Queer as Folk: Club Babylon [Soundtrack]

Queer as Folk: Club Babylon [Soundtrack]

ASIN: B0007NFMCQ

Editorial Reviews
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Released just in time to usher in the final season of Showtime's gritty, gay-themed series, this accompanying fifth soundtrack anthology expands upon a smart pop music sensibility whose popularity parallels the show itself. The 20 beat-savvy tracks here were inspired by the nightspot that's an integral part of the series' drama, a vibrant double-disc collection that interweaves such 80's-vintage club staples as Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy," and The Pet Shop Boys' (with an assist from Peter Rauhofer) "Break 4 Love" with more contemporary grooves like Ultra Nate's "Free" and "Safe From Harm" by Narcotic Thrust. Fans will note that a number of the versions here differ from those actually aired on the show. But as mixed by Chris Cox (disc one) and Abel Aguilera (the edgier, more expansive disc two) and seamlessly sequenced sans track gaps, the intent is not to offer up a slavish show song-score, but rather to synthesize a fictional night at Club Babylon that stretches from the first disc's upbeat pop to the sensual, hypnotic rhythms of Suzanne Palmer and Rachel Panay that highlight the closer. --Jerry McCulley

Product Description
The fifth season of Showtime's critically acclaimed and highly rated program begins in April, but Tommy Boy is getting the party started with this specially priced double disc collection of the hottest dance hits from the program's infamous "Club Babylon". Artists include Ultra Nate, Darude, INXS, Peter Rauhofer and Pet Shop Boys, Bronski Beat, Basement Jaxx, Inaya Day, Suzanne Palmer, Friburn & Uri, David Morales, Murk, Rachel Panay, and many more. The first four "Queer As Folk" CDs have sold in excess of 300,000 in North America alone.

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Average customer rating:

Pumpin' compilation

Awesome Set!

First disk much better than second

Club Babylon

Behind Club Babylon

Queer as Folk: Club Babylon
Original TV Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Tommy Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007NFMCQ
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Tracks:

Book Of Love Boy
Ultra Nate Free (Oscar Gs Space Afterhours Mix)
Bronski Beat Smalltown Boy
Morel True (The Faggot Is You) (Deep Dish Mix)
Sneaker Pimps Spin Spin Sugar (Armands Dark Garage Mix)
Kristine W Fly Again (Jrs World Club Anthem)
Amuka Appreciate Me (Trip To Paradise Mix)
Narcotic Thrust Safe From Harm (Peter Rauhofer Mix)
Peter Rauhofer + The Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration "Break 4 Love" (Friburn & Urik Tribal Mix)
Barry Harris feat Pepper Mashay Dive In The Pool (X Union Mix)

Tracks:

Suzanne Palmer Home (Offer Nissim Remix)
Kristine W The Wonder Of It All (Offer Nissim Remix)
Friburn & Urik I Need You
Murk Doesnt Really Matter (Friscia & Lamboy Remix)
Carl Cox feat. Hannah Robinson "Give Me Your Love" (Valentino Kanzyani Remix)
Loleatta Holloway Stand Up (Hott 22 Remix)
Inaya Day Lift It Up (DJ Paulo & Jamie J Sanchez Mix)
Afrika Bambaataa and The Millennium Of The Gods B More Shake (FC Nond Remix)
Rachel Panay Back To Love (Friscia & Lamboy Vocal Anthem Mix)
Gadjo So Many Times (Antoine Clamaran Remix)

Amazon.com

Released just in time to usher in the final season of Showtime's gritty, gay-themed series, this accompanying fifth soundtrack anthology expands upon a smart pop music sensibility whose popularity parallels the show itself. The 20 beat-savvy tracks here were inspired by the nightspot that's an integral part of the series' drama, a vibrant double-disc collection that interweaves such 80's-vintage club staples as Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy," and The Pet Shop Boys' (with an assist from Peter Rauhofer) "Break 4 Love" with more contemporary grooves like Ultra Nate's "Free" and "Safe From Harm" by Narcotic Thrust. Fans will note that a number of the versions here differ from those actually aired on the show. But as mixed by Chris Cox (disc one) and Abel Aguilera (the edgier, more expansive disc two) and seamlessly sequenced sans track gaps, the intent is not to offer up a slavish show song-score, but rather to synthesize a fictional night at Club Babylon that stretches from the first disc's upbeat pop to the sensual, hypnotic rhythms of Suzanne Palmer and Rachel Panay that highlight the closer. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

