Who would have imagined that the missing link between Miles Davis and Portishead would be a pasty Brit band whose synth-driven hits show up from time to time on rock-of-the-'80s collections? For those only familiar with MTV hits like "Talk Talk" and "It's My Life," this compilation is the beginning of a revelation. Talk Talk mastermind Mark Hollis is an eccentric genius whose hook-laden hits hide an equally satisfying catalog of art-rock experimentation. As Talk Talk … mehrevolved, Hollis (opting for a cut-up technique that anticipated the Pro-Tools revolution) ditched synth-pop and produced some of the most sublime late-night records ever. Think Stevie Winwood tranquilized by listening to too much Blue Nile and you start to get the picture. But fair warning: buy this album, and there's a good chance you'll end up purchasing the whole catalog. --Bill Forman weniger
CD 1
01 - Today
02 - Talk Talk
03 - My Foolish Friend
04 - Such A Shame… mehr
05 - Dum Dum Girl
06 - It's My Life
07 - Give It Up
08 - Living In Another World
09 - Life's What You Make It
10 - Happiness Is Easy
11 - I Believe In You
12 - Desire weniger