Why this album works
The album is significant not only for its comprehensive representation of Runga's work but also for its commercial performance, reaching number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart. The release was well-received critically, emphasizing her impact on the New Zealand music landscape and solidifying her status as a leading pop artist.
- Best for
- steady pacing for relaxed listening introspective melodies for quiet moments warm vocals for cozy afternoons
- Context
- By the time 'Anthology' was released in 2012, Bic Runga had already established herself as a respected figure in New Zealand’s music scene following her successful debut in 1997 with 'Drive'. This compilation album served as a retrospective, highlighting her evolution as an artist and featuring tracks from her previous albums, allowing fans to appreciate her growth over more than a decade.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miley Cyrus· Mylène Farmer· Katy Perry· Roxette· Pitbull· Puffy AmiYumi· Lady Gaga· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Get Some Sleep 3:34
- 2 Sway Standout 4:23
- 3 Listening for the Weather 3:29
- 4 Good Morning Baby Standout 3:29
- 5 Something Good 3:18
- 6 Roll Into One 3:19
- 7 Drive 2:46
- 8 Bursting Through 3:42
- 9 Say After Me 4:35
- 10 Winning Arrow 2:52
- 11 Hello Hello 3:04
- 12 Suddenly Strange 4:18
- 13 Tiny Little Piece of My Heart 2:15
- 14 Gravity Standout 3:39
- 15 Ne Me Quitte Pas 4:06
- 16 One More Cup of Coffee 3:50
- 17 Everything Is Beautiful and New 2:57
- 18 Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart 3:45
- 19 Precious Things 4:24
- 20 If You Really Do 3:53
- 21 Birds 3:45
- 22 The Be All and End All 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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