Singles
Deacon Blue · 2006
77 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · sophisti-pop
A vibrant collection of melodic pop rock infused with heartfelt storytelling and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
The album features some of Deacon Blue's biggest hits, showcasing their influence on the sophisti-pop movement. It achieved critical acclaim, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and contributing to the band's legacy as one of Scotland's most beloved musical exports.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks anthems for group sing-alongs vibrant melodies for road trips
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Singles' is a retrospective compilation highlighting Deacon Blue's commercial peak during the late '80s and early '90s. By this time, the band's earlier albums like 'Raintown' (1987) and 'When the World Knows Your Name' (1989) had solidified their reputation in the UK music scene, making this compilation a celebration of their enduring appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Ellie Goulding· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Kim Wilde· Ed Sheeran· Gorillaz· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dignity Standout 4:01
- 2 Real Gone Kid Standout 4:05
- 3 Wages Day Standout 3:11
- 4 Fergus Sings the Blues 3:59
- 5 Twist and Shout 3:36
- 6 Bigger Than Dynamite 3:26
- 7 Your Swaying Arms 4:12
- 8 Your Town 5:22
- 9 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:47
- 10 Chocolate Girl 3:17
- 11 When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) 4:20
- 12 Love and Regret 5:00
- 13 I Was Right and You Were Wrong 4:49
- 14 Loaded 4:30
- 15 Queen of the New Year 3:37
- 16 Only Tender Love 5:11
- 17 Cover From the Sky 3:37
- 18 Haunted 4:17
- 19 The One About Loneliness 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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