Frankie Say Greatest cover

Frankie Say Greatest

Frankie Goes to Hollywood · 2009

148 min · 27 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant collection of synth-driven anthems that blend bold pop sensibilities with provocative themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with vibrant anthems
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • extended sections for deep listening
  • playful irreverence throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward single tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Frankie Say Greatest' marked a retrospective moment for Frankie Goes to Hollywood, who had initially risen to fame in the 1980s. This compilation came nearly two decades after their last studio album, showcasing their enduring influence on pop and dance music while celebrating their legacy as one of the era's most controversial bands.
Stylistic neighbors
Pet Shop Boys· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Relax (original 7") 3:54
  • 2 Two Tribes 3:23
  • 3 Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Escape Act video mix) 5:11
  • 4 War 4:14
  • 5 The Power of Love 5:30
  • 6 Ferry Cross the Mersey 4:03
  • 7 Is There Anybody Out There? (Movement 2) 7:33
  • 8 (Tag) 0:34
  • 9 Born to Run 3:56
  • 10 Warriors of the Wasteland 4:53
  • 11 Rage Hard 5:09
  • 12 Watching the Wildlife 4:19
  • 13 Happy Hi 4:04
  • 14 The Waves 2:44
  • 15 Relax (Chicane radio edit) 3:12
  • 16 Two Tribes (Hibakusha) 6:36
  • 17 Relax (Lookout's radio edit) 3:30

Disc 2

  • 1 Relax (Sex mix) 16:22
  • 2 Two Tribes (Annihilation) 9:08
  • 3 War (Hidden) 8:32
  • 4 Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Fruitness mix) 12:12
  • 5 Rage Hard (Freddie Bastone remix) 6:59
  • 6 Watching the Wildlife (Hotter) 9:07
  • 7 Relax (Scott Storch mix) 3:39
  • 8 Suffragette City 3:34
  • 9 Our Silver Turns to Gold 3:38
  • 10 Get It On 2:33

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