Eurythmics: We Too Are One (Remastered + Expanded) CD Track Listing

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Eurythmics We Too Are One (Remastered + Expanded) (1989)
We Too Are One (Remastered + Expanded)\n2005 RCA/Sony/BMG\n\nOriginally Released August 24, 1989\nCD Edition Released September 12, 1989\nRemastered + Expanded CD Edition Released November 15, 2005 \n'Boxed' 8CD Collection Released in UK + Europe November 14, 2005\n'Boxed' 8CD Collection Released in USA November 21, 2005\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: Switching to Arista Records in the U.S., Eurythmics made their last album together with We Too Are One, and they went out in style. Calling upon a broad pop range, their seventh album was their best since Be Yourself Tonight in 1985. The sound was varied, the melodies were strong, and the lyrics were unusually well-crafted. In retrospect, the album can be seen as a dry run for Annie Lennox's debut solo album, Diva (1992); songs like "Don't Ask Me Why" (which grazed the U.S. Top 40) serve as precursors to the dramatic ballads to come. There is, however, an air of romantic resignation throughout We Too Are One, appropriate to its valedictory nature. The disc spawned four chart singles in the U.K. and returned Eurythmics to number one in the album charts, but it did not substantially improve Eurythmics' reduced commercial standing in the U.S., confirming that it was time for Lennox and Dave Stewart to pursue other opportunities. \n\n [The 2005 reissue features remastered sound and bonus tracks that originally appeared on singles, as well as a previously unreleased cover of the Smiths' "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me."] -- William Ruhlmann\n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW ('Boxed')\n"Deluxe" is the word, December 14, 2005 \nBy Philip A.Cohen (Bay Harbor Islands, Florida United States)\nAfter 26 months of cancelled release dates, the expanded/remastered Eurythmics CD series is finally here, and for those of you who want all 8 titles, the UK/Europe "Boxed" set is the cheapest way to get them. The CDs more than live up to expectations, with excellent sound, three-panel cardboard packaging (each with a side pocket for an attractive and informative booklet), and a very sturdy outer box. The bonus tracks are a combination of non-L.P. b-sides, original 12" dance remixes by the artists themselves, some unreleased songs & versions (including cover versions of tracks by Lou Reed, Thunderclap Newman, The Doors, The Beatles & French Chanteuse Francoise Hardy), and 2 later 1990's re-mixes by independant remixers (they're not bad). Unless you were an avid collector of the group's UK 7", 12" & CD singles, all of the bonus material will be new to your collection. However, these discs (packed as they are with bonus tracks) only get about half of the group's vinyl-only songs and versions onto CD. Presumably, there will be some future archival box to get the remaining tracks onto CD. Amazon.com seems to be having exceptional difficulty obtaining or supplying this set to customers, but let there be no doubt: it was released in the UK & Europe November 14,2005, and widely advertised in UK music magazines by the manufacturer (BMG/Sony), whose advertisements specifically stated a Nov.14,2005 release date. If you can't get it here, then try record stores in England (as I did). The set is worth your extra effort to obtain it. Amazon was asking me to approve a second shipping postponement (until late January 2006). I declined, and obtained the set quite easily elsewhere. Amazon did some strange things, pretending that the set hadn't been released, temporarily removing customer reviews of the set, and stopping the marketplace merchants from offering the set (as they had been). \n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW ('Boxed')\nNice but something is missing, January 6, 2006 \nBy Danielik (Paris, France)\nThe box is very nice and I agree with other positive comments on Amazon. However, I want to stress my deception in seeing that "1984 - For the love of big brother" is NOT included in the box. It is a wonderful album (released under a different label) and certainly I expected to find it in such a collection. \n\nAnother missing point is: lyrics. At the time, all vynil LPs included printed lyrics, while now in the CD jacket there is just a leaflet with photos and historical comments. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nSpectacular close to the 1980s!, July 21, 2006 \nBy Distant Voyageur "Nicholas Computer" (Io)\nIt had been two years since the experimental and innovative classic "Savage" was released and The Eurythmics duo were beginning to become increasingly fractured as Annie Lennox and Dave Stewert were increasingly at odds with each other to the point that they actually recorded their albums in separate studios. Yet amidst the acrimony, the duo managed to produce one last album entitled "We Too Are One" which is ironic since the duo were very distant from each other and would split the following year. This final release from them is a major shift away from the feminine rage of "Savage" in favor of a more soulful jazzier sound on the slower tracks but almost pure rock with the more energetic tracks. "The King and Queen of America" is arguably the fastest song the duo have recorded to date. But my favorite song is "How Long" which is about a fractuous relationship