Why this album works
This album is significant not just for its collection of hits but also for highlighting Basia's unique fusion of jazz and pop that influenced a generation of artists. It captured the essence of her live performances, earning praise from fans and critics alike while reaffirming her status in the music industry during a period when many artists were shifting towards more electronic sounds.
- Best for
- steady flow with gradual peaks sultry vocals for evening relaxation vibrant melodies for social gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'From Newport to London: Greatest Hits Live... and More' was released in 2011, Basia had already established herself as a prominent figure in the jazz-pop scene with a career spanning over two decades. This compilation album followed her previous studio effort, 'It’s That Girl Again' (2009), and marked a return to live performance after years focusing on studio recordings.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Sun Ra· will.i.am
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Third Time Lucky 5:25
- 2 Drunk on Love Standout 4:43
- 3 Cruising for Bruising Standout 4:29
- 4 How Dare You 4:26
- 5 If Not Now Then When 3:10
- 6 Love Lies Bleeding 3:02
- 7 I Must 4:41
- 8 Astrud 4:20
- 9 New Day for You 4:03
- 10 A Gift 3:49
- 11 An Olive Tree 4:59
- 12 From Now On 4:41
- 13 Promises 4:09
- 14 Time and Tide Standout 4:09
- 15 Copernicus 4:54
- 16 There’s a Tear (acoustic) 4:17
- 17 Wandering 3:44
- 18 From Newport to London 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.