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Lisa Stansfield's greatest hits compilation Biography opens with her collaboration with cutting-edge dance act Coldcut, "People Hold On", followed by the UK and US videos for her first solo tune "This is the Right Time". As is highlighted by Lisa's introductions of each video, part of her appeal is her gutsy, no-nonsense attitude. She candidly tells stories about the making of the videos, as if she's a gossipy, loud-mouthed friend. Crowing about heart-throb Linus Roache being her love-interest in the video to "Set Your Loving Free", and how she half-froze standing in a Madrid fountain for the "So Natural" promo, her introductions provide a warming insight. Adopting the same technique Lady Godiva used to gain attention, Lisa a couple of times literally reveals all in her videos. The sultry "Time to Make You Mine" depicts Stansfield writhing around naked on a bed of leaves, with strategically placed animated tattoos. Later video "Never Gonna Give You Up" sees her striding down a bustling high street completely starkers: a great treat for those who like a bit of bare-arsed northern soul. 
On the DVD: Biography is littered with Easter eggs of bonus out-takes. The disc's menus are attractive and fun to use--random audio excerpts of Lisa's songs accompany each sub-menu. The extras are impressive, too, with live versions of "All Around the World" and "People Hold On", as well as lesser-known album tracks ("What Did I Do to You" and "Suzanne"). Filmed in what appears to be a swish New York loft apartment, the alternate US video of "Change" is also included, along with a duet with the "walrus of love" Barry White. --John Galilee 

Beeld: 16:9 widescreen
Geluid: PCM Stereo



Special Features

All Around The World Duet With Barry White
Change US Version
What Did I Do To You Live
A Little More Love Live
Change Live
People Hold On Live
Suzanne Live
Outtakes