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Chris Isaak - Best of Chris Isaak (CD + DVD) Audio CD

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Chris Isaak Band: Chris Isaak
Title: Best of Chris Isaak (CD + DVD)
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Release Date: 2006-05-09
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: San Francisco Days 2: Somebody's Crying 3: Wicked Game 4: Baby Did A Bad Thing 5: Let Me Down Easy 6: Two Hearts 7: King Without A Castle 8: Only the Lonely 9: Speak of the Devil 10: Blue Spanish Sky 11: You Owe Me Some Kind of Love 12: Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me) 13: Let's Have A Party 14: Dancin' 15: Blue Hotel 16: Please, I Want You To Want Me 17: Forever Blue 18: Wicked Game (DVD) 19: Dancin' (DVD) 20: San Francisco Days (DVD) 21: Blue Spanish Sky (DVD) 22: Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing (DVD) 23: Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me) (DVD) 24: Let Me Down Easy (DVD) 25: Blue Hotel (DVD) 26: Dark Moon (DVD) 27: Don't Make Me A Dream About You (DVD) 28: Think Of Tomorrow (DVD) 29: Go Walking Down There (DVD) 30: You Owe Me Some Kind of Love (DVD) 31: Gone Ridin' (DVD) 32: Please (DVD) 33: Washington Square (DVD) 34: Wicked Game (DVD, European Version)

Be Sure to get the Version with the DVD
Sometimes hilarious, sometimes insightful, I have watched it over and over. I love Chris Isaak's music, so the CD was a no brainer, but what I love the most is getting to watch his videos with his commentary. Thank you Chris.


It was going to be a hand puppet, but I guess I was lucky to get the pencil...
From his first CD with Silvertone to "Always Got Tonight" (the final CD represented on this set), you get to follow Isaak's progress from Presley/Orbison acolyte to the delightful, quirky original he is today. Chris Isaak is the modern master of high-lonesome and old time croon. While "Wicked Game" (from "Heart Shaped World") was his lone proper hit, he's had many memorable songs and two albums to hone his craft before he entered the national consciousness.

What is interesting is that, even as he has matured as an artist, the roots to his music are still directly traceable to Sun Records. The obsessive Elvis Presley singles "Driving" and "Blue Hotel" to the more subtle "Let Me Down Easy," Isaak has remained stunningly consistent. The songs are always sly and sexy, even with the occasional foray into different vocal styles (the hot growl on "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing" from "Forever Blue").

The CD is missing a few songs ("Don't Make Me Dream About You," "Solitary Man," "Cryin'" and "Go Walking Down There"), but if you get the DVD version there are six songs that aren't on the CD.

The DVD is a treat for another great reason. Skip watching the music videos; make sure to watch with Isaak's commentary. For those familiar with his (inexplicably not yet of DVD) Shotime series or his live shows, Isaak's got a very dry and quirky sense of humor. His belly-laugh-a-minute comments make the extra expenditure worth it.

But even more interesting is watching a young Chris Isaak looking like a pompadoured Rockabilly star on "Blue Hotel" and "Dancin'. " It's easy to see how he became a movie-star in training ("The Silence of the Lambs (Widescreen Special Edition)," "Little Buddha" and "A Dirty Shame (NC-17 Rated Theatrical Version)"), but also just as interesting to see the stars who guested in his videos, including the late Chris Penn. But really, make sure you listen to this for the commentary. It's a blast.


Chris Isaac CD/DVD Best of
It is better than average product. . something you might return to once in a while and not be resigned to the shelves from now on. He is an under rated singer songwritter funnyman model actor. . . more guts than Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise easily. IF he would only apply himself, get that PR position filled, find a publicist, quit being a slacker Chris. How about Stevie Nicks opening up for your show? Use it or loss it in other words. I just saw you in Albuquerque this past week and you're a treasure. Is your humor off the cuff or rehearsed. . . your funnier than Steve Martin, seriously! I love your music and have about six of your CD's now so keep up the great work. . . alright already.


Chris Isaak-Great!!
I love every track and I listen to it alot. This is so fun to listen to. The DVD is fun Mr. Isaak has a great sense of humor. I would by this again in a heart beat. .


Stress relief
No better way to get rid of stress. Put the CD in the car stereo, wind the windows down and hit the road. The DVD is great as well, both with and without the funny comment. And if you have the chance to see Chris Isaak live, don't hesitate.


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