Good collection - There are any number of Altered Images compilations on the market. What sets this one apart is that it includes the original full length album version of Don t Talk To Me About Love, clocking in at 4:48, a full minute longer than the single version issued on most other CDs. But it s a tradeoff, the single version of See Those Eyes presented here only comes to just over three minutes, about two and a half minutes shorter than the version that became popular in the US. The CD is pretty much evenly divided with equal weight given to each of their three albums and b-sides/12 versions/collectibles. The packaging isn t quite as attractive or generous as some other compilations but the track detail is more thorough, including chart positions and identifying the original source, be it a b-side, single version, album track, or 12 single.
Great album for an underated band - This album is one of the best Altered Images compilations yet. It touchs on all the bands albums and includes some rare B-sides. Altered Images was in my opinion one of the greatest bands of the 80 s and forever. Clare Grogan s odd but beautiful voice was the trademark of the band. After hearing my first Altered Images album seven years ago I was forever impacted by their music. Highly recommended album, it has a bit of everything that anyone could enjoy. From the punk Leave Me Alone, to pop I Could Be Happy, to the dreamy love song Love to Stay. Oh I m in bliss!
Altered Images --- Best of the Early 80 s - Formed in 1979, Claire Grogan brought her little-girl voice to the pop scene with this Glasgow-based band. Altered Images is best known for their hit single Happy Birthday that reach #3 in the UK, but don t let this bubblegum pop song fool you. Their stuff has a far more moodier edge, heavily influenced by producer Steve Severin from Siouxsie and The Banshees. Gems on this collection are: Day s Wait, See Those Eyes, Don t Talk To Me About Love, and the controversial Dead Pop Stars. The rest of the album deserve a closer listen including the haunting, classic Bring Me Closer.