About as Good as It Could Get
10/03/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"Hardcore fans of these Atlantic dance favorites won't be happy with the result of the remixing...hardcore dance fans won't be happy, either. The liner notes aren't lying when they claim the remixers "respectfully interpret" these numbers - most of the songs are still very recognizable, and most are done with a flair indicating a love for the original. The remix of Chic's "Everybody Dance" is a highlight, as are the simple mix of "You Are in My System", and a fun version of "He's the Greatest Dancer". Others have problems - "Respect" gets bogged down in repetitive sampling, and someone should tell DJ Jazzy Jeff that his former partner handled this terrain much better on "Summertime" than he does on "Good Times". If you found the original Atlantic songs hard to dance to, or if you thought what they missed was walloping bass and dubbed vocals, this is the perfect CD for you. For me, I'da prefered to hear all the originals compiled onto one CD instead."