Best Of Chris Isaak

I'm a latecomer to the music of Chris Isaak. Sure, I saw the video for "Wicked game" and thought it was good, but I never bought any albums until about a year ago. While going through a break up, I was seeking out music to drown my sorrow, and was given the suggestion to check out Isaak. I bought one album, and after a couple of listenings, went back and bought three more. I swear, he was writing about my particular situation in several songs. For those that wish to know that they are not alone when feeling the pain of unrequited love, or if you feel that you were "done wrong" by your girl, these are your songs. Besides the subject matter, it doesn't hurt that the band can actually play, and Isaak can actually sing. In a world of manufactured "stars", it is nice to know that some musicians can actually do music. As for the DVD part of this combo set, it is very well done. Technically, it is basic 2.0 stereo, which was a bit of a let down in a world of 5.1 surround sound, but this is not a limitation. I played the disc in 2.0 and it sounded pretty good. I then set my receiver to Dolby Pro-Logic II, and the sound got even better. It might not be true 5.1, but the music engulfed me and was very balanced from all of the speakers. In short, as I said, the rendering is not a limitation for listening enjoyment. One very unusual thing for a music DVD is the inclusion of Isaak's commentary for each song. I thought this might be some ego driven thing, but no. Chris Isaak is very funny. He has a dry, self-depreciating style of humor that is devoid of ego. The music alone is great, but the commentary is also terrific. Besides the commentary during the songs, also check out the "preamble", where Isaak very cleverly makes light of the production value. While watching very low tech pencil drawings of Isaak and his band in the studio, hear Issak's voice saying, "we were going to use film, and then hand puppets, then they gave me this pencil." And his request to the viewer about to watch the videos which span many years, "While watching the videos, see if you can see when in out career we became bitter." Funny stuff in the context of the visual. The bottom line, this is a fine "get to know Chris Isaak" set for the uninitiated, and for fans, a chance to hear and watch the music from this talented group. You might also find, as I have, that he is also a very funny guy.

What can I say. I've always loved Chris Isaak's music. His loving ballads and good looks can't be beat. Every song has something to offer. The DVD has commentary if you want, which gives good insite to each song, with a sense of humor that shows he's human too. I wish there was a DVD on all of his songs. The DVD also offers a couple songs I haven't heard on any of his CDs. Also, the DVD offers the videos without the commentary. I do not like country music, but Chris provides the country side, with rock, stories and heartfelt songs that are relateable. The Dvd/Cd Best of Chris Isaak has a good combination of songs from all of his releases. I like the DVD best because he makes you feel he is singing to you AND he is good looking in a bad boy/good boy old fashion new modern look. Hard to get all of that in one artist.

Heard a Chris Isaak song on the radio while driving and decided to order one. Order this one just my chance and it is my new favorite. Love his voice. I also like that the write up sleeve with the cd tells the story behind the writing of each song. Some are “interesting”. Order the cd just to read them.

Excellent music - really enjoying this CD

What a voice! Only Orbison better!

I absolutely love this cd. This song is truly the best of Chris Isaak from the first track to the last. The great thing about this cd is that the liner notes has pictures and tells how Chris came up with the ideas for his songs. There are some fun, cool, rockin covers such as Only the Lonely and I Want You to Want Me. You will not regret this purchase.

great delivery and cd

This is perfect if you own all of C.I.'s cds and want to have one that consolidates the top hits. It's also perfect if you want all those hits but don't have every cd and you get a couple extra bonus songs too. Chris has the purest voice that can melt your heart when he's singing about lost love. Although he's been around for ages and has a devout following of fans, he is not one of those in your face and on every music show kind of guys. His songs popup allover but most people probably can't name who the singer is. That's a good thing for those of us wanting tickets to his shows. SSSHHHHH ! Chris is GREAT !!!!!

Ce best of est une très bonne compilation de la musique de Chris Isaak. Très belles chansons, très belles mélodies, une voix magnifique. Idéal pour découvrir Chris Isaak et avoir envie d'acheter ses autres albums......

Alle grote hits op een rijtje. Prachtige opname. Nostalgie alom !!

Tutto ok

Wer Chris Issak nur von "Wicked Game" kennt sollte sich die Cd unbedingt anhören. Die Best of ist sehr hörenswert und die "liner notes" sind wirklich sehr interresant. 1. San Francisco Days Typischer Chris Isaak song. Kling sehr relaxt und ist der ideale Song für das Cabrio. 2. Somebody's Crying Klasse Titel, sehr emotional. Geschrieben nach einer party und eine Zusammentreffen mit der EX und das hört man. 3. Wicked Game Der bis jetzt größte Hit und ein wunderbarer Liebessong. 4. Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing Unglaublicher bluesiger Titel, auch das kann Chris 5. Let Me Down Easy Wunderschöner Popsong und ein toller Text. Chris mit sehr starken Gesang. 6. Two Hearts Netter Titel, aber einer der schwächeren. 7. King Without A Castle Wirklich ein unglaublicher Popsong, eine wahre Perle des Albumes. Mein Lieblingstitel dieser CD. 8. Only The Lonely Roy Orbison Cover, bekannter Song und gut gecovert. 9. Speak Of the Devil Wieder ein weinig bluesiger. Guter Titel aber keiner der überragenden. 10. Blue Spanish Sky Wieder ein verträumter Titel ala Chris Isaak 11. You Owe Me Some Kind Of Love Toller titel, nach den beiden schwächeren kommt wieder ein Hammersong. Ein wenig rockiger mit tollen Refrain. 12. Can't Do A Thing [To Stop Me] Wunderschöner Liebessong, sehr langsam und sehr gefühlvoll interpretiert. 13. Let's Have A Party Wieder ein Weckruf und ein sehr popiger und schneller Titel. Die große Stärke von Chris Isaak ist einfach das er auch das beherrscht. 14. Dancin' In der Dusche komponiert und er hört sich auch an wie aus eine Guß. 15. Blue Hotel Einer der besten Titel der Cd. Schöne Ballde mit einem unvergleichlichen Chris Isaak. 16. Please Ein weitere Knaller, wundervoller Refrain. 17. I Want You To Want Me Der nächste Megasong, ein richtiger Rocker und einfach nur genial. 18. Forever Blue (Acoustic Version) Für seine Ex geschrieben und ich habe selten einen Song gehört der so emotional ist. Durchgehend hat Chris Isaak hier ein hohes Niveau und es sind keine Füllstücke nötig um die Best of CD zu füllen. Eine tolle Stimme und ein tolle Musik zu meißt sehr guten Texten, was will man mehr. Anspieltipps: Wicked game, King without a castle, Blue Hotel, Please, I want you to want me

基本的にはロイ・オービソンにも通じる、ウェルメイドなポップソングのシンガーソングライターだと思うのですが、ちょっとネジれていて時々、すっと暗い感じが曲に漂うのが好きです。 代表曲の一つWicked Gameにもそんな感じが現れていると思います。 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAOxCqSxRD0 そういうところから楽曲がリンチやキューブリックの映画に使われたりもするのでしょう。 前述の PVの男優（？）も彼だということで、映画俳優としても活躍していたようです。