Love Songs: A Compilation... Old and New
Phil Collins · 2004
114 min · 25 tracks · jazz fusion
A tender collection of romantic ballads that blend emotional storytelling with lush instrumentals, showcasing Collins' signature soft rock style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Against All Odds Start here — This track stands out not only as one of Collins' most recognized hits but also embodies the quintessential themes of longing and heartbreak that permeate the album.
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You'll Be in My Heart — Originally featured in Disney's Tarzan, this song showcases Collins' talent for writing heartfelt melodies that resonate across generations, making it a standout piece on the compilation.
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One More Night — With its smooth melody and poignant lyrics about yearning for connection, this track epitomizes Collins' mastery of romantic balladry, making it essential listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The compilation presents a varied selection of love songs but lacks strong cohesion due to its mixed recording formats.
- 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 pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt ballads for romantic evenings
- nostalgic tunes for fond memories
- emotional depth in every track
- for late-night listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation of love songs that showcases his style but isn't a primary entry point.
- Themes
- Disney's romantic nostalgia· lost love yearning· intimate balladry
- Career context
- By the time Phil Collins released Love Songs: A Compilation... Old and New in 2004, he was a seasoned artist with a successful solo career since the late 1980s. This album followed his previous studio release, Testify (2002), and served as a compilation to highlight his most poignant love songs, blending both new tracks and beloved classics from his extensive catalog.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Tearing and Breaking 5:32
- 2 Do You Remember 4:37
- 3 One More Night 4:52
- 4 Against All Odds Start here 3:25
- 5 Can’t Turn Back the Years 4:38
- 6 Groovy Kind of Love 3:30
- 7 Everyday 5:42
- 8 Don’t Let Him Steal Your Heart Away 4:46
- 9 Please Come Out Tonight 5:48
- 10 This Must Be Love 3:34
- 11 It’s in Your Eyes 2:53
- 12 Can’t Stop Loving You 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Testify 6:33
- 2 True Colours 5:33
- 3 You’ll Be in My Heart 4:19
- 4 If Leaving Me Is Easy 4:55
- 5 I’ve Been Trying 5:00
- 6 I’ve Forgotten Everything 4:36
- 7 Somewhere 4:02
- 8 Least You Can Do 5:07
- 9 Two Hearts 3:24
- 10 Separate Lives (live) 5:15
- 11 My Girl (live) 3:43
- 12 Always (live) 4:32
- 13 The Way You Look Tonight (live) 4:00
What to play next
Testify
2002
Continues the emotional themes with a more modern sound and production style.
Both Sides
1993
Sets the stage with introspective lyrics and similar emotional depth.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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