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Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name5.0 classicAmy Winehouse Back to BlackAmy Winehouse FrankAmy Winehouse At The BBCBob Marley and The Wailers LegendCurtis Mayfield SuperflyDanielle Dax Dark Adapted EyeDanielle Dax Inky BloatersDanielle Dax Pop-EyesDanielle Dax Jesus Egg That WeptDanielle Dax Blast The Human FlowerDanielle Dax Comatose Non ReactionDanielle Dax The BBC SessionDiana Ross Diana RossDiana Ross dianaDiana Ross Diana Ross' Greatest HitsDiana Ross SurrenderDiana Ross Lady Sings The BluesDiana Ross An Evening With Diana RossDiana Ross The BossGrace Jones Warm LeatheretteGrace Jones NightclubbingGrace Jones Walking In The RainMarvin Gaye What's Going OnMarvin Gaye Let's Get It OnThe Doors The DoorsThe Supremes The Ultimate CollectionIf all you want are all the classics then this compilation brilliantly fits the bill. Some of the most fantastic pop music ever made, led by the sultry, smooth, kittenish lead vocals of Diana Ross. The Supremes Where Did Our Love GoLadies & Gentlemen: The Supremes have arrived! A transitional album, as this combines some of their earlier minor hits like 'Run, Run, Run' and 'A Breath Taking Guy', alongside their Top 40 breakthrough 'When The Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes' and their trio of groundbreaking chart-toppers: 'Where Did Our Love Go', 'Baby Love' & 'Come See About Me'. The album cuts are all top-notch, culled from various recording sessions, with stand-outs including 'Ask Any Girl' (the B-side to 'Baby Love'), which could easily have been a hit in its own right, and 'I'm Giving You Your Freedom', capturing an unusually earthy vocal from Diana Ross. There's much to savour here and this is a classic album by Motown's finest.The Supremes More Hits by The SupremesA "Supremely Supreme" album in every sense and my favourite of their many LPs. As well as featuring the no.1 landmark hits 'Stop! In The Name Of Love' and 'Back In My Arms Again', it also contains top-notch material all-round and not one dud track; EVERY track's a winner here! The Motown sound is complemented by the girly lead's of Diana Ross and she is given noble support by Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson. Their backing harmonies behind Diana's lead are quite prominent here and has more of a group quality than their later output. Essential album for any fan of Diana Ross/Supremes/Motown.The Supremes The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-HollandConsistent album, packed with infectious Motown arrangements, delightful lead vocals from a young Diana Ross, and a fitting tribute to the genius Holland-Dozier-Holland who had written and produced some of Motown's best and most famous hits, including ten number one hit singles for The Supremes. There are a number of credible Motown cover versions of the likes of Martha & The Vandellas' 'Heat Wave', the Isley Brothers 'I Guess I'll Always Love You' and the Four Tops' 'I'll Turn To Stone', while some of the Supremes originals are all top-notch, including the aching ballad 'Remove This Doubt', the utterly contagious 'There's No Stopping Us Now' (which so should have been a single!) and the fabulously funky 'Goin' Down For The Third Time'. Of the hits, both are solid gold classics that topped the charts: the surprisingly aggressive 'You Keep Me Hanging On' and the jazz-tinged 'Love Is Here And Now You're Gone'. Essential!The Supremes Love ChildThe Supremes The No.1s4.5 superbCurtis Mayfield RootsDiana Ross Touch Me In The MorningDiana Ross Diana Ross 1976Diana Ross Baby It's MeDiana Ross Red Hot Rhythm And BluesDiana Ross Stolen Moments: The Lady Sings Jazz & BluesDiana Ross BlueDonna Summer The Journey: The Very Best of Donna SummerGrace Jones HurricaneGrace Jones Island LifeGreat, if a little short, compilation. There are better, more comprehensive compilations of Grace Jones out there, but if you're looking for just a short and sweet collection of highlights then this more than fits the bill. Marvin Gaye Here, My Dear4.0 excellentDiana Ross Everything Is EverythingDiana Ross Eaten