Wilson Phillips - Wilson Phillips - Greatest Hits [Capitol 2000]

Only two albums? So what?

I don't understand why people would criticize this album on the grounds that Wilson Phillips only released two albums. As if that somehow reduces the quality of the sound they produced. I fell in love with the group the first time I heard "Release Me" on the radio, and it remains my favorite of all their works. I bought their first album as soon as I could, but unfortunately that was in cassette form, and it has suffered somewhat over the years. Therefore I was elated to find this album when searching for other artists. I have not heard of a group since who have been able to capture the magic of their three part harmonies, and very few groups ever could do as well acappella. The live tracks on the album from Tokyo sound as if they could have been done in a studio, (except for the crowd noise of course), as their voices sound as good as the studio. I do wish they had used the longer version of "Release Me" on the album though. The single version always seems to stop so abruptly. September 11, 2007

my other favorite 80s girl group

Wilson Phillips was my other favorite girl group from the 80s. This cd is a good collection of their greatest hits. September 4, 2007

But they only did TWO ALBUMS!!!!!

....But they only made TWO ALBUMS!!!!! However this album makes up for the period when they didn't have no newer music out. Liked the liner notes inside. The music and song lineup is very well done. I've noticed a trend of these kinds of albums lately when artists made two albums for a label. Wait a while before you put out one for them. Hopefully, their new album will get them back out there big time--it's good to hear that they're back!!!! May 28, 2004

ALL ABOUT THE HARMONIES.

The Wilson Phillips are all about the harmonies, their vocals are just supreme. Carnie, Chynna and Wendy are three talented ladies. Their self-titled debut album produced by Glenn Ballard is the main source for this long-awaited Greatest Hits. The 5 singles released from that record are here included in their radio airplay version, a delight for any fan w/o the singles. "Hold On" will always be their uplifting anthem all time classic, "Impulsive" it's a very moving and fast pop song, "You're In Love" is a tame melancolic ballad of letting go, "Release Me" heartbreakin up-ballad, "The Dream Still Alive" one of the most uplifting song ever made, the singles released from their second album where, not as succesful as their predescesor, "You Won't See Me Cry" a romantic ballad that does not achieve the emotion from any of the previous songs release, "Give It Up" an uptempo song, that sounded dated by 1992, "Flesh and Blood" was the most intimate and best single release of their sophomore album, but the only one to not hit the HOT 100, after that the group disbanded til 2004, but this album sure gives you a perfect view of the previous work of the Wilson Phillips as a groups and as individuals, highlighting the solo single from Chynna "Nacked and Sacred" a defenitly underrated song, this album is a must have to any POP fan, and does fullfil the appetitte for true hits. May 13, 2004

Great Album

I gave this CD four stars & did not give it five stars because if an Artist/Band is/are going to release an album based upon their greatest hits, I think it's necessary to have all of the original singles on them w/ remixes of each one included. To me, that's nearly the perfect CD comprising of smash singles. I love so many of the songs on this album & I am so happy Wilson Philips was able to put out a record like this...especially since they really are no longer working as a group & haven't been for years. All three ladies are talented & have gorgeous voices; there's just no doubt about it. The most striking track on this record is Chynna Phillips' "Naked And Sacred" because it's such an emotional, acoustic, romantic, & sensual ballad. It deeply touched me when I first listened to the full song! Pillips' vocals shine throughout it.

Overall...a really neat & unique album. A couple of live performances on it (which make it even better) & different versions of the singles (radio edits, lp versions, remixes; etc.) go wonderfully with it. Inside of the package, you'll find a biography of the commercial success that Wilson Phillips have had. Very interesting...& decant photography inside.

1. "Hold On" (Single Edit) (5/5)
2. "You Won't See Me Cry" (Lp Version) (4/5)
3. "You're In Love" (Single/Radio Edit) (5/5)
4. "Impulsive" (Single Edit) (4/5)
5. "Give It Up" (New Extended Radio 7") (5/5)
6. "Release Me" (Single Version) (4/5)

7. "The Dream Is Still Alive" (AC Remix) (5/5)
8. "Flesh And Blood" (Single Edit) (5/5)
9. "Daniel" (Lp Version) (2/5)
10. "A Conversation With Wilson Phillips" (4/5)
11. "Hotel California" (Live In Japan) (1/5)
12. "Hold On" (Live In Japan) (3/5)
13. "Naked And Sacred" (Lp Version) (Chynna Phillips) (5/5)
14. "Miracle" (Lp Version) (The Wilsons) (2/5)
15. "Everything I Need" (Lp Version) (The Wilsons) (2/5) April 19, 2004

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