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Sony Masterworks release the original Broadway cast recording for Head over Heels, a new musical featuring the songs of pop icons The Go-Go’s. Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction. You’ll meet a king about to lose his throne, a queen about to lose her inhibitions, and two princesses about to find love. It’s a modern musical fairy tale where once upon a time is right now... Head Over Heels is a bit of a strange beast. It's almost as if a production was planned, money secured and somewhere along the way it was decided that the songs weren't ready... or strong enough... And so the producers set about looking for replacement songs from the world of pop and hit upon the idea to use The Go-Go's back catalogue. Don't get me wrong, the songs are strong and memorable (mainly because we already know them) but I wouldn't describe them as musical numbers. In the end this means that the production just feels a little flat. The album includes an exclusive new recording of one of the band’s most popular songs, 'This Town', which marks their first studio recording in more than 17 years since their album God Bless The Go-Go’s (2000). The track, produced by Scott Sigman, was recorded exclusively for the Broadway collection by members Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine and Jane Wiedlin. While I did enjoy it, it's not one I'll be revisiting very often. However, for those that have seen the musical and want an audio souvenir of their experience, this is an essential purchase. Track listing: 01. We Got the Beat 7 Darren Rea Buy this item online
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