AliveDiana Ross The Force Behind The PowerDiana Ross Take Me HigherDiana Ross Every Day Is A New DayGrace Jones The Grace Jones StoryKylie Minogue Body LanguageKylie Minogue FeverThe Specials SpecialsThe Supremes The Supremes A' Go-GoGood, solid Motown music from one of the label's finest. It consists mainly of cover versions of other Motown groups hits and while most don't eclipse the originals, The Supremes undeniably still manage to stamp their own mark on it. The highlights are undoubtedly the Supremes originals, the stomping 'Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart', featuring an uncharacteristically tough and sexually-charged Diana Ross, and the infectious no.1 hit classic 'You Can't Hurry Love' (Phil Collins RUINED this song for me; this undoubtedly belongs to Diana Ross). Great songwriting from Holland-Dozier-Holland and nifty music courtesy of Motown's legendary in-house band, The Funk Brothers. Supreme all-round.The Supremes The Supremes Sing Rodgers & HartOf all their concept albums, 'The Supremes Sing Rodgers & Hart' is their finest and most consistent. The classic show tunes are endearingly intertwined into a contemporary sound with a fusion of soul, making it thoroughly enjoyable all-round. Diana Ross' lead vocals are impressive, her performances rich, smooth and far more mature than anything she'd done to that point. Underscoring her delicate leads are the meaty and soulful harmonies of Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson, both adding pepper to the melody and overall making for a truly "Supreme" combination.The Supremes Join The TemptationsThe Supremes TCB (With The Temptations)3.5 greatDiana Ross Live At Caesars PalaceDiana Ross Greatest Hits LiveDiana Ross Diana Extended/The RemixesGrace Jones Slave To The RhythmKylie Minogue Light YearsKylie Minogue Impossible PrincessKylie Minogue Kylie MinogueKylie Minogue AphroditeMadness One Step BeyondMarvin Gaye Midnight LoveMarvin Gaye In Our LifetimeThe Supremes We Remember Sam CookeWhile it goes without saying that The Supremes didn't eclipse any of Sam Cooke's original classics on this LP, it still serves as a credible tribute - depending on your taste that is. Diana Ross' sumptuous vocals complement most of the material here and Florence Ballard gets to step into the spotlight for an excellent version of '(Ain't That) Good News'. It's a shame that at the time this was viewed as a rather crass cash-in following Cooke's tragic death, but judged on its own merit, it's an enjoyable album and one that has since received more critical recognition than it did at the time of its release. The Supremes The Supremes At The CopaSome of this live album is electric, some of it falls a little flat. If anything, though, it serves as a musically historic document as by this time The Supremes' impact had become revolutionary, becoming just as popular with white people as they were with blacks. Most of the album is crammed with supper-club material which will delight lounge lizards, but there's very little soul here. The hits are rushed, watered-down and brassy, but the engaging vocal performances of Diana Ross, Flo Ballard and Mary Wilson carry it all off with aplomb, proving that their talents stretched beyond the grooves of their regular pop-soul hit singles. The Supremes 'Live' At London's Talk Of The Town3.0 goodDiana Ross RossDiana Ross Why Do Fools Fall In LoveDiana Ross To Love AgainDiana Ross Swept AwayDiana Ross Diana Ross: Greatest Hits - The RCA YearsDiana Ross Workin' OvertimeDiana Ross I Love YouGrace Jones Living My LifeGrace Jones Sex DriveKylie Minogue XKylie Minogue Let's Get to ItKylie Minogue Kiss Me OnceThe Supremes I Hear a SymphonyThe hits - 'I Hear A Symphony' and 'My World Is Empty Without You' - are excellent and bonafide classics. The Holland-Dozier-Holland album cuts are equally excellent, boasting the classic Motown sound. The rest are chintzy showbiz and Middle-Of-The-Road cover versions which showcase their versatility but it's the Motown material that is really top-notch and worth owning the album for. The Supremes Merry ChristmasAs Christmas albums