Donna Summer - The Dance Collection (2013) [Hi-Res]

This is a compilation of 12' extended version re-mixes with some previously unreleased material. A fine collection of the original 12-inch dance mixes of eight of Donna Summer's classic disco singles--half of which have never appeared on CD before--this compilation is a must for disco fans.

If for no other reason, „The Dance Collection“ is indispensable because it contains the full 17-minute 'MacArthur Park Suite,' possibly Summer's most gloriously over-the-top record ever, which was excised from the CD edition of her „Live and More“ double album.

Other highlights include the stunningly minimal 'I Feel Love,' as hypnotic as a classic krautrock track by Kraftwerk or Neu!, and softened only slightly by Summer's erotic lead vocal. Shockingly, Summer's first hit, 'Love to Love You Baby,' is not included. This 18-minute track is quite possibly the most influential 12-inch single ever released, and the lack of it is puzzling in this otherwise excellent compilation.