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Best of Chris Isaak

Chris Isaak · 2006

62 min · 18 tracks · pop music

A sultry blend of melancholic melodies and haunting rockabilly charm that defines Isaak's signature style.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • sultry vibes for late nights
  • melancholic moments of reflection
  • for romantic evenings
  • engaging sing-along choruses

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Best of Chris Isaak' compiles hits from the artist's career spanning over two decades. At this point, Isaak was well-established following the commercial success of 'Wicked Game' and had transitioned into a recognizable figure in pop culture, thanks to his music and television appearances.
Stylistic neighbors
Roy Orbison· David Lynch· Jeff Buckley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 San Francisco Days 2:59
  • 2 Somebody’s Crying 2:47
  • 3 Wicked Game 4:46
  • 4 Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing 2:56
  • 5 Let Me Down Easy 4:05
  • 6 Two Hearts 3:34
  • 7 King Without a Castle 3:06
  • 8 Only the Lonely 2:53
  • 9 Speak of the Devil 3:30
  • 10 Blue Spanish Sky 3:57
  • 11 You Owe Me Some Kind of Love 3:47
  • 12 Can’t Do a Thing (to Stop Me) 3:37
  • 13 Let’s Have a Party 3:27
  • 14 Dancin’ 3:45
  • 15 Blue Hotel 3:12
  • 16 Please 3:36
  • 17 I Want You to Want Me 3:21
  • 18 Forever Blue (acoustic version) 2:38

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