Best of Chris Isaak (2006)

Chris Isaak begins his third decade as one of the most distinctive recording artists- and the epitome of modern cool-with his first career-spanning retrospective. Best of Chris Isaak CD features every hit, led by "Wicked Game," and including many fan favorites such as "Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing," plus four previously unreleased tracks. The CD/DVD package adds a DVD of 20 videos, including a half dozen songs not on the CD. Chris Isaak has done a good good thing.

Track Listing:
Wicked Game (DVD)
Dancin' (DVD)
Somebody's Crying (DVD)
San Francisco Days (DVD)
Blue Spanish Sky (DVD)
Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing (DVD)
Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me) (DVD)
Let Me Down Easy (DVD)
Blue Hotel (DVD)
Dark Moon (DVD)
Don't Make Me A Dream About You (DVD)
Think Of Tomorrow (DVD)
Go Walking Down There (DVD)
You Owe Me Some Kind of Love (DVD)
Gone Ridin' (DVD)
Please (DVD)
Washington Square (DVD)
Wicked Game (DVD)

Chris Isaak speaks to everyone!

I was initially interested in this Chris Isaak video compilation simply because I wanted a copy of "Wicked Game." But to my surprise, the entire compilation is fantastic! Not only are the videos fun to watch, but Chris Isaak's commentary is absolutely hilarious! He has a great time with remembering what was going on during the making of the videos. He tells how Helena Christensen never makes eye contact with him during making of the video. And he speaks of how she has never contacted him since making the video. And he remarks he has that effect on people, but it's all in fun during his great commentaries on each video. If you are not a Chris Isaak fan and you want to have a great introduction to his catalog, you should definitely get a copy of this video! December 22, 2008

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After opening the Chris Isaak CD, it wouldn't play in the car. After a minute, it would eject by itself. Other CDs I own were fine in the CD player. The Chris Isaak CD does play ok on the home CD player. Could you suggest reasons or a solution for this problem? I've never incurred it before.
Thanks. November 11, 2008

Best of Chris Isaak

You will love this - probably one of the best collection of songs ever. One of the good things about Chris is that he always includes "Eye Candy" for the guys as well as doing his own bit for the ladies. Really cool videos to what must be some of the best songs ever recorded. July 31, 2008

Best of Chris Isaak DVD

This is the best music DVD ever. The songs are great and the videos are wonderful. Highly recommended. October 3, 2007

Missed Opportunity

Chris Isaak is a natural actor in front of the cameras making him effective for videos even though personally I run hot and cold when it comes to promos. There is a wide variety showing his band, exotic women, cars and the beach. It's not for everyday viewing since some these show a man in pain over relationships and death. Even though Chris is a good looking guy I don't know if women can watch some of these videos on a regular basis. Movies are one thing, music is another. Try watching "Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing" a few times where Isaak goes nuts in front of the television watching a lady virtually strip. I do like the song selection which I think is better than the CD version. The film transfer from the 1980's-90's is also picture perfect. My biggest issue is no 5.1 channel surround sound. That's inexcusable for a 2006 release on a major label. There is also no bonus material. Why no well known live songs from either "Heart Shaped World" or "Forever Blue" to compliment the videos? "Wicked Game" for example goes up a notch in concert when it's extended. Instead they include a European version of the video to finish the collection which isn't that different from the original. If you like Chris and dark haired attractive models you'll still problably want this DVD, but it could have been better. April 15, 2007

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