Crystal Days: 1979–1999
Echo & the Bunnymen · 2001
303 min · 72 tracks · post-punk
A lush tapestry of atmospheric guitars and haunting melodies that define the post-punk era.
Why this album works
'Crystal Days' not only achieved commercial success but also reaffirmed Echo & the Bunnymen's influence on the post-punk landscape, demonstrating their lasting appeal with tracks like 'The Killing Moon' and 'Lips Like Sugar.' The album received positive critical reception, being praised for its curation of both well-known hits and rare tracks, solidifying its place as an essential collection for fans and newcomers alike.
- Career context
- Upon its release in 2001, 'Crystal Days: 1979–1999' served as a comprehensive retrospective of Echo & the Bunnymen's career, showcasing their evolution from their debut in 1980 through to their resurgence in the late '90s. This compilation came after a lengthy hiatus following the band's breakup in 1998, marking a significant moment of reflection and celebration for both the band and their fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Radiohead· Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· Placebo· Bryan Adams· Blur· Manic Street Preachers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Monkeys (original version) 3:04
- 2 The Pictures on My Wall (original single version) 2:51
- 3 Read It in Books (original single version) 2:59
- 4 Villiers Terrace (John Peel session) 4:13
- 5 Rescue Standout 4:26
- 6 Simple Stuff 2:35
- 7 Stars Are Stars 2:47
- 8 All That Jazz 2:47
- 9 Crocodiles 2:40
- 10 The Puppet 3:07
- 11 Do It Clean 2:48
- 12 Show of Strength 4:50
- 13 Over the Wall 6:06
- 14 A Promise 4:04
- 15 Heaven Up Here 3:43
- 16 All My Colours 4:02
- 17 Broke My Neck (long version) 7:17
- 18 No Hands (John Peel session) 3:11
- 19 Fuel 4:05
- 20 The Subject 5:09
Disc 2
- 1 The Back of Love 3:15
- 2 The Cutter 3:52
- 3 Way Out and Up We Go 4:03
- 4 Clay 4:16
- 5 Heads Will Roll 3:33
- 6 Gods Will Be Gods (alternate version) 5:30
- 7 Never Stop (Discotheque) 4:46
- 8 Watch Out Below (John Peel session) 2:50
- 9 The Killing Moon (All Night version) Standout 9:13
- 10 Silver (Tidal Wave) 5:12
- 11 Angels and Devils 4:23
- 12 Crystal Days 2:26
- 13 Seven Seas 3:20
- 14 My Kingdom 4:06
- 15 Ocean Rain 5:18
- 16 All You Need Is Love 6:41
Disc 3
- 1 Bring On the Dancing Horses 4:05
- 2 Over Your Shoulder 4:07
- 3 Lover I Love You 4:20
- 4 Satisfaction 4:11
- 5 New Direction (original version) 4:23
- 6 Ship of Fools 4:04
- 7 All My Life 4:10
- 8 The Game 3:51
- 9 Bedbugs and Ballyhoo 3:29
- 10 Lips Like Sugar (single version) Standout 4:37
- 11 People Are Strange 4:32
- 12 Rollercoaster 4:05
- 13 Don't Let It Get You Down 3:52
- 14 I Want to Be There (When You Come) 3:39
- 15 Nothing Lasts Forever 3:56
- 16 Hurracaine 4:21
- 17 Rust 5:24
- 18 What Are You Going to Do With Your Life? 5:10
Disc 4
- 1 In the Midnight Hour 3:30
- 2 Start Again (live) 3:26
- 3 The Original Cutter (A Drop in the Ocean) 4:00
- 4 Heads Will Roll (summer version) 4:25
- 5 Bedbugs and Ballyhoo (original single version) 3:38
- 6 Zimbo (live) 4:57
- 7 Angels and Devils (live) 3:04
- 8 She Cracked (live) 2:54
- 9 It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (live) 3:33
- 10 Soul Kitchen (live) 3:50
- 11 Action Woman (live) 3:21
- 12 Paint It Black (live) 3:15
- 13 Run, Run, Run (live) 3:59
- 14 Friction (live) 4:44
- 15 Crocodiles (live) 6:06
- 16 Heroin (live) 5:43
- 17 Do It Clean (live) 8:18
- 18 The Cutter (alternate version) 4:05
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