I would rate the overall product, I could have stayed at least have to deduct a star, and the following reasons:
I. The cover is put together rather carelessly, but the decisive factor is indeed the content.
II. With regard to the contents of the booklet, we would have liked more. Thus, the lyrics do not find, for example herein, but a little part credible history to album. Thus, Falco's biographer, Peter Lanz, plan out that the artist wanted to finish with "TSND" the Jeanny Trilogy. He has no proof nor a sound indication - the name "Jeanny" does not appear in the song. (To all who believe that Bollands would publish Part III: The had zusammenklabüsterte snippets from the English 12 "version of" Jeanny I "-. Can be found on the" heroes "of today simultaneously hear compilation - mixed with selbsteingesungenem refrain. ) alone that the lyrics to "TSND" are not of Falco himself, I would think: "And we danced a summer" - something hit exemplary falcon would never put on paper, I think (and therefore should his dear Lord. not believe manager Horst Bork sooner if this in his book, which - of course - nothing but the truth [sounds familiar, or] represents, claims to have written many of the songs themselves genius who "and we danced a summer". seals who writes my opinion no Commissioner, Amadeus or whatever Moreover dead can not defend themselves -.. But who pointed his ears, hears Hans Hölzel turns around with such allegations in the grave)
Furthermore, the booklet full of misspellings bursting.
III. The songs are not all new: Jeanny I & II are likely to be known to all, "Qué Pasa Hombre" and "Poison" most also. "Return To Forever" is merely the new mixed Intro, "Forever", the new mixed Outro. That leaves just 5 new songs and a special mix of "TSND". Which brings us to the positives ...
1. "Nuevo Africano" (4/5 points) is a typical Falco Song: semi-rapping, half singing leads his voice through this song that consists of English and German lines. The chorus is sung in English. The background voices actually awaken associations with Africa.
Why this song was not accepted by Teldec? I can not answer it with the best intentions. It is certainly better than "Untouchable", "tricks", "Garbo" and "Satellite to Satellite"! With "Wiener Blut" and "Falco Rides Again" He can also take it easy - but most of all it fits stylistically better to B-side of "Wiener Blut" album as the songs Bolland. A produced with Mende and Derouge album would have been straightforward and certainly not so flopped as "Wiener Blut" at that time.
2. "The Spirit Never Dies" (4/5) actually starts quite well, Falco whispers huskily little English. Who wants to see in the song absolutely "Jeanny Final", will find that it fits in nicely with "Coming Home" - the gloomy "Jeanny I" but not, I think. Unfortunately Then comes "And we danced a summer ... see signs ... go beyond all limits", etc., which is not quite Falco. Despite all the criticism, but I have to admit that the whole thing just sounds nice and the chorus is sung great.
For Special Mix: It is in fact a similar but not identical version. It sounds a bit tight, worn if one can say so.
3. "Sweet Symphony" (3/5) is a somewhat flat number. Very experimental and unusual for the Hawks. "But why not?" you might ask. I won the beginning of the song A little bit sweet, somewhat reminiscent of "Poison".
4. "Kissing In The Kremlin" (5/5) is the hit of the disc! Un Barrel bar that Teldec did not want to have! Starts really fast and then rock on, suddenly comes rap at its finest à la Commissioner, Rock Me Amadeus & Men of the West. Falco in top form! The Kremlin So kiss - "The rock and roll needs the Russian soul" - that's what happens. A super text there is also information here.
On a side note: Originally, the "Wiener Blut" album "Aya" meant, supposedly named after the last syllable of "sand in the Himalayas". However, if the beginning of the choruses of "Kissing In The Kremlin" sounds ("kissing in the Kremlin, Ayaya, Ayaya"), which here comes another idea.
Anyway Teldec has here Sch *** built and misunderstood the song. This fits stylistically wonderful namely the B-side of "Wiener Blut". A tip is given: Plays the song driekt for "Solid Booze" from - a perfect fit!
5. "Dada Love" (4/5) - a Dadaist allusion? This song is probably currently arisen of "crisis". I like it well, but it fits more to hawk the later 90s.
(6 "Qué Pasa Hombre" and 7 "Poison" are not new. However, this music is different than on "Damn we're still alive." In "Que Pasa" the statement goes on full, the track seems snappier, Falco Rap is better advantage. 'Poison' may sound bad at all.)
Conclusion: The board itself has its weaknesses, but they are less imputable Falco - on the contrary. With "Kissing In The Kremlin" is even a real gold piece on the CD. The assumption was made: If Teldec 1987/88 these songs (including "Que Pasa" and "Poison".) Took place the 6 Bolland songs, it would have come out no stylistically unclear album, but one with clear lines, typical Falco vocals and many new, partly perhaps unusual sounds. Of course, this is and will remain - speculation.