"Pete's ventured into a slight acoustic phase. You'll love it. You'll not dance as much, but Pete's glorious vocals are worth the cash. The "C" notes you'll expend on this LP will REWARD you. Trust me on this ladies, you'll love this LP. You'll find yourself wiping the lipstick off of the jewel case."
Absolutely LOVE this album!
Marie | Fremont, Ca | 12/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Been a DOA fan since the beginning and I have to tell you, I listen to this cd over and over and over!! It is awesome! As soon as the first note played on the first song, I knew I was going to love it and I do!What more can a die hard DOA fan say?? ;)"
Close to Death...But still Alive!!
Marie | 11/05/2001
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Dead or Alive departed from their high energy sound here to make a 'mystery' album, released only in Japan. Mystery because for some reason, they departed in style (both vocally & musically), from everything remotely successful they have ever done before. All this coming on top of losing their worldwide rights with Epic and the fact that they had a hugely successful album in Japan a year earlier...One begs to wonder what would have possessed such a departure, but results wernt all bad. The album is generally slower paced, quite overprogrammed, and has more prominant backing vocalists than ever before. They lyrics are simple, a bit cheesy, a bit soppy - something a little more 'middle aged' as Pete Burns confessed himself.Stronger tracks include Your Sweetness, Total Stranger, and What Have You Done... I know Dead or Alive fans who find this their best collection of songs while others like me, didnt like the departure from the high energy pop Dead or Alive excels at... I'd say, if you loved Dead or Alive's other albums, get this one too. It provides a bit of variety for your DoA collection..."
Flaming!
C. J. Clontz | Orlando, Florida United States | 11/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Well when i first bought this i was so excited that DOA and Pete finally had a new CD out!! The art alone is stunning!! Pete never looked so good! I was shocked when i first started listening to these songs though...it is nothing like what they had done earlier....it took me a few listens to warm up to this release but now it is one of my favourites!! Sometimes a new sound can be an acquired taste but once you have acquired it you only want more...this is one of those.....I waited forever for DOA to release part 2 of Fan the Flame ....2005 and i am still waiting......"
I just love this album
C. J. Clontz | 07/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"despite the reviews on this album from others, I find it to be one of the best album by (DEAD OR ALIVE) (except for the "Nukleopatra" album, it's downright excellent). "I PARTICULARLY", Like "UNHAPPY BRITHDAY", "TOTAL STRANGER", (AND MY FAVORITE SONG ON THIS ALBUM,) "WHAT HAVE U DONE 2 MAKE ME CHANGE)" AS WELL AS THE OTHER SONGS LISTED ON THIS ALBUM, "EXCEPT FOR BLUE CHRISTMAS", (THERE IS A MUCH BETTER VERSION, ON THE FRAGILE ALBUM) I do agree, (though), this album is different from the other (DEAD OR ALIVE) album. "but sometimes", (YOU JUST WANT TO HEAR SOMETHING DIFFERENT). (which is why (DEAD OR ALIVE) made this album in the first place). THEY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT. AND I PERSONALLY THINK, (DEAD OR ALIVE) DID A REALLY GOOD JOB MAKING THIS ALBUM... :-)"