Let me start this review by saying I'm a fairly big Hall and Oates fan. While I haven't liked all of their work, I'm firmly in the camp that just about every track off the greatest hits records are some of the best pop and soul songs ever. I've seen them live and have been impressed by the tight yet fluid band and vocal intrigue Daryl can effortlessly flow. I'm even a fan of the Live recordings on Daryl's website these days...

That said... this album is *terrible*. Here's why. These are classic classic songs. Every one just soaked in true old school soul. So when you strip out the live drummer and replace them with a drum machine (a not a very well programmed one either) and cut vocals that feel a little on the home demo side (i.e. absolutely no live energy to them) the entire album falls flat. It sounds like a middle-age Vegas cover band playing in a cheap hotel lobby forced to play quietly so as to not disturb the dessert course going on in the next room.

There are a few moments that show potential. The Al Green cover for one. But by and large, both me and my girlfriend (another H&O fan) just kept muttering to each other for track after track... oh, man, this is terrible. It's almost embarrassingly bad. Here's to hoping they bring back the live feel and real soul energy on their next outing.

I just recently saw Hall and Oates in concert for the first time. I have been listening since I was a teenager. I was amazed by their talent...so much more than the popular songs on the radio let on. What I love about them is their ability to make a well known, loved song their own and it is still fanatastic to listen to. So many groups when they redo an "oldie but goodie" try to sound just like the original group that did it. Hall and Oates remain true to themselves and true to their style and are able to incorporate that into the oldies. I have a new found respect for their abilities and this album truly demonstrates that. If you have the chance to see them in concert....DO IT!

This is a great album, well sung, well produced. Good choice of songs. These guys are aging like a fine wine - just getting better and better.

This is their best work in a long time. They recorded a lot of classic soul songs. What makes this collection so unique is they recorded them close to how the songs were originally written. They use acoustic guitars and violins. Of course they put the classic H&O style. In many cases their version is better than the original.

There are a couple of new songs on the CD also. I like those also. I notice the boys are getting back to their roots the older they get. I would give this CD a 10 out of 10. With the best song being Soul Violins. If you like soul music this is a must for your collection.

The more I listen to this CD the more I like it! There is nothing better than sweet soul music done with acoustic instruments. I started reading the cover and found the CD was recorded in 5 weeks at Daryl's home in the Bahamas!

The background vocals are amazing. I just love the way they harmonize with each other. Daryl still has his pipes and can still hit those really high notes. He does a great rendition of the Al Green classic "Still in Love".

I heard an interview with John Oates one time were he said "he brings a certain shortness to the group". I think he is selling himself short! (Ha I made a pun) His rendition of "Ooh Child" is remarkable. It's like the song was written for him.

I noticed that on many of the songs some of the lyrics and the key were changed. At first I had a problem with this, because I am used to hearing the songs done a certain way. I get it now! They took these classic R&B songs and made them Hall & Oates songs. This was done intentionally and I have to say it works.

When I heard #3 played on the radio, I looked everywhere for the CD. I recognized D.Hall's voice right away. This is MUSIC,timeless, ageless talent and style. Thank you AMAZON.com and Thanks to Hall and Oates.

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