GenQ - For the not so straight individual

Dame Shirley Bassey, the Welsh singer known for her famous Bond themes (Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever) as well as other hits like I Am What I Am and, of course, Big Spender, is one of those amazing singers who, not only has been recording since the 50's, but has one of the most distinctive voices in the world!

Dame Bassey is probably one of the earliest gay icons there is, long before Cher and Barbra became favourites of the gay audiences. She is certainly not afraid of moving with the times either, having had a hit with The Propellerheads in the 90's with History Repeating, and new new album is no exception! The opening track, Get The Party Started (also the title track) has to be one of the campest tracks I've heard in a while. The P!nk track gets the Bassey makeover, thanks to Catherine and Nikki from Never The Bride, who convinced Shirley that this track would work in Shirley's style.

The rest of the album is full of remixes and new songs. Of course, Big Spender is featured, and was remixed by NorthxWest to give it a new sound for a new audience, and I have to say, I absolutely LOVE this version!!!!

Other tracks featured on the album include I Who Have Nothing, This Is My Life, Can I Touch You There (the Michael Bolton hit), Hello (originally by Lionel Richie), and You Only Live Twice. There are also hot new remixes of old classics like I Will Survive (also by NorthxWest), Slave To The Rhythm, Kiss Me Honey Honey, Where Is The Love, and What Now My Love, plus a track written by Nikki and Catherine from Never The Bride, called The Living Tree.

If you're after a camp yet classy party album, this is DEFINITELY the album for you. As unique as Dame Bassey's voice is, it will fit nicely into any cd collection!

For more information about Dame Shirley Bassey, visit her website or Myspace.