Track Listings (15) - Disc #1| All Artists: Tonic Title: A Casual Affair: The Best of Tonic Members Wishing: 3 Total Copies: 0 Label: Polydor / UMe Release Date: 6/23/2009 Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock Styles: American Alternative, Adult Alternative Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPCs: 602527089065, 0602527089065 |
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After TONIC scored a platinum album, a pair of Grammy® nominations and several hit singles -- including "If You Could Only See," the most-played rock radio song of 1997 -- the Modern Rockers went on hiatus in 2004. Th... more » |
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Album Description After TONIC scored a platinum album, a pair of Grammy® nominations and several hit singles -- including "If You Could Only See," the most-played rock radio song of 1997 -- the Modern Rockers went on hiatus in 2004. This summer, however, TONIC returns, first with a tour and then this fall with its first new album in seven years. In anticipation, the group's first retrospective, A CASUAL AFFAIR: THE BEST OF TONIC revisits the enormously popular band that blended the raw honesty of rock with unabashed pop appeal, killer melodies with revved-up guitar heroics. Featuring 12 selections from TONIC's three albums (LEMON PARADE, SUGAR, HEAD ON STRAIGHT), A CASUAL AFFAIR: THE BEST OF TONIC provides a refresher for today's musical malaise. The three previously unreleased bonus tracks on A CASUAL AFFAIR: THE BEST OF TONIC are a live version of their signature cut "Irish," an acoustic take on "You Wanted More," and their live rendition of "Sugar." In 2005, after nearly a decade together, the band members decided to go their separate ways. Singer Emerson Hart released his successful solo debut, Cigarettes & Gasoline, guitarist Jeff Russo recorded with the Low Stars and scored TV series (including "Crossing Jordan," "Bionic Woman" and "The Unusuals"), and bass player Dan Lavery recorded and toured with The Fray, among others. With A CASUAL AFFAIR: THE BEST OF TONIC and the band reunited, TONIC's meaningful relationship with its fans continues. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsExtraordinary - stands the test of time A. Boston | Boston, MA United States | 07/20/2009 (5 out of 5 stars) "This is a great collection for any fan, or someone new to Tonic who wants to check out a variety of their songs from different albums. Almost anyone will remember one of their biggest hits "If You Could Only See", and you'll probably also recognize "You Wanted More" from the American Pie soundtrack as the only tune off the soundtrack that was released as a single. "Irish" was a huge crowd pleaser when they were touring, and it took a couple of years for them to finally put it on their last studio release in 2002. I've been listening to them steadily since I was 15 or 16(which is scary being I'm 29 now) with their first album release. I grew as a fan as time went by, and it would be nearly impossible for me to name a favorite album or song, as there are many and it depends on the day of the week. Their musical outlook seemed to flex and change throughout the years, but at the heart you can always tell it is this amazing trio of musicians and most definitely the Tonic sound. I think the music can span and dabble in a few genres from pop to rock to a little bit of a country flare now and then, and is worth checking out for any music lover. Once you hear this, you'll most definitely want to get the other albums in their entirety." TONIC Greatest Hits R. Wells | Massena, NY | 02/12/2010 (4 out of 5 stars) "Fabulous compliation of a very underrated band. If you don't have TONIC in your library, this would make a great start. Every record & every track ROCKS! BUY THIS CD!!!" A Great Retrospective From A Classic Band Peter A. Casiello, Jr. | United States | 01/05/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "I agree with the last reviewer. This is a great collection of songs from one of the great bands. I am also about to turn 30 and remember listening to bands in the 90's like Tonic, Live, Everclear, Stroke 9, Vertical Horizon, Gin Blossoms, Goo Goo Dolls, etc. It makes me feel old to see that most of these bands are now releasing Greatest Hits. As a collector and Mobile DJ, it's great to know i don't have to carry every single album by these groups. i have all their best in one place.
For me, all of these songs are great and I don't have one song I can say is the best because they are all great. I personally like the Acoustic version of "You Wanted More". One song I wish they would have included was their tune "Do You Know" from the "Head On Straight" release. I guess i'm picky like that but this is a definitely a CD any Tonic fan should add to their collection. Pick up the Emerson Hart solo CD while you're at it too." |