and waiting for it to reach the breaking point. The CD closes with the beautiful and haunting "When The Day Goes Down". \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nUnderneath This Canopy Of Snow., November 27, 2005 \nBy Jason Stein (Chula Vista, CA United States)\nBy 1989, the Eurythmics had all but lost their momentum in America. "Don't Ask Me Why" only peaked at #40, and they had no further singles come close. Yet, it was not an entire loss. "We Too Are One" had several good songs on it, but the album as a whole lacked something special. It's not a surprise then that the duo split for ten years after this album. They just sound tired and out of ideas here compared to other albums. I felt the best songs were "Angel" and "When The Day Goes Down". This marked a more mature Eurthymics on a musical scale. Just listen to the arrangements on "Don't Ask Me Why" and "Sylvia". Elsewhere, there is embarrassment in the campy-sounding "Revival", one of my least favorite Eurythmics songs. And the rest is adequate with "We Two Are One", "(My My) Baby's Gonna Cry" and "How Long?" leading the second tier songs on the disc. There's an overwrought quality to "The King And Queen Of America", "Revival" and "You Hurt Me (And I Hate You)" that detracts from the whole product. \n\nThis isn't to say that this is the Eurythmics at their worst, no, they were never subpar on any release, but it just didn't make an impression on me when it was released in September 1989. It's still not one of my favorite albums of theirs to listen to today. \n\nAs usual, Dave remastered the disc and it sounds great. No lyrics included. The liner notes are good, as are the extra photos of the time period. The b-sides are decent with "Precious" and "See No Evil" being average fare. The dance remix of "The King And Queen Of America" is rather obnoxious blending the hip-hop trends of the time into the mix. However, "Angel (Choir Version)" is fantastic. It's like an acoustic, gospel/vocal version of the song, and it reimagines the original very well. Their cover of The Smiths' "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" is all right, but again, nothing special. \n\nSo, this album coming at the end of the 80's and pretty much the end of their career as a duo until 1999's "Peace" is a mixed bag. But, I'd gamble on saying that it's better than "Peace". \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nPossibly The Best Eurythmics Album , November 17, 2005 \nBy Dennis Dunigan "Dennis Dunigan" (Indiana)\nThis Is With Out A Doubt The Most Over Looked Album The Eurythmics Recorded, It Is One Of Their Best. Every Song Is A Total Gem To Be Treasured, It's Always Been Perplexing Why It Was Not A Huge Hit. It Contained All The Great Sounds Dave & Annie Were Loved For, The Cool Synthesizers And Rocking Guitars And Soulful Sounds, Great Melodies And Catchy Hooks. You Hurt Me (And I Hate You) The King & Queen Of America And Angel Are Some Of The Best Songs They Recorded. But Once Again The Bonus Tracks Are Missing Some Key Related Songs. \n\n1. Rich Girl [B-Side] \n2. Revival [Extended Dance Mix]. \n3. (My My) Baby's Gonna Cry [Single Re-Mix]. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nBig improvement from "Savage", June 4, 2002 \nBy Thomas K. Dye (Richmond, CA)\nI totally thought I was going to hate an album with a song called "You Hurt Me And I Hate You" (does this sound like a three-year-old's whiny tantrum or what?) but in fact it's one of my favorite songs on the album. It starts off with a grandiose, soulful cry for help, then goes into a big funky verse and chorus, before leading into that MAGNIFICENT middle-eight where Annie deepens her voice with dark menace and purpose. It's really satisfying; this is one time you can tell Annie isn't going to take the heartache of life lying down. \n\nThat's probably why in the end this has become one of my favorites; Annie sings more about dealing with pain and moving on ("When the Day Goes Down","Revival","The King and Queen of America") than just wallowing in it. Couple that with a bigger production than usual and you have a really fun album to listen to. And I love to hear David play his funky guitar to boot! \n\n\nHalf.com Details \nContributing artists: Charlie Wilson \nProducer: David A. Stewart, Jimmy Iovine \n\nAlbum Notes\nEurythmics: Annie Lennox (vocals); David A. Stewart (guitar, background vocals).\n\nAdditional personnel: Pat Seymour (keyboards); Olle Romo (drums); Chucho Merchan (programming); Charlie Wilson (background vocals).\n\nIronically titled, considering it was the last Eurythmics album for a decade, 1989's WE TOO ARE ONE is a solid farewell from Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox. Rebounding from 1988's somewhat disappointing SAVAGE, the album is a well-produced collection of strong, diverse songs.\n\nPerhaps too diverse; the contrasting musical paths the pair followed after their breakup can be clearly seen here in retrospect. The stomping "We Two Are One" and the Motownish "(My My) Baby's Gonna Cry," prefigure the more R&B-influenced direction of Dave Stewart's Spiritual Cowboys; while the delicate but substantial art-pop of "When the Day Goes Down" and the lyrically blunt "You Hurt Me and I Hate You" (one of two tracks Lennox wrote without Stewart), foreshadow Lennox's solo albums.
This rock cd contains 15 tracks and runs 70min 49sec.
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