Greatest Hits: King of Cool
Editorial Reviews
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A blatant bid to cash in on Dino's '90s cachet, Greatest Hits is still a credible collection of Martin's best. Its inclusion of material from both the singer's Capitol and Reprise years sets it apart; its 1998-specific liner notes--including dubious comparisons with John Denver and Jimmy Buffett--will date it as soon as the lounge craze loses steam. The disc charts, though not chronologically, Martin's entire career trajectory, from classy, jazzy crooner (early gems like "Powder Your Face with Sunshine," "Memories Are Made of This," and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" shine with uncluttered arrangements and big-band punch) to swingin', swayin' playboy (later cuts like "In the Chapel in the Moonlight," "Houston," and "The Door Is Still Open [To My Heart]," whose sappy '60s choral and orchestral backing somehow manage to stay out of his way). Repackage it any way you like, though--Martin's warm, velvety way with a melody remains timeless. --Sue VanHecke --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Greatest Hits: King of Cool, Music, Dean Martin, Pop, Pop Vocals, Popular Music, Traditional Pop, Vocal, Vocal Pop
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Recommended Music:
Wholesome [CD-single] [Import]
Grieg, Alfven and Jarnefelt [Enhanced]
Giuliani, Carulli and Paganini
Ghetto Postage [Explicit Lyrics]
Hunger for More [Explicit Lyrics]