1. Alibi - Dollinger, D.
2. Quiero Tus Caricias - Quaresima, Pino
3. Love Potion - Ross, A.
4. The Lover That You Are - Morales, David
5. Breathe You In - ROCAsound
6. Another Chance - Clarke, Wez
7. Freeze the Frame - Wymann, Alessandro
8. Consecration - Nordgren, Mikael
9. A Tu Lado - Veda, R.
10. I'm in Love - Studio Apartment
11. Cant' Stop
12. Starstrings - Wisternoff, Jody
13. Saxopolis - Zafarani, Dave
14. Love Sweet Sound - Cato, Andy
15. Giving It All - Migs, Miguel
16. All Night High - Warrin, Dave
17. It Feels Alright - Willenberg, Johann
18. Cré Sabe - Silva, C.A.
19. Demande - Part 2 - Faber, Rasmus
20. Bailando - Erickson, Charles
21. Meu Carnival - Faria, Rolando
22. Quiero Saber - Urteaga, L.
23. Get It On - Begley, D.
24. Walking with a Smile - Hardcastle, Maxine
25. Sun in My Eyes - Barnes, Dylan
26. 909 PM at the Beach - Falke, Fred
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Hed Kandi: Beach House - Deeply Soulful Sun-Drenched Summer Listening
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2008-08-05)
- Publisher: Hed Kandi
- Label: Hed Kandi
- Format: Import
- Studio: Hed Kandi
- Average Customer Review:
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- Sales Rank in Music: #38036
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Summary: Is This Really What Beach House Has Become? 2008-08-16
Comment: First things first, this is the real 2008 edition of Beach House. The abomination known as the U.S. edition is nothing more than a thinly veiled ploy to make more money on Hed Kandi's behalf. Anyway, while this U.K. version of Beach House is better, it is still plagued with similar shortcomings and an overall lack of identity.
While recycling is a big problem with the U.S. version, it isn't a concern here. Which is nice since the track selection doesn't feel as stale or carelessly compiled. I guess you can say that this one isn't as soulless as the U.S. edition. But some tracks are simply remixes of songs from 2007. This isn't unforgivable, but at the same time, just once, it'd be nice to be able to hear a collection without reference to the previous year.
One thing I'm not willing to let pass though is the feeling that Beach House has become Stereo Sushi summer edition. More and more, Beach House has separated itself from its roots as a relaxing though danceable series into an in-your-face clubby, get-down-on-the-floor oriented set. This may give it a wider and more generic appeal, but it's directly counter to what Mark Doyle had worked to establish before MoS took over. No doubt, there will be people who enjoy or prefer this clubby transformation, but there will also be people like me who absolutely don't. While Stereo Sushi and the like are usually fine for what they are, Beach House shouldn't be just another hyperactive House collection. Danceable, quick paced tunes have played a role in Beach House since its inception, but never in the dominating fashion as they do now. It'd be safe to say that 75 percent of the tracks have the same driving beat at the same fast tempo. At least, to its credit, there is only one straight up disco song, "The Lover That You Are". The thing is, the CDs have an erratic feel because to give the illusion that this is still vintage Beach House, slower paced songs are randomly strewn throughout, without any logical grouping or transitioning.
Regarding the music itself, things are pretty hit or miss. Most of the tracks that this version shares with the U.S., "Quiero Tus Caricias", "Starstrings", "Quiero Saber", and "Love Potion" are some of the most generic and uninteresting House songs of the year. Of these four, "Quiero Saber" is the best, but it's still not notable. "Breathe You In", also on the U.S. edition, is a nice remix of a nice song, but nothing more. Of course I do realize that their inclusion on both editions probably means that they're wildly popular, but that means very little in the scope of things. Unless you're someone who equates popularity with greatness, of course. The best songs are easily "A Tu Lado," with its light beat and vocals, "Walking With a Smile" with its easygoing melody, and "I'm In Love" which is devoid of Ron Carroll's vocals and becomes a nice, atmospheric tune. A few other songs, like "Giving It All", "Demanda - Pt.2", and "Sun In My Eyes" are solid entries, especially when compared to the rest. But the remainders are, at best, just mediocre and typical, like "Consecration" or "All Night High". Songs like "The Lover That You Are" and "Can't Stop" are outright bad. I would say that around seven songs out of the collection are good or better, and the rest are mediocre or plain bad. That makes 3/4 of the set unimpressive. A few very good songs does not offset the rest and make for a great compilation. One final thing, the CD ends on Fred Falke's "Last Wave", which is about as forgettable as can be. But with its tacked on ocean tide sounds, lacks any sort of subtleness and would be the equivalent of Twisted Disco ending in the intoxicated stammering of a partygoer leaving the club.
