Still So Far To Go - The Best Of Chris Rea

Nice music and a nice price

Like many other admirers, for me Chris Rea has few equals amongst artists when it comes to the quality and depth of his musical output over the last thirty years. I am lucky enough to own the complete Chris Rea CD catalogue, so why should I decide to purchase his latest "Greatest Hits" collection, when I have previously rejected doing so, with many of the earlier compilations on offer? Was it because of the two new contrasting tracks on offer? No, although "Come So Far...." And "Valentino"are both an enjoyable listen. Was it because of the "extras" on the limited edition package? No, although it was fascinating to see older video footage again, and savour the interesting, informative and often amusing half hour interview with Chris, that was also included. My decision was based on the fact that the vast majority of the tracks on the double album have been re-mastered by Rhino, and I was intrigued to discover how much more of an enjoyable listen they would be, as a result of this. Most of his contemporaries have already reissued re-masters of their most popular albums at least once, but not until now Mr Rea. As with the recent re-mastered release of The Beatles catalogue, I believe that it has been a very worthwhile exercise. Played on a good stereo system, there is significantly increased treble response on many of those so well known songs, and additionally the sound has greater clarity and definition. I was able to listen to more detail within the whole sound, and for me this was important, and gave me greater listening pleasure. I realise that some will not necessarily see this as particularly desirable, and be quite happy with the original recordings, which were by no means badly mastered, or of a poor quality. The release of this album has whetted my appetite to the possible release of re-mastered CD versions of "On The Beach" and all of those other wonderful albums that long time fans love so much. As an introduction to Chris Rea's work, this album contains a very good and sensible choice of songs, but that said many of my own particular favourites are missing! Until then, I can't wait for the Colston Hall in March, and the "Still So Far To Go" Tour!

Good product excellent service

Just as described brand new with new packaging value for money with the amount of songs on the discs 34 songs in total . Very speedy delivery I'm looking forward to playing it in the car asap thank you Staff at West End Records for making my purchase exceptional

Excellent item. Husband delighted

A great selection of songs from a talented artist

Such a sad time to loose Chris, I'm glad I bought this CD it has so many of his finest songs.

This is very good apart from two tracks which are poor quality. Clicks and scratches which occur on old vinyl. I am disappointed with CDs from Amazon now and will be purchasing from High Street record stores in future. Also items are rarely delivered on time.

I've never had an album by THE BOSS that I didn't like............even if I sing(badly) the wrong lyrics.

Just discovered Chis Rea by accident. Many, many years ago, heard "Down on the Beach," recorded it, and had no idea who sang this song, but fell in love with it. By lucky chance, was listening to a radio station that played it for a bumper song, and mentioned Chris Rea, and that he had many good tunes, and to check him out. Boy, was I lucky to have heard that, otherwise, I'd never known who Chris Rea was. So I checked him out on youtube, and fell in love with him. Where was this guy all those years that there wasn't any music I liked, (disco, punk, rap, etc.) So, all those wonderful songs on youtube introduced me to Chris Rea, and I bought this CD, and just totally love it, it's definately one of my favorites that I can listen to over and over and never get tired of. What a musical talent, he not only has a sexy voice, but writes his own music, and lyrics, plays his own guitar. Now how many musicians can do that? One of the comments on youtube was "he's the only guy I know that can replay his old songs and make them sound even better." I disagree, I love his old songs just as much as the newer remakes, they're all wonderful!

Die aktuelle Best Of ist eine gute Zusammenstellung für den, der noch kein Best Of von Chris Rea hat. Groß unterscheidet sich diese nicht von älteren Best Of CD's. Zur Qualität: Für das, daß diese CD "Digital Remastered" ist, ist die Klangqualität schlecht. Auf meiner doch recht hochwertigen Anklage klingt die CD flach, quäkend und unangenehm dröhnend. Keinerlei Dynamik. Wenn man sich die Tracks am PC anschaut, sieht man, daß diese alle durch einen Kompressor gejagt wurden und der originale Dynamikumfang total verloren geht. Kein Vergleich zu den Original Singles, die ich noch habe. Für Musikliebhaber, die Wert auf Klang legen, sollten sich eher die älteren Best Of-CD's anhören. Auch wenn die vielleicht etwas mehr rauschen, aber der Dynamikumfang ist bei den alte um Längen besser. Fazit: Zusammenstellung ist gut, aber kein Klangerlebnis.

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Chris Rea hat für mich eine Super! tolle Stimme. Schade, daß er nicht Havy Metal singt, dafür wäre sie bestimmt auch klasse! Aber seine jetzigen Lieder auf dieser CD sind auch einfach klasse - immer wieder toll - ein Genuß! Life aber noch 100 mal besser!!