Compilation: Hits Of 1990 Volume 2
Released: 1990 – EMI
Number of tracks: 18
Number one singles: 1 — "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul
Other top ten singles: 5
Best track: "Opposites Attract" by Paula Abdul
Hidden gem: "No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Megadeth (!)
1990. You remember it. Well if you don't, that's too bad. You missed a killer year in music, and you ought to hang your head in shame. Do it now. Don't worry. I'll wait.
You missed Paula Abdul singing with an animated cat! I know, animation is everywhere now. You can probably produce something to Toy Story standards with a mobile phone app these days. But trust me, in 1990, this was something to behold. It takes serious ca$h to produce an animated pop promo. A-ha had done it, so had Peter Gabriel, now Paula Abdul was doing it. Result? A massive number 1 single.
You also missed some classic house. "Italo House Mix" by Rococo, "Numero Uno" by Starlight, "I Thank You" by Adeva – that last one wasn't big with me but ya get my drift – which are all here. And you missed "Dangerous" by Roxette which should've got more attention than those sappy ballads of theirs. And also "Sweet Surrender" by Wet Wet Wet. Okay, so it wasn't all good.
But most of all, you missed one of the best novelty songs of all time: "Check Out The Chicken" by Grandmaster Chicken and D.J. Duck. A song which came from The Netherlands, no less! I'd never have guessed that. And it had an animated video as well. Genius. You miss this, you're doing yourself a disservice.
Rating: 6/10
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