Should God Forget: A Retrospective
The Psychedelic Furs · 1997
151 min · 33 tracks · new wave · post-punk
A sweeping collection of post-punk anthems that blend introspective lyrics with rich, atmospheric instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Should God Forget: A Retrospective' serves as a significant compilation that not only revisits the band's key tracks but also highlights their impact on the new wave and post-punk movements. The album received positive reviews for its cohesive representation of their career and helped introduce their music to a new generation, reinforcing their legacy with songs like 'Pretty in Pink' gaining renewed interest.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks introspective moments for reflection for late-night listening
- Context
- Released in 1997, 'Should God Forget: A Retrospective' marks The Psychedelic Furs' return to the music scene after a hiatus following their 1991 album 'World Outside'. This compilation showcases their evolution from new wave pioneers into a more mature sound while reflecting on their influential past, emphasizing their role in shaping the alternative rock landscape of the 1980s and early 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Radiohead· Depeche Mode· David Bowie· Placebo· Blur· Manic Street Preachers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 India 6:22
- 2 Sister Europe Standout 5:39
- 3 Pulse 2:38
- 4 Mack the Knife 5:59
- 5 Blacks / Radio 6:50
- 6 We Love You 3:27
- 7 Imitation of Christ 5:29
- 8 Soap Commercial 3:49
- 9 Pretty in Pink Standout 3:58
- 10 Mr. Jones 4:02
- 11 Into You Like a Train 4:32
- 12 I Wanna Sleep With You 3:16
- 13 Merry Go Round (Yes I Do) 3:50
- 14 President Gas 5:17
- 15 Love My Way Standout 3:32
- 16 Sleep Comes Down 3:51
- 17 I Don’t Want to Be Your Shadow 3:49
Disc 2
- 1 Alice’s House 4:16
- 2 The Ghost in You 4:16
- 3 Here Come Cowboys 3:56
- 4 Heaven 3:25
- 5 Highwire Days 4:00
- 6 Heartbeat 5:02
- 7 All of the Law 5:42
- 8 Heartbreak Beat 5:13
- 9 All That Money Wants 3:45
- 10 Entertain Me 5:00
- 11 Should God Forget 4:20
- 12 Torch 4:47
- 13 Get a Room 4:45
- 14 Until She Comes 3:47
- 15 All About You 4:17
- 16 There’s a World 8:27
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