The fifth season of Showtime's critically acclaimed and highly rated program begins in April, but Tommy Boy is getting the party started with this specially priced double disc collection of the hottest dance hits from the program's infamous "Club Babylon". Artists include Ultra Nate, Darude, INXS, Peter Rauhofer and Pet Shop Boys, Bronski Beat, Basement Jaxx, Inaya Day, Suzanne Palmer, Friburn & Uri, David Morales, Murk, Rachel Panay, and many more. The first four "Queer As Folk" CDs have sold in excess of 300,000 in North America alone.

Customer Reviews:

Pumpin' compilation.......2007-04-16

I have this compilation on my music player and use it to boost my spirits at the gym, and it always works. I agree that the first cd takes a bit to warm up especially since the already-mentioned back-to-the-80s song after Ultra Nate (a song I don't really like). A really great circuit music compilation that stands on its own.

Awesome Set!.......2007-02-15

I thought the first CD was better than the second, although there were cuts on the second CD I liked very much. Having been in my prime in the 80s, I was familiar with most of the music, and took me back to Brussels, Belgium and the club scene there. Dare I say I use these CDs for work outs now LOL. From an old school clubber, I give it 4 thumbs up. Only because there were some dragging tracks on the 2nd CD, and not enough mix in my opinion. That Spin Spin Sugar is awesome!

First disk much better than second.......2007-01-22

The mixing was really great on these CDs, but the first disk was definitely much better than the second.

Club Babylon.......2007-01-20

Slightly dissappointed with this soundtrack. There are some good songs on this 2 disc collection, however, it wasn't as good as the season 1-5 soundtracks were.

Behind Club Babylon.......2006-10-27

For those who haven't purchased this anthology it's a must have!!! The 2cd set captures the spirit of Babylon. A night at the club is like this and here is your own personal ticket to Babylon..

For me, it fit right in with my Ministry of Sound and Gatecrasher cd's ..

As a fan I loved it... As a House Music and Club junkie it was a wish come true!!!!
I highly recommend to everyone... The Babylon theme is very present througout the first cd and more distinct in the second... Krintine W. who is synonomous with QAF / Babylon featured almost every season (except 4) is featured twice beutifully ... Her unique talent and sheer vitue make this trip to Babylon worthwhile !!!!

CD one has a widely accessible range using new wave and hard house beats we commonly associate with the "Babylon" genre. The second CD expands on the "Babylon" theme further stepping "out" by using darker beats that are more "circuit" or "NYC" beats I am used to.. "Babylon" never compromises. Both CD are really solid and both are unique enough to stand alone or playing in sequence...

"Lio", "Delerium", "Mandalay" "Kosheen", "Roc Project", "The Chemical Brothers" and "Gioia" are strangely absent from this compilation which were featured throughout seasons 2 and 3 provided the "queer" sound that became associated with QAF. This by no means takes anything at all from this truly awesome CD . Chris Cox and Abel Aguilera do an excellent job in stepping away from that and featuring artists that are truly unique add showcasing new ones to QAF

i laughed... I cried... I celebrated... I had a melacholy experience with Season 5 closing what is essentially a groundbreaking television this CD lets you take some of that "Babylon" home!!!!

I had a night out with Brian, Mikey, and boys of Babylon

The only thing I want more of is "Babylon Series" CDs!!!!!

Suggested Previews:

DISC 1
1) Book of Love "Boy" (Original Mix)

3) Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy" (original Mix)

5) Sneaker Pimps "Spin Spin Sugar" Armand's Dark Garage Mix)

6) Kristine W. Fly Again (JR's World Club Anthem)

9) Peter Rauhofer + Pet Shop Boys = The Collaboration "Break 4 Love" (Friburn & Urik tribal Mix)

DISC 2

1) Suzanne Palmer "Home" (Offer Nissim Mix)

2) "The Wonder Of It All"(Offer Nissim Mix)

5) Carl Cox Feat. Hannah Robinson "Give Me Your Love" (valentino Kanzyani Remix)

6) Loleatta Holloway "Stand Up" (Hott 22 Remix)

10) Gadjo "So Many Times" (Antoine Clamaran Remix)

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