What does Best of Berlin 1979-1988 sound like?

Best of Berlin 1979-1988 is a new wave album by Berlin, released in 1988. Good for nostalgic reflections on past love and engaging sing-along choruses with friends.

Who is Best of Berlin 1979-1988 for?

Best of Berlin 1979-1988 works well if you're into nostalgic reflections on past love, engaging sing-along choruses with friends and catchy melodies for late drives.

How many songs are on Best of Berlin 1979-1988?

Best of Berlin 1979-1988 has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Best of Berlin 1979-1988

Berlin · 1988

52 min · 12 tracks · new wave

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The album compiles recognizable hits but lacks a cohesive narrative or depth beyond its singles.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of synthesizers and drum machines, characteristic of the new wave genre.
Tracks like 'Take My Breath Away' and 'The Metro' showcase strong melodic hooks that are repeated throughout.
The running order places the most commercially successful tracks towards the beginning, creating a front-loaded experience.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.