Why this CD was so overlooked is as great a mystery to me as Lil Kim's dress sense. Lauper's return to the fray in 1989 with what is now one of her classics, the haunting I Drove All Night displayed a more mature offering from the gal who wanted to have fun. Yet this song is far from the best on the album. Written in a dark period of Cyndi's life, ANTR unleashes her vulnerabilities as well as some hidden talents which, 12 years later still astound me. From the funky Primitive to the torturous blues of My First Night Without You & then onto self-emancipation in Heading West, Cyndi's melodies were never so good, nor her voice so wrought. The tender Unconditional Love was so good that Susanna Hoffs tried to give it life later on & the album's closer, the Diane Warren penned I Don't Want To Be Your Friend is as tragic as it sounds. Lauper's voice trails off & the listener hangs on for another note. A tremendoulsy harrowing song which should have won a grammy. Lauper has never sounded so good, nor the world been so foolish as to let this album go

It is apparent to me that the Greatest Album Cyndi has ever churned out has received tepid reviews; by apparent "know-it-alls" who say what to and not-to buy.

I LOVE THIS CD

In a way, I am glad that not that many people KNOW that THIS IS Cyndi's Greatest Work. To me, its like a best kept secret that only I and a handful of other Cyndi lovers can treasure.

If you are not listening, You're missing out!

This is the type of music that will still be relevant years from now. 15 years strong and going, what does that tell you?

I own all of Cyndi's albums, including this, my favorite, and it continaully astonishes me with repeated listenings. These songs are like sweet memories of what is, what will be and what could have been. As an artist, Cyndi has always succeeded because we love her trademark quirkiness, her strength, and her passion. She has never been so alive as she is on this recording. Track Two, 'I Drove All Night,' is by far her best song yet, a seductive collection of brilliant beats and awe-inspiring vocals. Of course, its closest competition is the superb 'Like a Cat' or the masterful 'My First Night Without You,' but what is most striking about this record is how underappreciated it is. Only 'I Drove All Night' is featured on Cyn's greatest hits record, TWELVE DEADLY CYNS...AND THEN SOME(1995), even though 'My First Night Without You' was also released as a single. Granted, it didn't chart but neither did any of the songs from HAT FULL OF STARS(1993). Whatever the consensus is for this record, purchase Cyn's best-to-date and make it 'A Night to Remember,' indeed.

This is one of Cyndi's best albums - HANDS DOWN!

Do not think about it - BUY IT - you will NOT regret it.

When this CD first came out, it was the summer befopre my sophmore year of college. I was so excited and ran out and bought it on its release day. It has never disappointed!

I was surprised when the reaction to it was so lackluster. MTV barely played teh I DROVE ALL NIGHT VIDEO and it seemed like radio stations didn't want to play it and other releases. FOOLS!!!! You have deprived the public of one of this greatartist's best works.

Truth be told, my favorite songs are ones that were never released, like title track A NIGHT TO REMEMBER. The guitar that plays on teh song is so golden. Its a classic rock like tune with pop over tones and the emotional complexity of the lyrics, dealing with remembering a lover who is gone, becomes so stunning and raw with Cyndi's voice, it is powerful to hear.

Another gem was penned by Diane Warren of Celine Dion - Whiotney Houston & Michael Bolton fame. The treasure I DON'T WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND is a shocker. Telling a lover to go away, leave and don't come back, but I will go on (gee, a theme that came back in some soundtrack about a boat and a guy named Leo?.

Its one of my favorite CDs ten years plus running!