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| | Greatest Hits & Remixes | | | Music Artist : | | Paul Oakenfold | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Ultra Records | | Release Date : | | 2007-10-23 | | Discs : | | 2 | | Store Price : | | $18.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $18.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Starry Eyes Surprise - Paul Oakenfold
2. Step On [Paul Oakenfold Remix] - Happy Mondays
3. Unfinished Sympathy [Perfecto Mix] - Massive Attack
4. Stop Me [Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 Remix] - Daniel Merriweather, Mark Ronson
5. My Love [Paul Oakenfold Remix] - T.I., Justin Timberlake
6. Perfect [Perfecto Mix] - The Smashing Pumpkins
7. Days Go By [Paul Oakenfold Remix-Vocal] - Dirty Vegas
8. Ready Steady Go - Paul Oakenfold
9. James Bone Theme [From Die Another Die] - David Arnold
10. Dread Rock - Paul Oakenfold
11. Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force
12. You're Not Alone [Oakenfold & Osborne Remix] - Olive
13. Faster Kill Pusycat - Brittany Murphy, , Paul Oakenfold
14. Everything in Its Right Place [Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 Remix] - Radiohead
15. Sorry [Paul Oakenfold Remix] - Madonna
16. Beautiful Day [The Perfecto Mix] - U2,
17. Southern Sun [Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 Remix] - Paul Oakenfold
18. Missing [Exclusive New Oakenfold 2008 Remix] - Everything But the Girl
19. Jack Theme Suite [Paul Oakenfold Mix] - Hans Zimmer
20. Born Slippy Nuxx [Paul Oakenfold Mix] - Underworld
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Why not to buy this disc.
Submitted on: 2009-05-16 |
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| All the classic cliche tracks that Oakenfold beat to death over the last 15 years on one CD. Actually the import is a little more interesting because it has 3 CD's instead of the one lame disc they decide to release in the United States. The import is a little more interesting but not by much. I bought it to hear the 2 or 3 updated remixes and it was a waste of money in the end. I think there was only one song on the entire package that made it worth while. |
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Many remixes, but very little greatness
Submitted on: 2008-12-03 |
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Let me preface this review by saying that I don't hate Paul Oakenfold. I don't have a personal vendetta to pursue against him, and in fact I absolutely love Bunkka and Tranceport. That said, this album is very poor.
Oakenfold is one of the main reasons I began to love trance, electronica, and even dance. When I first heard Tranceport, I was amazed with what I was hearing, and began to dig into a whole new world of music I had never known about before. I owe Mr. Oakenfold a debt for turning me on to music I now love and listen to on a daily basis.
Unfortunately, Oakenfold has stumbled quite a bit in this collection. This is not a trance album. It is a collection of pop-happy fluff, filler, and unremarkable songs that simply don't appeal to me at all. I realize that opinions vary, and I'm sure I'll get lit up for writing a negative review, but I really felt obligated to let people know to save their money.
Most of the songs in this collection sound like club anthems that would be more at home on a Ministry of Sound collection of euro pop. Paul used to know how to mix soaring vocals with a killer beat so that both complimented one another perfectly (Southern Sun from Bunkka is a great example of this). Now it seems that many of the vocals are too heavy for the music, and the beat gets lost in the background. Even the remix of Southern Sun found in this collection is inferior to the original.
Also, many of these tracks are just filler or fluff, such as the James Bond Theme remix which is listed on the Amazon track list as:
"9. James Bone Theme - Paul Oakenfold, Norman, Monty"
James Bone Theme is about right. I honestly can't think of a time when I want to listen to trance and I think to myself "You know what would be great? Listening to some movie soundtrack remixes!"
If this is a collection of Oakenfold's 'greatest' hits, then were are tracks like 'Gamemaster,' from Tranceport or 'Ready Steady Go,' from Bunkka? Where is 'Zoo York,' and 'Get em up' also from Bunkka?
This is not a collection of his greatest work. It is a collection of meaningless, passionless remixes or pop dance tunes. If you loved Tranceport, don't spend your money on this CD. If you loved Bunkka, don't spend your money either. If you love movie sound tracks, pop remixes, or soft edged dance music, you might enjoy this CD. |
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An insult to oakie fans and to the genre in general..........
Submitted on: 2008-06-19 |
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I am surprised how he ever agreed to this 'greatest hits', as it goes against the very logic and definition of a rightful DJ and his mixes. Its just a silly pop trash collection that could have been compiled by anyone and made into a sales gimmick.
I was very disappointed by this, i know its humanly impossible even for him to top his days of 'tranceport' and GU, but this is pathetic....., signs of choke n'fold are showing.
Only recommended for those music ignorant who just want to 'paahty and dance' ... oakie fans, don't even come by on this one. |
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Greatest Hits & Mixes For Pop Culture
Submitted on: 2008-04-03 |
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| The days of Oakenfold being an early pioneer of trance and progression are over. As silly as it may be for us "trance heads", Oakenfold has made the switch into more mainstream music and mixes. The only thing that remains true are those distant memories of the club scene, where his mixes energized the crowd until the early hours of the morning. Thanks Paul! |
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 Mandatory Oakenfold!
Submitted on: 2008-03-10 |
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| If you are even remotely into Paul Okenfold, you must own this. I can't think of one song that I skip over. A great gift for like minded friends. |
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