Disco de LeAnn Rimes: “Can't Fight the Moonlight [US CD5/Cassette]”

You know how there are some songs that just shouldn't be made into a dance remix? Well....................this sure isn't one of them! ^_^

And now, "Confessions of a Pop Addict." My radio is continually tuned to a top 40 station and so the only songs I have heard from Leanne Rimes thus far have been the ones that have crossed over. I know, I know...wait! Ack! Don't shoot me yet just because of that! ^_^; Just because I'm a pop prissy doesn't mean I disregard talent from other genres of music. And Leanne Rimes is definitely one of the most talented of any genre!

I first heard the Graham Stack radio version of the song and absolutely fell in love with it. With its seductive yet not too provocative lyrics and a bit of a latin-tinged beat, it's fast on its way to becoming one of my all-time favorite singles. I was so enamored that when I went out and bought both versions of the singles released, I was actually surprised to realize that the original theme had a slower tempo, because it remixed so well as a fast song! And I confess that, while I like the other version too, with me the more upbeat a song is, the better. So I love the release of these remixes.

There are three radio edits, which to me are the best part of the album: Graham Stack, Thunderpuss, and Plasmic Honey. They're all great but as a radio version I prefer the first--I really wish it would get more airplay! After the radio edits, there are five other dance remixes. The Almighty mix is the first of this set for a good reason, as it's probably the best. The Thunderpuss Club Mix is also well done, as is the Plasmic Honey Club Mix. The only ones I don't particularly care for are the Sharp Club Vocal Edit and Sharp Pistol Dub, which are a bit disconnected and awkward to me (sorry Sharp Boys! ^_^;) But that doesn't mean they're bad-far from it. I just like the others better. In any case, they're all a cut above most of the other remixes out there. The voice sampling, style, and lyrics fit the beat and rhythms much better than most remixes. You can listen to it without cringing because rather than being massacred (like some love ballads), this song is actually enhanced.

With eight good remixes, you'll definitely get both quantity and quality with this single (total track time: a nice 45 minutes.) If you like pop radio you should like the radio versions of this song, though I've got to admit if you're one of Rimes' fans from the country realm, this doesn't sound like her usual fare. The other single, the original theme from "Coyote Ugly," is probably for you-keep in mind, the original version is not on this CD. But hey, if you like both country AND pop, then you've got it made with this CD! And for those who like the dance remixes, I've already said those are great-the best I've heard in a while. So if you fall into one of these categories, don't be afraid to get this single! I can honestly say I think you'll love it! ^_~

"Can't Fight The Moonlight" is a beautiful Diane Warren penned ballad taken from the "Coyote Ugly" motion picture soundtrack. Curb Records has seen fit to enlist the remixing talent of several of today's top dance DJs! First off, here is the track listing of this amazing maxi single: 1.Graham Stack Radio Edit 2.Thunderpuss Radio Edit 3.Plasmic Honey Radio Edit 4.Almighty Mix 5.Sharp Club Vocal Edit 6.Thunderpuss Club Mix 7.Plasmic Honey Club Mix Edit 8.Sharp Pistol Dub. Not since 1998's "How Do I Live" has LeAnn done remixes or released a maxi single. Her comeback to the world of dance is both long overdue and extremely worthwhile. The Graham Stack version sounds very much like the typical production of Metro (of Cher "Believe" fame). It's a wonderful low-key dance mix. The real mixes of choice on this CD are the Almighty and Thunderpuss mixes, with the former being the best in my opinion. The Almighty mix is a fierce, dark, high-energy Euro mix that takes this song in a whole new, interesting direction. Very poppy and yet original at the same time. It really gives the song some edge and does LeAnn's voice much justice. For you mainstream house mavens, there's the fabulous Thunderpuss mix which is a great, darker production with excellent vocal sampling. The Thunderpuss boys have produced another big WINNER! The Plasmic Honey and Sharp mixes are OK at best, and really don't fit the melody or mood of the song. Compared to the Graham Stack, Almighty, and Thunderpuss mixes, they really leave something to be desired. At any rate, with three wonderful mixes, a fabulous voice, and the amazing songwriting talent of Diane Warren backing this song, how can you go wrong buy buying this single. Show LeAnn your support, and per haps Curb will take the hint and remix this Diva-in-Training more often!

I loved this song from the moment i heard it in the movie Coyotte Ugly - These dance mixes make me love it more!