All I Ever Wanted: The Anthology
Kirsty MacColl · 2014
155 min · 43 tracks · new wave
A vibrant collection of new wave and pop anthems that blend sharp wit with catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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They Don’t Know — This track became one of MacColl's signature songs, celebrated for its infectious melody and clever lyrics that critique societal norms regarding love and loss.
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Walking Down Madison — With its distinctive blend of pop and social commentary, this song showcases MacColl's ability to weave personal narrative with broader cultural reflections.
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Fairytale of New York — As a beloved holiday classic featuring The Pogues, this duet represents a high point in MacColl's career, intertwining poignant storytelling with a festive atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty lyrics with sharp commentary
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- for nostalgic afternoon vibes
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- playful energy for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- All I Ever Wanted: The Anthology was released in 2014, well after Kirsty MacColl's tragic passing in 2000. This compilation serves as a retrospective of her varied career, highlighting her contributions to the music scene from the early '80s through the late '90s. It encapsulates her evolution as an artist, showcasing both chart-topping hits and lesser-known gems.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Squeeze· The B-52's· Elvis Costello
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Walking Down Madison
The narrative shifts from personal introspection to vivid street imagery that captures urban life’s complexities.
This transition emphasizes the stark contrast between the individual's internal struggles and the bustling external world, offering a layered perspective on modern existence.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Us Amazonians 4:10
- 2 Days 3:00
- 3 Free World 2:37
- 4 Children of the Revolution 3:58
- 5 Walking Down Madison (Ye Olde original mix) 4:33
- 6 My Affair 5:24
- 7 In These Shoes? 3:39
- 8 They Don’t Know 3:02
- 9 Terry (12″ version) 5:15
- 10 Over You 2:35
- 11 Keep Your Hands Off My Baby 2:59
- 12 Caroline 2:54
- 13 Touch Me 3:35
- 14 Soho Square 4:24
- 15 All I Ever Wanted (album version) 3:49
- 16 England 2 Colombia 0 3:45
- 17 Wrong Again 4:14
- 18 Don’t Come the Cowboy With Me, Sonny Jim! 3:47
- 19 Last Day of Summer 4:20
- 20 Golden Heart 3:22
- 21 Bad 2:45
Disc 2
- 1 There’s a Guy Who Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis 3:07
- 2 Mother’s Ruin 3:56
- 3 Shutting the Doors 4:21
- 4 Queen of the High Teas 2:27
- 5 See That Girl 3:01
- 6 I’m Going Out With an Eighty Year Old Millionaire 2:50
- 7 Mambo de La Luna 4:36
- 8 Designer Life 2:34
- 9 Big Boy on a Saturday Night 3:56
- 10 Titanic Days 5:43
- 11 Can’t Stop Killing You 4:11
- 12 Fairytale of New York 4:31
- 13 Hard to Believe 2:19
- 14 You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby 2:48
- 15 A New England (live acoustic) 3:26
- 16 Halloween 3:38
- 17 You and Me Baby 2:31
- 18 Angel (single mix) 3:39
- 19 He’s on the Beach (live acoustic) 3:26
- 20 The End of a Perfect Day 3:21
- 21 Still Life 2:58
- 22 Innocence (single remix) 4:00
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