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Killing Moon: The Best of Echo & the Bunnymen

Echo & the Bunnymen · 2007

145 min · 36 tracks · post-punk

A rich tapestry of atmospheric melodies and brooding lyrics that define post-punk's ethereal landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • brooding melodies for introspective moments
  • for reflective late nights
  • engaging live performances captured
  • nostalgic vibes with haunting atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, upbeat tracks
  • prefer straightforward, single-focused albums

Where this album fits

Themes
post-punk legacy· oceanic imagery
Career context
Released in 2007, 'Killing Moon: The Best of Echo & the Bunnymen' captures the band's legacy as they celebrated over three decades since their formation in 1978. This compilation showcases key tracks from their influential catalog, including seminal hits from their early albums like 'Crocodiles' (1980) and 'Ocean Rain' (1984), positioning them as enduring icons of the post-punk movement.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Disintegration by The Cure — Shares atmospheric soundscapes and introspective themes, echoing post-punk's emotional depth.
Power, Corruption & Lies by New Order — Combines brooding melodies with a danceable rhythm, reflecting the post-punk ethos of transformation.
Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol — Captures a similar moody atmosphere and lyrical introspection, resonating with the post-punk legacy.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Pictures on My Wall 2:55
  • 2 The Puppet 3:07
  • 3 Do It Clean 2:47
  • 4 Crocodiles 2:40
  • 5 Rescue 4:30
  • 6 All That Jazz 2:48
  • 7 Villiers Terrace 2:47
  • 8 Show of Strength 4:50
  • 9 Over the Wall 6:01
  • 10 A Promise 4:06
  • 11 With a Hip 3:18
  • 12 All My Colours 4:04
  • 13 The Cutter 3:55
  • 14 The Back of Love 3:16
  • 15 Higher Hell 5:02
  • 16 Gods Will Be Gods 5:27
  • 17 Never Stop 3:33
  • 18 Heads Will Roll 3:32

Disc 2

  • 1 The Killing Moon 5:49
  • 2 Silver 3:22
  • 3 Angels and Devils 4:24
  • 4 Ocean Rain 5:13
  • 5 My Kingdom 4:07
  • 6 Seven Seas 3:22
  • 7 Crystal Days 2:26
  • 8 Bring On the Dancing Horses 4:00
  • 9 People Are Strange 3:38
  • 10 Bed Bugs and Ballyhoo 3:30
  • 11 The Game 3:53
  • 12 Lost and Found 3:39
  • 13 Thorn of Crowns 4:54
  • 14 Lips Like Sugar 4:54
  • 15 Zimbo (live) 3:56
  • 16 Do It Clean (live) 6:36
  • 17 Ocean Rain (live) 5:19
  • 18 The Killing Moon (live) 3:25

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