Maximum Joy
Frankie Goes to Hollywood · 2000
133 min · 20 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
A euphoric blend of danceable beats and anthemic lyrics that captures the spirit of early 2000s club culture.
Why this album works
- Best for
- euphoric dance floor anthems dynamic journey with peaks extended tracks for deep immersion
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Maximum Joy' came during a transitional phase for Frankie Goes to Hollywood, following their 1984 breakthrough debut, 'Welcome to the Pleasuredome'. After a long hiatus, this album marked their attempt to re-establish themselves in the evolving music scene. The band sought to update their sound while retaining the provocative spirit that characterized their earlier work.
- If you like
- new wave, pop rock, synth-pop
Maximum Joy is an album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in 2000. A euphoric blend of danceable beats and anthemic lyrics that captures the spirit of early 2000s club culture. 'Maximum Joy' is significant for its ambitious remixes and revitalized versions of classic hits, contributing to the Hi-NRG revival in the new millennium. It reached number one on the UK albums chart and showcased the band's enduring influence on dance music, despite mixed critical reception which highlighted both nostalgia and the challenge of re-entering a changed industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maximum Joy sound like?
A euphoric blend of danceable beats and anthemic lyrics that captures the spirit of early 2000s club culture. Rooted in new wave and pop rock.
What makes Maximum Joy by Frankie Goes to Hollywood notable?
'Maximum Joy' is significant for its ambitious remixes and revitalized versions of classic hits, contributing to the Hi-NRG revival in the new millennium. It reached number one on the UK albums chart and showcased the band's enduring influence on dance music, despite mixed critical reception which highlighted both nostalgia and the challenge of re-entering a changed industry. Released in 2000, 'Maximum Joy' came during a transitional phase for Frankie Goes to Hollywood, following their 1984 breakthrough debut, 'Welcome to the Pleasuredome'. After a long hiatus, this album marked their attempt to re-establish themselves in the evolving music scene. The band sought to update their sound while retaining the provocative spirit that characterized their earlier work.
Who is Maximum Joy for?
Maximum Joy works well if you're into euphoric dance floor anthems, dynamic journey with peaks and extended tracks for deep immersion.
How many songs are on Maximum Joy?
Maximum Joy has 20 tracks, running approximately 133 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Relax Standout 3:57
- 2 Two Tribes Standout 3:24
- 3 Ferry Cross the Mersey 4:05
- 4 The World Is My Oyster 1:58
- 5 Welcome to the Pleasuredome 13:40
- 6 Maximum Joy 5:32
- 7 San Jose 3:09
- 8 Warriors of the Wasteland 5:00
- 9 Rage Hard 5:03
- 10 War 6:14
- 11 Watching the Wildlife 4:19
- 12 Born to Run 4:08
- 13 The Power of Love Standout 5:32
Disc 2
- 1 The Power of Love (Rob Searle club mix) 8:39
- 2 Relax (Club 69 Future Anthem Part 1) 11:29
- 3 Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Nalin & Kane remix) 11:25
- 4 Maximum Joy (DJ Rene club mix) 9:48
- 5 Two Tribes (Rob Searle club mix) 9:20
- 6 Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Sander’s Coming Home mix) 10:20
- 7 Two Tribes (Apollo Four Forty remix) 6:13
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