Spandau Ballet ''The Story'' The Very Best of (Deluxe)

I bought the deluxe version of Spandau Ballet 'The Story'. The packaging is a little disappointing as it is one of those fold out cardboard things. As mentioned in a previous review, the writing is a little hard to read, especially for an ageing Spandau fan like me! However, the music makes up for it. I bought this version for the 2nd disc. I've been a fan since 1982 when as a 13 year old I saw them perform Lifeline on the tv. I have the first two albums on vinyl and as I haven't had a record player for many years I had forgotten how good they are. I have thoroughly enjoyed listening and winding the kids up by singing (badly) along to favourites like Mandolin, Glow, Pharaoh, Confused and Toys, along with Code of Love, Pleasures, Man in Chains and Raw. Happy days!After a week I moved on to CD1. Yes it is mainly a bog standard 'Greatest Hits' compilation with the exception on the last 4 tracks. Once More was released a few years ago, but the other three are new. These are very, very good especially Soul Boy. It is a fabulous, catchy track that I have had on 'repeat' for the last week. It would have made an excellent comeback single. It's great to know the Spandau boys still have it!The deluxe version is more expensive but it is worth every penny. It has taken me back to the days when (having run out of wall space) my only problem in life was getting my Spandau posters to stick to the ceiling! All for under £15!

I am a Spandau fan through and through but held off buying this as I already have all but the 3 new songs on various albums, be it the original or compilations so I feel somewhat ripped off that I am buying the same songs again and again. Having said that the songs are still great the new songs sound so Spandau and there are some slightly more unusual tracks included. So come on guys lets have an album of NEW tracks, I will be first in the queue.

Great collection from a band that hit their zenith in my fav decade of the 80's. The new song "This Is The Love" has certainly grown on me thanks to Radio 2.Point away though for some of the inlay notes being hard to read and starting with the line "It is one the great pop culture stories"!

What a Modern/Futuristic/True Romantic Band Spandau Ballet Really Are! I hope they have continued success with their Scheduled Concert Tour For 2015, and beyond? Always liked their songs, and this compilation is a great starting point to revisit those Gold Hits. Always seem to be compared to Duran Duran as I can remember back in the 80s. Both Highly Original and Inventive Bands, Both Very Different To Each Other.

It's wonderful to listen to such brilliant music and rest it's just enjoy it.

Only a word:GREAT! I am a Spand's fan since 1986. Tony: THE GREATEST VOICE OF ALL. And now after 30 years are back together. It was a big surprise for all the fans. The 3 new singles are fantastic but now I'm waiting for a new album not another greatest hits CD okay Spands?

I am a Spandau fan so I have most of the songs on this album already, however it is worth having for the new songs and (especially) the remix of "Chant N.O. 1" which is superior to previously available versions. Worth having for long term fans and newcomers wanting a good retrospective.

Yet again a top timeless collection of song's from a top 80's band.I went to see these guy's live in concert almost a year ago and they were awesome.This is an album any 80's fan must have.