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The Fray - The Collection by The Fray
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A Different Kind of Truth by Van Halen
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Scars & Stories by The Fray
Don't Wanna Lose You (Glee Cast Version) - Single - Glee Cast
Don't Wanna Lose You (Glee Cast Version) - Single by Glee Cast
Scars & Stories (Deluxe Version) - The Fray
Scars & Stories (Deluxe Version) by The Fray
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Bamboleo / Hero (Glee Cast Version) - Single - Glee Cast
Bamboleo / Hero (Glee Cast Version) - Single by Glee Cast
A Different Kind of Truth (Deluxe Version) - Van Halen
A Different Kind of Truth (Deluxe Version) by Van Halen
| Disc 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fighter (Original Version) | 4:08 | |
| 3 | Beautiful (Valentin Mix) | 4:01 | |
Fighter (original version)-5/5
Fighter (freelance hellraiser)-5/5
Beautiful (Valentin mix)-5/5
AVERAGE RATING-5/5
The single although meager in tracks, is sufficient in the quality of songs. 'Fighter' as stated above, it is a strong and empowering track, with its obvious rock-influences. Although it's good in my opinion, I wouldn't say it's catchy nor attention-grabbing. For those looking for something like that, look somewhere else as this song has to grow on you.
Strangely enough, I never though remixes would be commissioned for this single. But I guess I was wrong. The Freelance Hellraiser remix takes the song onto a different level, although it's by far not the normal dance remix. Unique is one word to describe it, but you would have to hear it order to get the real feeling of it.
And the remix that makes this whole single worth it was the previously un-released Valentin Club Mix of 'Beautiful.' The Valentin Club Mix is a trance eurodance-influenced track that makes the song into a dance anthem. The highlight of a club. In addition, it creates a different uplifting mood for the song that is fitting with the lyrics. DJs and music critics would probably say that the vocals and instruments are off-key and mis-aligned, but I would say that most people would ignore this and enjoy the song for its music and emotional feeling.
This release is the UK release, which fortunately has the correct remix for 'Beautiful.' There is an Australian import available here on amazon.com but that has a mislabled remix of Beautiful.
Overall, the single is only for hardcore Christina fans. Most casual listeners would probably enjoy her album 'Stripped' more as it is more songs for your buck. Of course, if you like the song enough, it is definitely worth it. But I'll leave you to decide whether or not it's a good buy.