Instead of a complete House collection, Beach House has devolved into a parade of dance singles. It honestly feels like Hed Kandi is going down a checklist of requisite tracks and fills the rest of the CDs with whatever's hot at the moment. While not nearly as offensively bad as the U.S. version, this U.K. collection still feels like a jumble of basic dance music with a handful of nice songs thrown in. Much of it just feels pretentious. Instead of being summertime listening, it's like a soundtrack for an imaginary beach party and those who like to pretend they're going to one. Don't get me wrong, when compared to the atrocious US version, this is light years better, and relatively well worth the extra $15. This one actually has a couple of fresh, genuinely great tracks. But, with so many average dance tunes, I can't in good conscious give this Beach House more than 2 1/2 stars, rounded down to reflect the overall disappointment. I suppose that if you really, really love clubby House, it wouldn't be outrageous that you'd find the collection a bit more entertaining than I did. It has fewer intrinsic faults than the U.S. edition, so is more open to interpretation.
For a full track listing, go the amazon.co.uk site.
Favorite Tracks:
A Tu Lado
Walking With a Smile
Least Favorite Tracks:
The Lover That You Are
Can't Stop
Love Sweet Sound
Meu Carnival
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Summary: They have done it again. This Beach House compilation is AMAZING!!! 2008-08-15
Comment: I`m a real big fan of Beach House compilations. And again this year I was so exited to see what the Hed Kandi Team had put together. Actually I was so exited and could`t wait, that I bought the Beach House 2008 US Edition first, `cause it was released a little time before the UK Edition.
Now I finally got the UK Edition. And what a compilation! I must say, I think it`s close to the BEST Beach House ever. I have them all. And I think the Beach House 04.02 is a very hard to beat compilation. But this new album has so many new songs, and with so much Latin flavour and spanish guitar, that it really brings the Balearic summer vibes on.
Some songs that really stands out, and make this Beach House compilation so beautiful and full of sunshine is: Breathe you in with Samantha James (Please check out her amazing album "Rise" from OM Records), Another Changes with Wez Clarke and Crè Sabe with Carlos Silva. Demanda Part 2 with Rasmus Faber and A Tu Lado with U-Ness feat. Robina is so so Beach House Classic`s.. If you like Beach House compilations, you can`t miss this, hurry up a get it, and enjoy a soulful sunny summer ((:
For same kind of music the US Edition of Beach House 2008 is also very good, though there are around 5 songs from last years compilation on it. But there are also some Beach house Classic`s, you can`t find on the UK Edition, like One with Simon Grey feat. Kylie Auldist and Wonderful with Terry Hunter feat. Terisa Griffin. Also Beach Angel 2008 from Fierce Angel is worth a look.
So everybody the summer is here, and there have never been so much great Beach House music around.
All the best from up north
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Summary: Simply The Best Beach House Album of 2008 2008-08-06
Comment: The Best Beach House Album of 2008
So far, I am so pleasantly surprised with Hed Kandi's 2008 releases; the Beach House edition is certainly not an exception. I already own the 2000 through 2007 Hed Kandi's Beach House editions, without any doubts, I just had to purchase this year's edition and I am very happy with my purchase.
As displayed on the label, the CD delivers the best soulful dance tracks of 2008. Additionally, Beach House 2008 offers sexy, sensual, yet mesmerizing and mellifluous music excellent for a walk in the beach in Ibiza, Juan Dolio or Punta Cana or just lounging by the pool.
The best thing about the beach-house editions is that these CDs are not just for summer listening, though, play it in a winter night and let the music take you back to those warm, sexy, sunny summer days. Yummy!
Enjoy your Hed Kandi : Beach House edition and, of course, the rest of Sexy Sun-Drenched Summer of 2008.
Cheers!
Ciaocito baby!
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