Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet · 2001
71 min · 17 tracks · new wave · blue-eyed soul
A shimmering blend of new wave and blue-eyed soul, radiating nostalgia with polished melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Why this album works
This compilation reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, reaffirming Spandau Ballet's status as icons of the New Romantic movement. It also introduced their music to a new generation, contributing to a resurgence of interest in 80s nostalgia during the early 2000s.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-along moments dynamic peaks and valleys for reflective evenings
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet' marked a retrospective compilation during the band's re-emergence after a lengthy hiatus. Prior to this, Spandau Ballet had achieved massive success in the 1980s with hits like 'True' and 'Gold', making this collection significant as it showcased their enduring influence on pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Ringo Starr· Bryan Adams· Joe Jackson· Bonnie Tyler· Phil Collins· John Lennon· 10cc
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gold Standout 3:55
- 2 True Standout 5:40
- 3 Only When You Leave 4:49
- 4 Lifeline 3:27
- 5 Communication 3:27
- 6 Instinction 3:40
- 7 Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) Standout 4:09
- 8 To Cut a Long Story Short 3:22
- 9 The Freeze 3:33
- 10 Musclebound 3:56
- 11 Paint Me Down 3:47
- 12 She Loved Like Diamond 2:54
- 13 Round and Round 4:34
- 14 Highly Strung 4:11
- 15 Fight for Ourselves 4:25
- 16 I'll Fly for You 5:14
- 17 Through the Barricades 5:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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