Platinum & Gold Collection cover

Platinum & Gold Collection

Ace of Base · 2003

43 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop · dance-pop · Eurodance

A nostalgic blend of infectious melodies and rhythmic hooks that defined the Eurodance sound of the 90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • steady upbeat energy throughout
  • for summer gatherings
  • infectious melodies for dancing
  • feel-good vibes on repeat

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • dislike repetitive catchy hooks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Platinum & Gold Collection' was released in 2003, Ace of Base had already achieved significant success with their earlier albums, including their breakthrough debut 'Happy Nation' in 1992. This compilation came during a period of relative quiet for the band, as they had not released a new studio album since 'Da Capo' in 2002. The collection serves as both a retrospective celebration and a bridge to their later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxette· ABBA· Eiffel 65

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Sign 3:08
  • 2 Cruel Summer 3:33
  • 3 Don’t Turn Around 3:48
  • 4 Lucky Love 2:53
  • 5 All That She Wants 3:30
  • 6 Everytime It Rains (radio mix) 4:17
  • 7 Whenever You’re Near Me 3:30
  • 8 Living in Danger (D-House mix) 4:03
  • 9 Happy Nation 3:33
  • 10 Wheel of Fortune 3:53
  • 11 Never Gonna Say I’m Sorry 3:15
  • 12 Beautiful Life 3:38

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