Various Artists - Ultimate Dance Party 2000

You can't please everybody all the time, though that is exactly what dance mixes with silly titles such as Ultimate Dance Party 2000 try to achieve. If this mix has any guiding philosophy or theme, it is that it throws together a lot of remixes of music from outside the dance genre, featuring pop divas, reggae superstars, and moody folkies. This is not a compilation to purchase if one is seeking innovative, contemporary dance music, but it is a solid set. It will get the party started, particularly if the party isn't so savvy about dance music (in which case it's probably best to get the latest Global Underground, Café del Mar, Mego label, or Ministry of Sound mix). --James Conde Amazon.com

The Best

This CD is still my favorite in my CD collection. If you are a fan of Dance music...buy it! April 30, 2004

Move on, there's so much better to spend your money on...

Let's face it, Ultimate Dance Party was never really that great... but at least before, its' content was decent. I've got to say that this CD lacks in any originality. Most of the songs on this album are remixes of random radio hits... and while some remixes are good... the ones on this CD aren't. If you're into pop and r&b hits that are cheesily remixed, then this is your CD. If you're into true club music with energy and originality, it's in your best interest to shy away from the Ultimate Dance Party series, and 2000 is no exception. October 9, 2002

Music Changes with the Times...

And I'm afraid that's the case here. This was a great CD when it first came out, but by now Time has passed these tracks by... really only worth the investment if you are chronicling or collecting past hits. Otherwise, stick with something more contemporary. June 2, 2002

NOT THE SONGS YOU HEAR ON THE RADIO!

The ULTIMATE DANCE PARTY should be called the WORST DANCE PARTY. I've never even heard half the songs on this CD. Even the songs I like on this CD is not enough to give it 2 stars. The only songs I recommend on this CD are "Sexual" Amber, "There You Go" Pink, "It's Not Right, But It's Okay" Whitney, "Unpretty" TLC, and "Maria, Maria" Santana. But even most of these songs are remixes and the remixes on this CD are really bad, for the most part. Half the songs on this CD have never been played on the radio (or maybe they have, and I'm just not listening to the right radio stations). But whatever, you shouldn't waste your money on this.... June 14, 2001

Ultimate Dance Party just got a lot poppier . . .

The previous Ultimate Dance Parties mainly included the years best acts in euro-dance, electronica and hip-hop such as Amber, Quad City DJs and Gina G. Now we get songs by Santana, TLC and Sarah McLachlan. The songs actually do sound good in remix form, but I feel this is the weakest Ultimate Dance Party as it does not have a lot of true dance music. If you like more mainstream radio and you want to have a party, you'll LOVE this CD. If you wanted something like Ultimate Dance Party 97 or 98 don't buy this. You'll be very dissapointed. March 21, 2001

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