump Up," a catchy combination of ska and funk with amusing party-hearty lyrics, and "Girls," a snarling rocker with campy, macho lyrics that could be read as a parody of the Rolling Stones' long line of carnal rock songs. However, the album's masterpiece is "Si, Si, Je Suis Un Rock Star," a deliriously strange but quite funny song that features Wyman delivering a lusty travelogue in a deadpan voice over a backing track that mixes Spanish guitars with burbling synth disco. Ultimately, one's level of interest in Bill Wyman will depend on their love of eccentric humor, but no one can deny that it effectively combines solid songwriting and a sleek, consistent production style. As a result, Bill Wyman is worthwhile listen for classic rock fans who don't mind a little idiosyncratic humor mixed in with their rock & roll.
(allmusic.com/album/bill-wyman-mw0000081271)

01. Ride On Baby (03:55)
02. A New Fashion (04:10)
03. Nuclear Reactions (03:39)
04. Visions (04:14)
05. Jump Up (03:59)
06. Come Back Suzanne (03:25)
07. Rio De Janeiro (04:16)
08. Girls (02:46)
09. Seventeen (03:44)
10. (Si Si) Je Suis Un Rock Star (05:57)

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Nick Lowe (ex Brinsley Schwarz) - Jesus Of Cool [10 bonus tracks] (1978)

Year: March 1978 (CD Feb 18, 2008)
Label: Proper Records (Czech Republic), CHOSEN1
Style: New Wave, Power Pop
Country: Surrey, England (24 March 1949)
Time: 62:51
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 412 Mb

Two verses of the song "So It Goes" were featured in the 1979 film Rock 'n' Roll High School.
Jesus of Cool has a number of tracks attacking the commercialism and greed of the music industry and the shallow content of pop music: "Music for Money," the fraternal twin songs "Shake and Pop" and "They Called It Rock," and "Rollers Show," the last being a parody of the teen audience of the Bay City Rollers. Although musically sophisticated in conventional genres, the album shares the energy, cynicism and rebelliousness of the contemporary new wave movement.
The original vinyl album cover features six pictures of Nick Lowe. The UK, US and Scandinavian versions featuring a slightly different selection of photos. On both covers, the phrase "PURE POP FOR NOW PEOPLE" is spelled out in small letters across the photos. "PURE" was small yellow print in the top left photo, "POP" was small red print in the top middle, "FOR" was small blue print in the top right, "NOW" was small blue print bottom left, "PEO" was small yellow print in the bottom middle and "PLE" was small red print in the bottom right.
The UK version had a photo of three kitsch glass swan ornaments on the back sleeve. The US version replaced this with a picture of Lowe dressed up in a green Riddler suit made by Antoinette Laumer Sales. The design of the inner sleeve also differs between the UK and US versions. The UK, US and Scandinavian sleeves were designed by Barney Bubbles.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_of_Cool)

01. Music For Money (02:07)
02. I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass (03:14)
03. Little Hitler (03:00)
04. Shake And Pop (03:23)
05. Tonight (04:00)
06. So It Goes (02:34)
07. No Reason (03:34)
08. 36 Inches High (02:59)
09. Marie Provost (02:51)
10. Nutted By Reality (02:51)
11. Heart Of The City (Live) (04:09)
12. Shake That Rat (02:13)
13. I Love My Label (03:01)
14. They Called It Rock (03:13)
15. Born A Woman (02:29)
16. Endless Sleep (04:08)
17. Halfway To Paradise (02:27)
18. Rollers Show (03:33)
19. Cruel To Be Kind (Original Version) (02:52)
20. Heart Of The City (02:07)
21. I Don't Want The Night To End (01:57)

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