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Rhino's Aretha's Best is notable for attempting to squeeze highlights of every era of Aretha's career onto one disc. Unfortunately, the compilers threw logic and chronology out the window, preferring to vacillate between classic Atlantic recordings and very good latter-day Arista recordings. There are certainly some great performances missing, but this pretty much hits the majority of the big numbers, from "Respect" to "Freeway of Love." Unfortunately though, it does this within the course of three songs, which gives the compilation no grounding whatsoever. But if you're looking for just the basics -- just the basic hits without any rhyme or reason to the presentation -- this will suit your needs. The compilation would have been close to essential, however, if it had just made some sense. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
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The Fear Lily Allen |
| Lily Allen was getting itchy feet after her record label repeatedly postponed the release of her second effort, "It's Not Me, It's You"; but finally, in the new year, her turn to revalidate herself will arrive, beginning with another slice of shiny pop, in which the singer indulges into pop stars' usual temptation of ranting about the difficulties of a newly acquired celebrity lifestyle. No panic, though; "The Fear" is not another of those self-pitying pats in the back. Instead, is pretty much "Alright Still" once again; with Lily's witty lyrics underlined by light electronic touches, making it even more chart-friendly. A strong return, only overshadowed by the sudden impact caused when her spontaneous version of Britney's "Womanizer" leaked from producer Mark Ronson's online radio show. ©2008 Shazam Entertainment Limited. All rights reserved. | |
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