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25 Years Later

The Kelly Family · 2019

207 min · 59 tracks · pop music

An eclectic blend of pop and folk influences, showcasing heartfelt melodies and rich harmonies that define The Kelly Family's signature sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Over the Hump — This track opens the album with an upbeat energy that captures the family’s signature style, blending catchy hooks with uplifting lyrics about perseverance.
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    We Had a Dream — The song reflects on nostalgia and hope, encapsulating the essence of the album's themes of reflection and aspiration while showcasing harmonious vocals.
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    Sweet Freedom — A poignant anthem celebrating liberation and self-discovery, this track highlights the group's ability to fuse emotional depth with infectious melodies.
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    Never Gonna Break Me Down — This empowering ballad stands out for its resilient message and powerful vocal delivery, resonating deeply with listeners facing challenges.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • dynamic journey with intensity
  • heartfelt melodies for reflection
  • background warmth for gatherings
  • playful energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone, punchy singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2019, 25 Years Later is a retrospective celebration for The Kelly Family, marking their return after a decade-long hiatus. This album follows their previous studio release in 2009 and showcases their evolution while revisiting the themes that originally resonated with their audience.
Stylistic neighbors
The Corrs· Ace of Base· B*Witched

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Over the Hump 3:48
  • 2 Fire 3:11
  • 3 El Camino 3:42
  • 4 Once in a While 3:35
  • 5 We Had a Dream 3:35
  • 6 Star of the County Down 3:07
  • 7 Baila Mi Corazon 3:20
  • 8 Sweet Freedom 3:57
  • 9 Never Gonna Break Me Down 4:42
  • 10 Tears 4:26
  • 11 If You Love Me 3:17
  • 12 Fathers Nose 3:10
  • 13 Take My Heart 3:20
  • 14 Break Free 2:56
  • 15 Made of Gold 4:11
  • 16 Santa Maria 3:53

Disc 2

  • 1 First Time (Song Writing) 1:29
  • 2 Cover the Road (Street demo) 3:49
  • 3 Ares Qui (Street demo) 3:22
  • 4 The Wolf (Street demo) 3:35
  • 5 She’s Crazy (Street demo) 3:47
  • 6 Once in a While (Street demo) 3:52
  • 7 Santa Maria (Street demo) 3:03
  • 8 Fathers Nose (Street demo) 3:09
  • 9 Why Why Why (Street demo) 2:55
  • 10 Break Free (Rough Recording) 2:30
  • 11 Santa Maria (Rough Recording) 3:13
  • 12 Fathers Nose (Rough Recording) 3:25
  • 13 First Time (Rough Recording) 3:40

Disc 3

  • 1 Over the Hump (instrumental version) 3:47
  • 2 Fire (instrumental version) 3:11
  • 3 El Camino (instrumental version) 3:41
  • 4 Once in a While (instrumental version) 3:34
  • 5 We Had a Dream (instrumental version) 3:34
  • 6 Star of the County Down (instrumental version) 3:06
  • 7 Baila Mi Corazon (instrumental version) 2:57
  • 8 Sweet Freedom (instrumental version) 3:57
  • 9 Never Gonna Break Me Down (instrumental version) 4:42
  • 10 Tears (instrumental version) 4:26
  • 11 If You Love Me (instrumental version) 3:16
  • 12 Fathers Nose (instrumental version) 3:09
  • 13 Take My Heart (instrumental version) 3:20
  • 14 Break Free (instrumental version) 2:56
  • 15 Made of Gold (instrumental version) 4:11
  • 16 Santa Maria (instrumental version) 3:52

Disc 4

  • 1 Why Why Why (instrumental version) 3:36
  • 2 Father’s Nose (instrumental version) 3:21
  • 3 First Time (instrumental version) 4:17
  • 4 Baby Smile (instrumental version) 3:37
  • 5 Cover the Road (instrumental version) 4:01
  • 6 She’s Crazy (instrumental version) 3:43
  • 7 Ares Qui (instrumental version) 3:50
  • 8 Key to My Heart (instrumental version) 2:58
  • 9 Roses of Red (instrumental version) 3:49
  • 10 Once in a While (instrumental version) 3:49
  • 11 Break Free (instrumental version) 2:41
  • 12 An Angel (instrumental version) 3:47
  • 13 The Wolf (instrumental version) 3:28
  • 14 Santa Maria (instrumental version) 3:08

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