go, this one works rather nicely, with Diana Ross' beautifully tender leads being the icing on the cake. If, however, you don't like joyous Christmas music I'd advise to avoid!! Otherwise, it fits the bill nicely as cheerful, spirited festive music. The Supremes ReflectionsThe Supremes Together (with The Temptations)2.5 averageDiana Ross Last Time I Saw HimDiana Ross Silk ElectricDiana Ross Ross 1983Grace Jones PortfolioGrace Jones' debut album is a bit of a mixed bag. Some of the disco recordings sound formulaic and lack the unique quality for which she would become renowned. Saying that, it's all purely dependent on what era of Ms Jones you prefer. For me, the highlights of her music career were her trilogy of masterpieces she cut with reggae wizards Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespere. If, however, you love her disco period, then you'll probably love this album. It does at least contain two outstanding tracks in 'I Need A Man' and her inspired re-working of Edith Paif's 'La Vie En Rose', capturing one of her most passionate and stunning vocal performances. Kylie Minogue KylieKylie Minogue Enjoy YourselfThe Supremes Meet The SupremesThe Supremes before they were famous: Not all tracks are classics, but singles like 'Buttered Popcorn', 'Your Heart Belongs To Me', and 'Let Me Go The Right Way' beg the question as to why they weren't big hits. Interesting to hear the different styles they experimented with before they hit the jackpot. Notable album cuts include 'Who's Lovin' You', capturing an intense, anguish-filled lead from a young Diana Ross, and the catchy 'You Bring Back Memories'. On the Expanded Edition, there are some excellent cuts which makes you wonder why they weren't included on the original album: 'Too Hot' sounds like it would have made an idea single, and the various versions of 'You're Gonna Come To Me' are a joy to hear. Definitely an album recommended for collectors.The Supremes A Bit Of LiverpoolNot brilliant, but some of the material makes for a fun, engaging listen. Other parts, such as their rushed, uninspired take on 'A Hard Day's Night' come off less favourably. As many of the Mersey beat groups like The Beatles had declared Motown as being music they aspire to, Berry Gordy decided to pay tribute to these acts via his no.1 group The Supremes. The other idea was to expand The Supremes beyond just the pop market and attract an adult-buying market; basically including something for everyone. Whether it works is entirely dependent on your own opinion. Some view such concept albums as shameless cash-ins. Some even said The Supremes had "sold out" by recording such music. I'd say this is purely double standards, as nobody claimed the likes of The Beatles and other white acts were "selling out" by copying songs by black American artists. It is well known that Motown's albums and singles were all completed at break-neck speed and unfortunately that is very evident here. Tracks like 'You Can't Do That' and 'You've Really Got A Hold On Me' work extremely well, while others like 'Do You Love Me' are pale imitations of the originals.The Supremes The Supremes Sing Country, Western & PopWhile this is far from one of their best albums, this does showcase some excellent group harmonies more than any other of their LP's. Recorded in 1963, it wasn't released until early 1965 by which time they had become the America's top-selling groups. From the sweet, warm leads of Diana Ross, to Mary Wilson's dry, misty, contralto, to Florence Ballard's earthy and soulful vocals, all three Supremes get to share the spotlight here. Saying that, I'd only recommend this only to hardcore Supremes fans.The Supremes Sing And Peform Funny GirlThe Supremes Let The Sunshine InThe Supremes Cream Of The Crop2.0 poorAnastacia Not That KindLOVE 'Outta Love' and 'I Was Made For Loving You' which really showcase her soulful vocal range - but the rest is forgettable slush.Donna Summer All Systems GoDonna Summer Another Place and TimeGrace Jones Bulletproof HeartMadonna MDNA1.5 very poorVanilla Ice To the Extreme
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