Singles cover

Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • anthems for group sing-alongs
  • vibrant melodies for road trips
  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • uplifting energy for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer isolated single tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
The Blue Nile· Prefab Sprout· Aztec Camera

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dignity 4:01
  • 2 Real Gone Kid 4:05
  • 3 Wages Day 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

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