Top tracks — play these first
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We Built This City — This track became an anthem for the disillusionment of the music industry in the 80s, addressing commercialization while still maintaining a catchy hook.
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Sara — With its emotive lyrics and sweeping melody, this song showcases the band's softer side, highlighting their range beyond rock anthems.
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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now — This powerful ballad encapsulates themes of resilience and hope, becoming synonymous with empowerment and frequently featured in films and media.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation showcases Starship's mainstream rock evolution but lacks cohesion and depth in later tracks.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of synthesizers and electric guitars, creating a polished sound typical of early '90s new wave.
- Each track is structured around anthemic choruses that are repeated multiple times, making them memorable and singable.
- The sequencing includes several of the band's biggest hits in the first half, with a noticeable dip in energy towards the latter tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- nostalgic reflective moments
- sing-along anthem vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This compilation album marked a definitive moment in Starship's career, released at a time when they were transitioning from their earlier psychedelic roots to mainstream rock successes. Following their commercial peak with hits like We Built This City, this collection reflects a decade of evolution and the band's ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Journey· Foreigner· REO Speedwagon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jane 4:11
- 2 Find Your Way Back 4:14
- 3 Stranger 4:45
- 4 No Way Out 4:24
- 5 Layin' It on the Line 4:10
- 6 Don't Lose Any Sleep 4:22
- 7 We Built This City 4:39
- 8 Sara 4:53
- 9 Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now 4:31
- 10 It's Not Over ('til It's Over) 4:17
- 11 It's Not Enough 4:47
- 12 Good Heart 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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