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As if the world needed another introduction to Talk Talk, EMI released Essential in 2003, which at least did the band the service of taking their last two albums for the label -- Colour of Spring and Spirit of Eden, two albums that broke free from the band's new wave roots -- into consideration. Ironically, the most surprising aspect of the compilation is that the track selections are very smart, taking in all the key singles and representing each of the band's first four albums. Talk Talk fanatics will argue that songs from Colour of Spring and Spirit of Eden should never be placed in a context outside their origin, but then this disc should provoke several people to pick up those very albums. Though there are too many single-disc Talk Talk anthologies floating around, Essential is just as good as any other. There are no sops to completists, and it sticks to presenting an accurate sampling of the group's best work. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
Track Listing
| 1. Today |
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| 2. Talk Talk |
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| 3. My Foolish Friend |
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| 4. Such A Shame |
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| 5. Dum Dum Girl |
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| 6. It's My Life |
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| 7. Give It Up |
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| 8. Living In Another World |
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| 9. Life's What You Make It |
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| 10. Happiness Is Easy |
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| 11. I Believe In You |
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| 12. Desire |
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Don't Believe In Love Dido |
| After almost 5 years, Dido is back...and was it worth the wait? The single sounds like it could have come off the last album, with a great chorus and sumptuous strings carrying the melody and packing an emotional punch in the process. Apparently this and most of "Safe Trip Home" was written about her recent breakup. Well, it worked for Winehouse with 'Back to Black', so why not? However, lyrics aside, it's actually a good little pop song and it's surprising how little radio play it has had, resulting in a relatively low chart placing. Maybe people are waiting for the album (now out), which she has worked on with the likes of Brian Eno & Jon Brion (Keane), as her sales are remarkably high due to her loyal fan case. The first two shifted over 24 millions copies worldwide between them. After a brief listen, it seems that Dido has released the strongest song first, as she did with 'White Flag' from her last effort. However, this is not of that magnitude unfortunately and the album feels a bit low key and 'samey'. But, as with all great albums, only time will tell and this lead single more than merits the wait: the haunting vocals and polished production will at least push the extremely talented Dido back into the public's consciousness, where she belongs! | |
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