Approached with caution having listened to Ray Charle compilations in the past, but this was very pleasent surprise. Top track: It had to be you

First time listening to Hot Chip, got a few Pet Shop boy vibes. Listened on repeat a couple of times & it continued to grow. Will be back Standout track, These Chains

Strong opening of first track, upbeat but tailed off into feeling derivative. Most likely it was not at the time of release. Our House stands out on first listen as familiar songs often do. A couple more listens (it's a short album) and the harmonies & musicianship shine through

It's music of an era In parts uplifting, with slower emotive lyrical tracks thrown in. You want an album to take a journey & this delivers Top track: The Chauffer

Started off OK By track 4 I'm thinking why am I listening to this shit Persevere for long enough and there are some interesting tracks but not enough to redeem this as an album

Not my usual listening but enjoyed the listen. Ultimately a little too samey for me which knocked it down a star and made it difficult to pick out an individual track

I already knew the album inside out, word for word. The tunes are catchy, the mood generally uplifting but with a couple of slower tracks along the way. Enjoyed the harmonies and a little slice of retro Top track: You will You won't

This was almost a 4, some good tracks mixed in with what felt a bit more like filler. Worthy of a bit more of a listen but there were a few too many distracting elements such as the pronunciation of 'im nervous ' on the otherwise excellent 'I'm Shakin' Top track: Keep themselves to sleep

Joyful, can't help but a boogie A couple of huge singles off this album gave some familiarity but it's a seamless journey through the album Top Track: Da Funk

There's some good musicianship, but my overwhelming feeling was one of indifference. This didn't move me, or motivate me to seek out more

In judging an album, it's not just how good are the best songs, but how much filler is in between. The first half of the album is hit after hit and the second half held up ok too Tops track: Somebody Told Me

Music for a generation, just not mine

Small slices of juicy pop hits. It's upbeat & unashamed

Perfect background music for a romantic dinner

Plenty of good, but not outstanding tracks with the common issue of a couple of fillers stuffed in the back half of the album that drag it down Freedom Song, an unexpected gem Top track: There She Goes ( the obvious choice, but still a belter)

Not my usual listening fare, but surprisingly engaging Top track: Halftime

Enjoyed, not a big jazz aficionado so difficult to make comparisons

Surprisingly enjoyable. A well crafted album, mixing the crowd pleasers with some slower tempo songs

So much to like about his album. Whilst the first half of the album could be accused of being a but samey & allowing the mind to drift it was a really strong finish from the jazz infused Twisted to the finger tapping Raised on Robbery

This had me quietly rocking out. Something indefinable missing to rate as 5* Top track: Today

Not bad, but nothing grabbed me.

This felt like a bit of a musical education to something I didn't know existed. Enjoyed it, but unlikely to return

Just an incredible voice and enjoyed this album more than some of the past compilations I've listened too

Parts of the album i quite enjoyed, but too many tracks i wanted to skip, too much wailing

Great tempo and intensity. All round enjoyment of a wall of sound that relentlessly comes at you...in a good way

Inoffensive, which also means it there were no real standout tracks

Really enjoyed this, felt like somehow familiar, perhaps it's inspired many later songs. Will listen again, good option for background music without the distraction of lyrics