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Essentially Naked

Bif Naked - Essentially Naked Audio CD

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Band: Bif Naked
Title: Essentially Naked
Rating:

Release Date: 2007-01-08
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Rich and Filthy 2: Back in the Day 3: I Love Myself Today 4: Spaceman 5: Lucky 6: Daddys Getting Married 7: Moment of Weakness 8: My Satan Poem 9: Tango Shoes 10: My Whole Life 11: Chotee 12: Leader 13: My Bike 14: No Me Drink 15: Twitch 16: Choking on the Truth 17: Eine Tasse Tea 18: Everything 19: Tell on You 20: Spaceman [Remix] 21: Lucky [Remix] 22: I Love Myself Today [Remix]

Definitive
her style, talent and natural beauty have since captivated me, and she has yet to disappoint. i've been an avid fan of Bif Naked since i first heard "spaceman" on Much Music. Bif is uncompromising, her lyrics are personal; she speaks from her perspective, most of them deep with angst and feelings of betrayal, but others forgiving but not forgetting. this is a great collection of her work, its a time span of 10 years of her music. i would call it the definitive collection of what Bif Naked is musically [hence the title, 'Essentially Naked'] and well, it comes with videos for singles. its a great deal, what more can you ask for? .

AWESOME BIF NAKED COLLECTION!
Not only that but theres a DVD included -her great videos to these songs! If you have not heard much of her music and/or believe this is the type of artist you'd enjoy and have been wanting to purchase one of her albums. This is an excellent collection of Bif Naked songs & spoken word from Bif's previous albums. . . BUY THIS ONE! Alternative-Rock Chick-Style at its best! Highly Recommended!!!.

Is Bif Naked ready for a Best Of collection already??? Why the hell not!!

It's interesting to figure out what Bif was trying to be when she first exploded onto the scene with her debut lp from 1994(either a teenage punky lesbian in "Everything"; an alterna-queen on "Daddy's Getting Married" and "My Bike"; a pop princess on "My Whole Life"). Bif Naked has so far peaked in the US with her astounding Punk/Pop masterpiece I Bifficus(1998) And then faded back to Canadian obscurity after the release of Purge(2001), but listening to this carefully constructed non-sequential selection of Bif's various singles and poems from her first three albums(and various in betweens) justifies the need to highlight Bif at her best.

But listening to her rocking I Bifficus tracks, it's easy to see why this Mare has made such an impact in her hometown of Canada. "Moment Of Weekness" and "Twitch" are classic Bif attitude with their high energy punk likeabilities, while "Chotee" follows the same mantra with a more personal and dark touch. As good a song as "Lucky" is, it makes you wonder if that was just Bif's attempt at mainstream success.

When Purge came around in 2001, Bif tries a more universal approach to the rock genre, releasing high energy party anthems like "I Love Myself Today"; bubbly punk/pop like "Tango Shoes", as well as more mainstream tracks like "Choaking On The Truth" and "Leader".

Bif's personality comes through the most in the well-spoken poems that appear throughout this compilation, the devil seems to be a common theme. And the newer tracks, "Rich and Filthy" and "Back In The Day" are as infectious and fun as any of the other singles. The BIG bonus is the special DVD that comes with this collection, including 14 videos that just don't dissapoint. If you're a Music video nut(like myself) than the DVD alone is worth the purchase!

Overall, take a sample of I Love Myself Today, Moment Of Weakness, Everything, or My Satan Poem and if you enjoy any of those tracks, this set may find a happy home in your collection.

Bif Displays Her Essential Talent
They are so passionate and She Is Sooo talanted. Bif Naked Has put together some of the best songs written in Canadian History. What makes the songs extra special is That they are written through Bif's lifes experiences. She Has an excellent grasp on life and alot of singers and artists can learn alot from her.
Here are the Songs seeing as tho they are not listed here (No picture either I think Bif deserves Better):

1. Rich And Filthy(2003): An Upbeat Song To Start It Off 5/5

2. Back In The Day(2003): This song Lets you know what its like to be poor trying to get a music carrer going. I think its an excellent life experience song. 5/5

3. I Love Myself Today(2001): A song about not taking any bull from any partner that you may have and loving and respecting yourself. excellent. 5/5

4. Spaceman (1998): One of My Favorite songs Of The 90's. 5/5

5. Lucky (1998): One of my Favorite songs By Bif about relationships. 5/5

6. Daddy's Gettin Married(1994): A really emotional Song About her father remarrying after her parents divorsed and the feelings she feels about it. 5/5

7. Moment Of Weakness (1998): This song its about her boyfriend cheating with someone Who looks just like her. 5/5

8. My Satan Poem (1994): I like these little poems she has in there. They are so real. 5/5

9. Tango Shoes (2001): This song Is about being better off without the other person I love it. 5/5

10. My Whole Life (1994): excellent song about life and no matter what it'll go on. 5/5

11. Chotee(1998): Tis song is about her Marrying her Drummer and how it never worked out. 5/5

12. Leader(2001): A song about people following you and being your own person and not lettin noone else follow you. 5/5

13. My Bike(1994):A more laid back song about Love. 5/5

14. No Me Drink (1997): Another poem about being true to yourself, honesty. 5/5

15. Twitch (2000): A more upbeat songabout a boyfriend with a girlfriend. 5/5

16. Chocking On The Truth (2001): very good upbeat song. 5/5

17. Eine Tasse Tea (2000): My Favorite poem on the CD. Its so true. 5/5

18. Everything (1994): This is about Her wanting to be with someone who is already taken. 5/5

19. Tell On You (1994): A very Emotional Song About abuse and trying to get up the nerve to tell on the abuser. 5/5

20. Spaceman Remix (1998): A dancier version of the original and its a good mix. 5/5

21. Lucky Remix(1998): A more upbeat version of Lucky excellent beat. 5/5

22. I love Myself Today Remix (2001): a more dancey techno song very good remix. 5/5

Also with this CD comes a DVD with these Videos:

1. Chocking On The Truth
2. Tango Shoes
3. I Love Myself Today
4. We're Not Gonna Take It
5. Twitch
6. Moment Of Weakness
7. Lucky
8. Chotee
9. Spaceman
10. Everything
11. My Whole Life
12. Daddy's Gettin Married
13. Tell On You

This CD Is An Excellent Collection Of Bif Naked's Work. Buy It its worth the money and more.

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