Alphaville - Forever Pop

Collection of remixes of their best tracks, including reworkings from Paul Van Dyk, Roland Spremberg, De-Phazz, Eiffel 65 and more. 2001. Album Description

 Fun twist to the classics
I absolutely love Alphaville's classic songs, but it is nice to hear a different, more modern version of them. Most of the remixes I like. The "Big in Japan" mix doesn't quite stir me as I'd like, but it's still interesting. I would reccommend this album, especially if you love Alphaville. February 8, 2007

 They just keep getting better and better.
Wow. I have this CD in constant rotation in my car and at home. Marian's voice is as powerful as ever; the songs are essentially re-invented and updated by still wonderfully crafted. If you a longtime fan or new to the group's recordings, this CD is essential. May 5, 2004

 Memories with a Bang!
Instant Classic.
Yes, those are only re-makes of their old hits but done so exquisitely that it is hard to compare them to the originals. You won't find here a boring and so typical two minute bass line showed in the middle of a song - so we can call it a `remix'. Instead, you will find here a complete recreation of the original idea, only this time circa 2001.

Forever Pop is vibrant and powerful. And on "Sounds Like A Melody" you wish your amplifier could go all the way to `eleven'.

P.S.
Extra / hidden track and a half (just like the one on "Stark Naked...") is a nice touch. February 20, 2004

 Awesome CD
I first heard of this CD from KaZaA! I did a search for a song and the Forever Young remix (which does sound like Cher's Believe) appeared by accident. I downloaded it, fell in love with it, and scoured the Internet to find the source. To my amazement there was a whole CD full of Alphaville remixes. I bought it from Amazon.com's marketplace and I haven't regretted it a bit.

I've only had it for a week but I'd say my favorite songs are all except tracks 2, 5, 6, and 10; not that these songs are bad but the other ones are just so good -- I'm pretty sure these will grow on me though. Contrary to some sites track 13, the Eiffel 65 remix of Big in Japan, is not 14 minutes, it's only 3:30. There's a hidden remix, or two depending on how you look at it, of Jerusalem starting at 5:30. I don't know why Alphaville hid them, they're awesome! Much better, IMO, than the one listed, track 6.

I have pretty eclectic musical tastes and this CD is a perfect match for me. It moves from Cher sounds, the Forever Young remix, to spoiled brat enjoyment, the Jet Set remix, to 80s Sting-style rock, the Red Rose remix -- my favorite song BTW. Did I mention the Forever Young remix sounds like Cher's Believe?

Anyway, awesome CD whether you're an Alphaville fan or not. December 4, 2002

 We were expecting this...
I was expecting AV was going to produce some kind of 2000 release of their most popular songs, and they did it very well!
Actually, the best two songs are Paul Van Dyk Mix for 'Dance with me' and the FY remix. The style is danceable but very modern. I recently discovered at the end of the last track there's a hidden version of Jerusalem... Wow!
Also, Marian Gold's voice is actual, so you can expect hearing him singing Jerusalem or Dance with me not from the old records.
The true credit for this album is the fact they are inspiring live their best songs again, so there's a kind of melancholy and some kind of brand new spirit in these songs. November 18, 2002

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