Stars: Alison Moyet

Summary: The tracklist includes 'Love Resurrection', 'All Cried Out', 'Invisible', 'That Ole Devil', 'Weak In The Presence Of Beauty', 'Love Letters', 'It Won'tBe Long', 'Wishing You Were Here', 'This House', 'Hoo Doo', 'Falling', 'Whispering Your Name', 'Getting Into Something' and 'Solid Wood'.

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The Essential Alison Moyetis a long overdue video retrospective of one of Britain's finest modern pop singers. To many ears, she has the best vocal equipment of any female pop singer to grace the charts in the last 20 years: a range that can soar from throaty blues to crystalline elegance in a key change.

This collection is indeed essential. But it also traces the less satisfactory aspects of Moyet's career. The early videos expose how inept the music industry is at creating an image for a unique and visually unconventional talent. Moyet's talent hasn't always been best served by her choice of material. Still, all those well-produced greatest hits are here: "Love Resurrection", "All Cried Out", "Invisible" and "Is This Love". However, her version of "That Ole Devil" is curiously soulless. Far more interesting are the later songs which reflect her greater input and satisfaction and a palpable relief at leaving the obligations of formulaic pop stardom behind.

On the DVD:you can choose between PCM Stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound (by far the best) to enjoy this wide-ranging set. Moyet's commentary, presented in interview format, offers plenty of insight into the stages of a long career in the business. Of the multiple extras (photo gallery, Web site link and bonus tracks), the most interesting is a BBC guest appearance by Moyet singing a pared-down "Cry Me A River". --Piers Ford

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	Instant Chapter Access To Songs, Interactive Menus, Discography, Photo Gallery With Two Bonus Tracks, Playlist Feature, Weblink
Release Date:	March 18, 2002
Runtime:	60 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	2015159
Keywords:	Music, Alison, Rock, Pop, Essential, Performing, Arts, Popular, Moyet
Genre:	Music/Performing Arts