In a career thats spanned 3+ decades, Paul Carrack's voice has not wained from his bluesy smooth sound that is always refreshing. Many recognize the voice but not the name, even with that said though every band he's been with has had a hit with his lyricism and voice.

These days of bubble gum groups that put out mindless drum track songs are a blight on the music scene when you have such a renowned and fantastic artist such as Paul Carrack who gets little recognition.

The tracks on this CD are 100% excellence in music. From his beginnings in Ace, to his accompanyment with Carlene Carter, to his days with Mike and The Mechanics, it's a CD you can listen to 100 times and always enjoy listening to it again.

While the CD is now Out Of Print, I would reccomend it highly to anyone who enjoys quality music and even higher quality vocals.

This is a must have for anyones collection!!!

This compilation of Paul Carrick is no less than wonderful! It's got all of his major songs, both solo and with groups. The sound is great and the songs are all really great. I'm very pleased with it! If you are a Paul Carrack fan and/or pop/rock fan, you need this in your collection! It's out-of-print, but worth looking for, I'm glad I did!

If you like blue-eyed soul, Paul Carrack makes the short list of singers from the 80's/90's era in popular music that did it the best. Other names that come to mind are: Darryl Hall, Sting, Phil Collins and Paul Rodgers. Of course, each of them adds their own twist to the genre. For me, there's just something interesting about a self-conscious caucasian guy trying to sound like Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding or even B.B. King. Perhaps it is the underlying angst that comes through as he attempts to transcend his own limitations. Some people might feel that this is not an authentic blues/soul experience, but I like it.

This product contains an excellent collection of songs from a man who, by his own admission, "lives by the groove". There is no question that he follows his muse wherever it might take him because, after reviewing his long and varied career, you will notice that he has collaborated with several different groups (Ace, Squeeze, Mike & the Mechanics, etc.). Somehow he always manages to put his stamp on the final outcome, and things usually turn out well.

If we all "lived by the groove", the world could potentially be a better place. On the other hand, who would carry the mail or pick up the trash if we were all busy "groovin'"? Pop this into your disc player and form your own conclusions. Enjoy!

I bought this album for "Don't Shed A Tear," and was pleasantly surprised to fall in love with several other songs on the album. Mr. Carrack is a versatile songwriter and performer, and if you've heard one of his songs, and enjoyed it, you're likely to enjoy this album greatly.

PAUL CARRACK-21 GOOD REASONS/THE PAUL CARRACK COLLECTION: Ya know, "unsung" is a funny word...nobody outside of pop culture completetists can tell you who the heck Paul Carrack is, but everyone cozies up to his yearning blue eyed soul gem of a voice, thanks to successful stints with a handful of savvy groups. Carrack is the supple, rhythmic belter who sang lead on such 70s/80s "oldies" as Ace's pub rock masterpiece HOW LONG and Squeeze's cooly crafted TEMPTED, as well as the Mike and the Mechanics classics SILENT RUNNING and THE LIVING YEARS. In addition, he has actually managed several hits under his own name, including the effervescent ONE GOOD REASON, Nick Lowe's wistful composition I NEED YOU, and funk-laden dance inducer I LIVE BY THE GROOVE. They're all rounded up here in one handy little party package, an instant mix tape of some of modern music's catchiest momentos. Carrack may never get the name recognition he so richly deserves, but his asterisk in rock history has long been established.

RATING: FIVE ACES