I gotta say this album holds a special place in my heart. I know that might sound corny but it's true. I got into Falco's music after seeing Rock Me Amadeus on VH1's Pop Up Video. That song caught my attention right away and I wondered who the hell is this guy. I've got to hear more of his music. It took me awhile to find/buy this cd. I have the German version of Falco 3 (the version with his signature on the front, red cover).

Let me breakdown the tracklisting for ya. I'll give commentary for tracks I really enjoy.

1. Rock Me Amadeus--5 stars. This song is so amazing and so catchy. It will definitely stay stuck in your head. Hell, I'd label this song as the best song that came out of the 80s. It is seriously that good.
2. America-3.5 stars
3. Tango The Night--4 stars
4. Munich Girls--3.5 stars
5. Jeanny--5 stars--I'm surprised this song didn't catch fire over here in the states. I was pretty young in 1986 so I honestly didn't know who Falco was/didn't know what people were saying about Falco during his bit of popularity here in the US. I'd wager a guess and say people thought Falco was a bit of a campy artist. Amadeus (the movie) was popular at the time and people enjoyed Rock Me Amadeus because of that fact. Lightning will never strike for this guy twice, ya know? It's sorta disappointing if that was the thought going on at the time. I'm not saying Falco didn't have campy videos or campy scenes in his videos. I'm just saying that it's songs like Jeanny that makes me think a lot of people just didn't give the guy enough credit.
6. Vienna Calling --5 stars--Another incredibly catchy song
7. Manner Des Westens-Any Kind Of Land --5 stars--Another damn good song that's incredibly catchy
8. Nothing Sweeter Than Arabia--5 stars--lol, same thing. It's a catchy song imo.
9. Macho Macho-5 stars--This is a rather light song. I did some prejudging when I read the title Macho Macho. It sounded like it'd be a stupid song. I listened to it and I immediately enjoyed it.
10. It's All Over Now Baby Blue --2 stars--I imagine this song is a touchy point among Falco fans. Some people probably think this is the best song he ever recorded. I have to confess and say I think it's a weak song. I'd rather have Urban Tropical on the cd instead of this song.

I am sorry but I cannot get enough of Falco. I will get every single recording that remains out there. Yeah, I am not discriminating. Since he is no longer here I want all I can get. Even the bad stuff. This is really great!!!!

Falco 3 Falco you are wunderbar! I bought this CD in Germany when it first released after having seen the videos for Rock Me Amadeus and Jeanny. This is my favorite album of Falco's and I think this is his best although I love all of his music. If someone is looking for the extended version of RMA it is available elsewhere and is great, but I also enjoy this short version. If you can only have one Falco CD then this one is the one. Rest in Peace Hans!

Even though Falco's "3" was the absolute definitive height of his career (commercially speaking). This by no means is his best release. Bloated and pretentious, Falco's singing gets lost in endless techno-poly rhythms and synth overlays. Thus boring the listener with extreme dance oriented schlock in it's purest disco-tronic 80's form. "Rock Me Amadeus" was a three and a half minute video and radio ditty. Here it's presented in pompous "Solieri" mode, clocking in at some eight and a half minutes. Making the listener long for the vinyl 45 version. "Vienna Calling", another three and a half minute radio and video gem is also given the same treatment (the "Metternich Arrival" mix). Rendering the listener with some very mis-leading results. Meaning; you're not really sure the extensions were all that enticing, let alone necessary. This outing is worth the price of admission for the snot kicking ("get down on your knees and pray") "Macho Macho" alone. "Munich Girls" is also a highlight of this 1985 release.

However, to avoid the monotony of it all...his 1999 "Greatest Hits" (Budda Records) package is perhaps a better value for your money and also contains the overrated (yet under-appreciated video translation) "Jeanny" and the radio edits of Rock Me Amadeus and Vienna Calling.

(note; this review is for the original 1985 A&M "U.S." CD release.)

olofpalme63

Falco 3 is a classic 80's album, because it incorporates everything you associate with the era - the rock, synth, electic drum with the trademark Falco wacky, but so precise lyrical delivery.

The tracklist ranges from classics to cheesy rock/pop, in particular the tracks 'Munich Girls' 'Manner Des Westerns' and 'Macho Macho' may fall into the latter category, but they are addictive tracks that keep you singing and bopping along - in particular behind the wheel!

Falco 3 is the soundtrack of the 80's generation,it's production is slick, and for these reasons I think it's his best album.