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Review: Francoise Hardy En Vogue - Best Of 1962-1967 captures the peak of Hardy's iconic career during her influential years on the Vogue label. Between 1962 and 1967, Hardy emerged as a symbol of French elegance and introspective pop, captivating audiences worldwide with her distinct charm and emotional depth. This compilation features her most enduring hits, like 'Tous les garcons et les filles', 'Mon amie la rose' and 'L'amitie', which embody the heartfelt sentimentality and existential undertones she brought to the French ye-ye scene. Hardy's songs, sung in French, English, Italian and German, highlight her international appeal and versatility, securing her place as a cultural icon from France to Japan. Her timeless melodies have been featured in contemporary films (including Wes Anderson's), TV series and ads, proving her enduring influence on music and style. Known for blending folk-rock, chanson and even touches of psychedelia, Hardy's work from these years reflects her unique voice in 1960s pop culture. This collection is essential for any fan of Hardy's atmospheric ballads and a perfect tribute to her role as a global ambassador of French sophistication.

Review: In 2024, H.E.R. marks the fifth anniversary of her critically acclaimed album I Used To Know Her with a special 2xLP reissue. Featuring all 19 original tracks, including standout hits like 'Could've Been' featuring Bryson Tiller and 'Take You There', this release captures H.E.R.'s signature blend of soul, r&b and introspective lyricism. This edition is a must-have for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Review: The self-titled debut album by Whitney Houston was released when the singer was just 22 years old, after mega-producer Clive Davis scouted her at a dive bar performance in New York City. It permanently branded the New Jersey-born music legend's name onto the map, despite initially lukewarm sales, and obviously Houston went on to become the bestselling female album of the 1980s. With classics such as 'How Will I Know', 'The Greatest Love Of All' and 'Hold Me' all appearing, this 2023 reissue cements the legend's most enduring ballads once more.

Review: If you aren't a fan of Whitney Houston then who even are you? Years after her tragic passing she remains an icon of soul, r&b and pop. One of the best voices of her, and any, generation, she proved that early on with this 13 times Platinum album that also reached Diamond certification. This was her debut and was also the first female solo album in history to ever generate three number-one singles in 'Saving All My Love,' 'How Will I Know,' and 'Greatest Love of All.' The album hit number one in the album charts and stayed there for a mightily impressive 14 weeks. This reissue is well worth having, then.

Review: Oh Whitney how we miss your belting tones and killer grooves. Years after her passing The Voice's legacy lives on through her exceptional back catalogue which is once again getting reissued by Sony. My Love Is Your Love arrived in 1998 and was one of her biggest hits across Europe. It was her first record in eight years after a long break following I'm Your Baby Tonight and sold over 10 million copies. It found Whitney introducing hip-hop elements for the first time and produced big hits like 'When You Believe', a duet with Mariah Carey.

Review: The Voice, as she was affectionately known, is having plenty of her greatest albums all reissued this year and that is never going to be bad news. Whitney Houston's range, emotion and heartfelt delivery style is surely never going to be bettered and even by her own standards she was in superlative form on I'm Your Baby Tonight, her third studio album back in 1990. At this stage she was already one of the most successful recording artists in history but didn't let up with singles including the title track, and 'We Didn't Know', a duet with Stevie Wonder, both proving massive.

Review: What's your favourite Whitney tune and why is it all of them? Famously known as The Voice for the incredible range and emotion she could deliver on the mic the late great Whitney was a pioneering artist who always wanted to do more than the pop hits her label often tried to push on her. That's evident when you look at how her sound changed over the years from album to album. I'm Your Baby Tonight came in the middle of her career in 1990 and has since been certified quadruple platinum in the US. It is packed with funk, dance-pop delights and emotive ballads plus a fine collar with Stevie Wonder.

Review: Several of Whitney Houston's albums are being reissued right now including this soundtrack to The Preacher's Wife, making its first ever appearance on vinyl. The album is the best-selling gospel record of all time and was released in November 1996, featuring songs both performed and produced by Houston herself and she also, of course starred in the film. Her heart-swelling vocals make this an emotional record with the hauntingly beautiful likes of 'I Believe In You and Me,' spiritual sounds of 'Joy To The World,' and fine guest artists including Shirley Caesar, the Georgia Mass Choir and Houston's mother and singing legend in her own right, Cissy Houston.

Review: Several of Whitney Houston's albums are being reissued right now including this soundtrack to The Preacher's Wife, which is now making its first ever appearance on vinyl. The album is the best-selling gospel record of all time and was released in November 1996. It features songs both performed and produced by Houston herself and she also, of course starred in the film. Her heart-swelling vocals make this an emotional record with the hauntingly beautiful likes of 'I Believe In You and Me,' spiritual sounds of 'Joy To The World,' and fine guest artists including Shirley Caesar, the Georgia Mass Choir, and Houston's mother and singing legend in her own right, Cissy Houston.