Lead single “The River Of Dreams” and “Sweat (A La La La La Long)” start with near-whispers before kicking into giddily catchy, fuzz box-driven hollered hooks. This is the first studio album from James Last and His Orchestra since bad diagnosis in 1995. James Last and His Orchestra was a flawless and timeless record. Not surprising from James Last and His Orchestra and Beach Party ‘95 together. Exciting stuff.
Sweat (A La La La La Long) actually sounds so joyous, that you can practically see a smile on James Last and His Orchestra’s face. Life’s A Celebration is kind of track that compels you to skip back and drink it in one more time before moving on through Beach Party ‘95. Father Figure can be hardly overrated by any means; this is what James Last and His Orchestra is all about. Musically (You Put The) Sun In My Heart is superior to other tracks in Beach Party ‘95. Fields Of Gold is gorgeous song though, very addictive. This track is possibly the biggest guilty pleasure on Beach Party ‘95. Baby, I Love Your Way gets you up and jumping. I find myself hearing bits of His Light Will Shine here and there throughout my waking hours. La Isla Bonita one is one of the better boring ones. This is probably my favorite song on the album. Some call I’ll Stand By You from Beach Party ‘95 as a quiet invitation of an artist to sit and listen. Listening to Freedom you can hear that James Last and His Orchestra has still amazing chemistry with band members. Sunshine Reggae is maybe the best thing the group’s ever done.
Beach Party ‘95 CD


