V2. / Bmg
2001
The Singles
About This Album
Even though the emotionally charged pop band Blessid Union of Souls has three successful albums to its credit, as well as several Top 40 hits, listeners still have trouble identifying the group on the radio. The chart toppers "I Believe" (1995) and "Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)" (1999) have enjoyed airplay but, unless the DJ provides the info, many have been left to wonder "who are they?" The year 2001 found the band settling down after a bit of shuffling between labels and releasing The Singles on V2 Records. This 15-song best-of set is a worthy collection of Blessid Union of Souls' work, showcasing the band's talent at crafting emotional pop/rock ballads and mid-tempo fare. Included are the hits "I Believe," "Hey Leonardo" (original and live versions), and "Let Me Be the One," as well as two new songs: "And Then She Hit Me" and "Storybook Life," the collection's first single release. These buoyant geek rock numbers are reminiscent of Barenaked Ladies songs, with their sophomoric lyrics about a boy's attempt to, as the saying goes, "get the girl." A fun punk-reggae version of "I Believe" will galvanize listeners who are uninitiated to this side of the typically light band.
Track List (try tracks 2,3,8,9,11 and 14)

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