Collection
Mike Oldfield · 2002
93 min · 21 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of melodic progressions blending rock, new age, and folk influences with ethereal instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks for reflective evening listening captivating melodic progressions throughout
- Context
- By the time 'Collection' was released in 2002, Mike Oldfield was an established artist known for his pioneering work in progressive rock. This album arrived after a period of fluctuating commercial success and marked a return to revisiting his earlier iconic material while also showcasing newer compositions.
- If you like
- classical, pop rock, progressive rock
Collection is an album by Mike Oldfield, released in 2002. A rich tapestry of melodic progressions blending rock, new age, and folk influences with ethereal instrumentation. The album is significant as it compiles some of Oldfield's most popular tracks alongside select new songs, introducing his sound to a new generation. It reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received, reaffirming Oldfield's lasting impact on the music landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Collection sound like?
A rich tapestry of melodic progressions blending rock, new age, and folk influences with ethereal instrumentation. Rooted in classical and pop rock.
What makes Collection by Mike Oldfield notable?
The album is significant as it compiles some of Oldfield's most popular tracks alongside select new songs, introducing his sound to a new generation. It reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart and was well-received, reaffirming Oldfield's lasting impact on the music landscape. By the time 'Collection' was released in 2002, Mike Oldfield was an established artist known for his pioneering work in progressive rock. This album arrived after a period of fluctuating commercial success and marked a return to revisiting his earlier iconic material while also showcasing newer compositions.
Who is Collection for?
Collection works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, for reflective evening listening and captivating melodic progressions throughout.
How many songs are on Collection?
Collection has 21 tracks, running approximately 93 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Moonlight Shadow Standout 3:35
- 2 To France 4:42
- 3 Five Miles Out 4:14
- 4 Shadow On The Wall Standout 5:07
- 5 Foreign Affair 3:53
- 6 Sentinel 3:56
- 7 Family Man 3:45
- 8 Heaven's Open 4:27
- 9 Pictures In The Dark 4:15
- 10 Innocent 3:30
- 11 Islands 4:17
- 12 Incantations (Part Four Excerpt) 4:38
Disc 2
- 1 Tubular Bells (Opening Theme) Standout 4:16
- 2 Etude 3:06
- 3 Ommadawn (Excerpt) 3:38
- 4 In Dulci Jubilo 2:49
- 5 Good News 1:42
- 6 Pran's Theme 1 & 2 2:24
- 7 Pran's Departure 2:04
- 8 Hergest Ridge (Part One) 21:29
- 9 Portsmouth 2:00
Release Date
February 26, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
93 min 47 sec
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