Whilst I don't necessarily have a problem with the late beat, I do not care for the sound of the drums on the studio version - they are so tinny and at odds with the rest of the song. I'm also disappointed that Stevie's vocals have been mixed so low but I imagine the purpose of this was to showcase Christine's contribution. Oh and I also hate Lindsey's echo of "take my breath away" during the second verse - it's just awful.
I guess the only part of this version I like is the extended instrumental ending but then we already had this on the GOS version. As this recording dates back to 1996, I consider it an inappropriate choice for inclusion, particularly when the likes of "Down On Rodeo" and "Wait For You" were sacrificed. Don't misunderstand me, I do adore this song but definitely prefer the live version and just wish it had remained as that.
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