For casual listeners ONLY....

...because if you love the Tempts like I do, you already own these songs on other so-called "greatest hits" CDs. This MILLENNIUM COLLECTION is merely a sampling of the incredible music that the Temptations have made over the years...a series like this doesn't really serve a group of their magnitude very well. So-so to start out with if you have absolutely NO Tempts music or if you aren't really a fan of theirs and you want to know what all the hype surrounding them is about.



It's clear that Motown/Universal is once again doing what they do so well: repackaging the same old hits that everyone has already on other Tempts CDs with a shiny, new look, because they know that it is pretty much classic Motown music like this that is keeping the ghost of this once-great label from going under! I gave this CD three stars only because The Tempts are one of my favorite groups and I like the songs on it, but honestly, this is a waste. Do NOT buy this CD - spend your money on ANTHOLOGY or the original albums instead, where the work of this magificent group can be better represented and appreciated.

Laughable

I am a (as another reviewer put it) "die-hard" temptations fan. Always have been. Infact, my latest thing going on is trying to get their rare 80's albums [Together Again, Special, To Be Continued, etc] on CD. It is truly amazing that you can find the songs available in this particular collection on countless "greatest hits" collections. Save your money and buy the Emperors of Soul Box Set. You won't be disappointed.

Why did Universal put out this CD?

Who really benefits from this CD being on the market? Casual Temptations fans already had similar (and similarly skimpy) collections to choose from. More serious fans have the "Ultimate Collection" or "Anthology" compilations. The diehards have the "Emperors of Soul" box set. So, who REALLY benefits from this CD being on the market? The honchos at Universal. They get to line their pockets with more of our hard-earned money.