"This was Eartha's comeback album, and even though it's a cracker it was at least 5 years too late for the marketplace. All the tracks on the original release (there's a couple of later bonus tracks on this release) were written by Morali and Belolo, the men behind Village People (ahem) and the Ritchie Family, and although the sound was souped-up disco it was still out of step with the mainstream of the early 80s, when disco was taboo. Still, ever-perceptive gay clubs jumped on it and Eartha found herself with new fans. A worthy purchase, not least for La Kitt's delicious vocals."
Hot Hi-NRG: Far Better than most of today's Club/Dance Music
Schroeder (DJ WACK O) | 07/05/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The Grand Lady of 20th Century music, Eartha Kitt released this set classy but sassy Hi-NRG in the late 1980's is far more superior than most the commercial trash that some people dare to call club/dance music. Every silible Eartha says is magnificent, seductive & a joy to listen to. The backing music could not possibly be better! I came across this album one day while wondering if Eartha Kitt had ever done a club/dance music album. I love Hi-NRG completely and this disc lives to my exepectations. My favourite tracks are "Where Is My Man?", "This Is My Life", "I Don't Care", "I Love Men", "Arabian Song", "Tonite", "Grand Vie", "Cha Cha Heels" & "Where Is My Man"(1994) which samples Culture Beat's #2 hit single "Mr. Vain". The definition of Hi-NRG is a fast variation of disco that evolved during the 80's. Driven by a fast drum machine and synthesizers, Hi-NRG is essentially a dance-oriented music with only slight hints of pop. I highly recommend this cd to Hi-NRG fans & to those who want to exprience what Club/Dance music is really is like."
CHA CHA HEELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kenneth mark allen | 04/16/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A fantastic collection of a disco diva. the most fabulous track is the 12 inch version of cha cha heels with the bronski beat included on this collection. it's worth buying just for that track but the others are all fabulous as well. go miss kitt!!"
It's Puuuurrrrrrrrrrrrfect, Meow Man!
Schroeder (DJ WACK O) | California | 05/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What can I say about the beautiful & unique Miss Kitt? No one in the world can obtain such a voice set to classic NRG music. Eartha is on my top ten list of IMPORTANT people & things in my life. This CD is a MUST have for those who appriciate classic dance traxx. Eartha teamed up with Bronski Beat to create The wonderful CHA CHA HEELS trak. This trak/vocal was intended for the late DIVINE (Female Trouble) but to an untimely death, Miss Kitts vocal talents were used & to only surface a smash club hit! Earthas talents are X-TREME, RARE & ONE OF A KIND. There are no other cats out there who can top her. A BIG MEOW for Eartha, 5 Paws up ! Thanks, Schroeder (DJ WACK "O")"