25: The Complete Singles
Michael Learns to Rock · 2014
102 min · 25 tracks · soft rock
Melodic soft rock ballads intertwine heartfelt lyrics with lush instrumentation, capturing the essence of love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Actor Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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25 Minutes — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound with its poignant narrative about lost love and longing, making it one of their most memorable hits.
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Sleeping Child — The song highlights emotional vulnerability through its soothing melodies and evocative lyrics, resonating deeply with listeners across generations.
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That's Why (You Go Away) — This track stands out for its reflective storytelling and melodic richness, becoming a staple of the band's live performances and fan favorites.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- heartfelt narratives for reflection
- for cozy evenings
- nostalgic tunes for daydreaming
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Compiles popular singles, showcasing the band's enduring appeal to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2014, '25: The Complete Singles' marks Michael Learns to Rock's 25th anniversary and serves as a retrospective of their successful career. At this point, the band had solidified their status as a notable act in the soft rock genre, particularly in Scandinavia and parts of Asia, following hits from previous albums like 'Played on Pepper' (1995).
- Stylistic neighbors
- Air Supply· Westlife· Boyzone
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Actor Start here 4:35
- 2 Crazy Dream 4:00
- 3 Sleeping Child 3:35
- 4 25 Minutes 4:21
- 5 Complicated Heart 4:25
- 6 Out of the Blue 4:00
- 7 That's Why (You Go Away) 4:13
- 8 Someday 3:53
- 9 Love Will Never Lie 3:35
- 10 How Many Hours 4:43
- 11 I'm Gonna Be Around 4:21
- 12 Nothing to Lose 3:58
- 13 Breaking My Heart 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Paint My Love 3:51
- 2 Strange Foreign Beauty 4:49
- 3 You Took My Heart Away 4:33
- 4 Blue Night 3:42
- 5 The Ghost of You 4:03
- 6 Take Me to Your Heart 4:00
- 7 If You Leave My World 4:18
- 8 It's Only Love 4:37
- 9 Sweetest Surprise 3:12
- 10 Any Way You Want It 3:47
- 11 Silent Times 3:54
- 12 Call on Love 4:08
What to play next
Eternity
2008
Continues the melodic soft rock vibe with heartfelt themes of love.
19 Love Ballads
2001
Sets the stage with iconic ballads that resonate with the current album's sound.
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