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Howard Jones
Revolution of the Heart (Bonus CD)
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop

Track Listings (19) - Disc #1
1. Celebrate Our Love
2. Respected
3. Just Look At You Now
4. Revolution Of The Heart
5. I've Said Too Much
6. Presence Of Other
7. Black & White
8. Another Chance
9. Stir It Up
10. For You, See Me
11. Things Can Only Get Better (Robbie Bronnimann Mix)
12. Revolution Of The Heart (John B Mix)
13. Slip Away (Steve Angello & The Young Punx Mix)
14. Just Look At You Now (The Young Punx Mix)
15. Slip Away (Filthy Rich Mix)
16. 4 U C Me (John B Electro Rock Drum & Bass Mix)
17. Revolution Of The Heart (Dba Mix)
18. Just Look At You Now (Dba Mix)
19. What Is Love (Hojo Vocal Dba Mix)

CD Details

All Artists: Howard Jones
Title: Revolution of the Heart (Bonus CD)
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Central Station
Original Release Date: 1/1/2005
Re-Release Date: 9/26/2005
Album Type: Import, Limited Edition
Genres: Dance & Electronic, International Music, Pop
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 9316797989673

Synopsis

Album Description

It was in 1983 that Howard Jones released his first single 'New Song' in the UK. The single steadily climbed the UK chart to peak at No. 3. Then came the second single 'What Is Love?' which reached No. 2 in the UK and the third single the enigmatic 'Hide & Seek' which showed the spiritual side of Howard Jones' writing. This was followed by the first album 'Human's Lib' which came straight in at No. 1 in the UK in April 1984, eventually going platinum and which took the synthesiser and Howard to a new plateau. This success spread across the globe with 'Human's Lib' going gold in USA, Japan, Germany, Italy and Australia. The second album 'Dream Into Action' was even more successful spawning a series of hits including 'Like To Get To Know You Well', 'Look Mama', 'Things Can Only Get Better' and the classic 'No One Is To Blame' which reached No.1 in the U.S. singles chart. The album was co-written by dba's Robbie Bronnimann, there is great excitement about this new cutting edge collection of tracks. It will include Revolution of the Heart and Just Look at You Now. Remixes of both these tracks have already been released on vinyl in the UK. Revolution of the Heart reached No.17 in the UKs Club Chart and 7 in the UKs DMC chart in November 2003. Just Look at You Now reached 19 in the UKs Club Chart and No 14 in the DMC Chart. (May 2004). Central Station. 2005.

CD Reviews

The Heart and Soul of Howard Jones with an added bonus

Alan R. Biggs | Canada | 11/29/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is a back to the roots rich electronic production with thumping beats and filled with Howard's signature catchy uplifting melodies. It doesn't feel formulaic, however. As I have come to expect from Howard, the lyrics are thought-provoking and topical. This is not shallow lovey-dovey manufactured pop.

It's fresh and smart with a lot going on in the production department to keep it interesting on subsequent listenings. It's definitely a grower, and you'll find yourself singing the tunez long after you've left the house.

There is not a bad track on the album, and it's obvious that Howard and his co-producer Robbie Bronniman have put their heart and soul into every aspect.

"Celebrate Our Love" is a strong intro track. I also much like the first single, "Just Look At You Now", the title track "Revolution of the Heart", and especially "Stir It Up", which I think would make a great single if Howard manages to get back in the limelight with this one.

The album doesn't slow down and you are left with the strong driving beat of "For You, See Me" ringing in your ears and a voice inside you saying "That was great - let's do that again", as you almost subconsciously reach for the Play button to restart the experience.

I got hold of the limited edition Australian release which has a bonus CD containing dubs and remixes. Of the new tracks, the John B Drum and Bass mix of "For You See Me" is the only ROTH track that I really prefer to listen to over the album version. It is extremely catchy and danceable and actually enhances the album track. The remixes are meant to be danced to, and are probably great for that, but are a bit repetitive when they are just passively listened to. We have more than just remixes of new tracks. We have some new takes on classics like "Things Can Only Get Better" and "What Is Love". The other highlight of this disc, is the remake of "Like to Get to Know You Well" by The Young Punx called "Slip Away" which they released under the name "Mohito".

This is a great new angle of a classic song in the vein of many other similar tracks which are reviving the dance clubs with a fresh rejuvenation of classic 80's tracks."