Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood cover

Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood · 1993

73 min · 15 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and dance beats paired with provocative lyrical themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • party-ready anthems to dance
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • late-night celebration vibes
  • provocative themes for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quiet introspective moments
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, this compilation album marked a retrospective look at Frankie Goes to Hollywood's influential career during the early '80s. It came after their initial success, which included multiple chart-topping hits, and served to reintroduce their bold sound and controversial themes to a new generation.
Stylistic neighbors
Pet Shop Boys· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Relax 3:56
  • 2 Two Tribes 3:56
  • 3 War 4:15
  • 4 Ferry Cross the Mersey 4:05
  • 5 Warriors of the Wasteland 3:56
  • 6 For Heaven’s Sake 4:29
  • 7 The World Is My Oyster 1:57
  • 8 Welcome to the Pleasuredome 13:40
  • 9 Watching the Wildlife 3:59
  • 10 Born to Run 4:01
  • 11 Rage Hard 5:06
  • 12 The Power of Love 5:30
  • 13 Bang 1:09
  • 14 Relax (New York Mix - The Original 12″) 7:26
  • 15 Two Tribes (Teckno Prisoner) 6:20

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