Why this album works
'Greatest Hits' not only celebrated the band's commercial success but also included the chart-topping hit 'I Touch Myself,' which gained notoriety for its bold lyrics and became an anthem of female empowerment. The album helped reintroduce Divinyls to new audiences, solidifying their legacy in Australian rock history.
- Best for
- dynamic collection of anthems infectious hooks for sing-alongs wave-like pacing for engagement
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Greatest Hits' marked a retrospective look at Divinyls' influential career, highlighting their journey from their debut in the 1980s to their prominence in the alternative rock scene. This compilation came after a significant hiatus following their last studio album, 'Underworld,' in 1996, solidifying their lasting impact on the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boys in Town Standout 2:53
- 2 Science Fiction 3:31
- 3 Siren 2:32
- 4 Only Lonely 3:14
- 5 Casual Encounter 3:06
- 6 Good Die Young 3:39
- 7 In My Life 3:46
- 8 Pleasure and Pain Standout 3:51
- 9 Sleeping Beauty 3:41
- 10 Temperamental 4:31
- 11 Back to the Wall 4:39
- 12 Hey Little Boy 3:22
- 13 Punxsie 4:15
- 14 I Touch Myself Standout 3:47
- 15 Love School 5:24
- 16 Make Out Alright 4:37
- 17 I’m on Your Side 4:17
- 18 I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore 4:31
- 19 I’m Jealous 4:11
- 20 Human on the Inside 4:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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