This is actually my least favorite Living In Oblivion volume, but it still contains some of my favorite '80s songs. The sound quality is decent... better than some of the recent collections, not quite as good as others I could name. I personally would recommend all five volumes to any serious '80s collector, but those who are only looking for a few tracks will obviously have to decide based on the track list.
Great 6 cd set, a lot of great tunes from the new wave era of the 80’s. The cds sound good and there’s a pretty decent selection of music on these disc. I highly recommend this 6 cd collection.
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You can't go wrong if you're beginning your 80's collection with Kajagoogoo, Naked Eyes, and Talk Talk. Throw in some Thomas Dolby and Kim Wilde for good measure. The songs flow beautifully together. Nice blend of New Romantics, New Wave, and Post-Punk. There are some forgotten gems here too, ones you certainly won't hear on any current radio station that claims to play 80's music. Songs like "The Politics of Dancing" by Re-Flex or "19" by Paul Hardcastle are instantly remembered classics that send us off to the internet to find more material by these one-hit wonders. The CD gives a strong finish with with "I Eat Cannibals" and "Shiny Shiny." Absolutely terrific--instant childhood recall. The only sore spot is the presence of The Stray Cats, a Rockabilly band that should remain forgotten. Nevertheless, their presence here is still a testimony to the diversity of 80's music.Read full review
Great song selection
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Awesome
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I have a bunch of these and I like them. They are a good mix of songs. Just check the names of the songs before you buy it so you know what you are getting. These make great gifts too and are perfect for parties.
Too Shy, Always Something There To Remind Me, Talk Talk - Talk Talk, Kids In America, and Turning Japanese are the best on this cd. The others I've never heard before this cd and I lived through the 80's! It is a party cd, nevertheless. The songs sound a little funky to punky.
A really great collection of music and the sound of the cd is excellent. It just proves that you can find excellent products on ebay and at the same time saving a nice amount of money!!
This take my back to the time when we thought we were super cool. The cd it's great purchase and i even copie it for my brother.Wow Thank you very much.
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