So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor
Sinéad O'Connor · 1997
77 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · folk rock · indie pop
A haunting blend of raw emotion and eclectic sounds, showcasing Sinéad O'Connor's powerful voice and lyrical depth.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional waves throughout cathartic moments of reflection intimate late-night listening experience
- Context
- By the time 'So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor' was released in 1997, O'Connor had already established herself as a formidable artist with her breakthrough hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in 1990. This compilation album captures her significant works up to that point, including tracks from her first three albums, reflecting both her commercial success and artistic evolution during the early '90s.
- If you like
- alternative rock, folk rock, indie pop
So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor is an album by Sinéad O'Connor, released in 1997. A haunting blend of raw emotion and eclectic sounds, showcasing Sinéad O'Connor's powerful voice and lyrical depth. This album reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold in several countries. It serves as a definitive collection of O'Connor's impactful career, highlighting her unique contributions to music that often challenged societal norms, particularly with her cover of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' which became an anthem for heartbreak and resilience. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor sound like?
A haunting blend of raw emotion and eclectic sounds, showcasing Sinéad O'Connor's powerful voice and lyrical depth. Rooted in alternative rock and folk rock.
What makes So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor by Sinéad O'Connor notable?
This album reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold in several countries. It serves as a definitive collection of O'Connor's impactful career, highlighting her unique contributions to music that often challenged societal norms, particularly with her cover of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' which became an anthem for heartbreak and resilience. By the time 'So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor' was released in 1997, O'Connor had already established herself as a formidable artist with her breakthrough hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in 1990. This compilation album captures her significant works up to that point, including tracks from her first three albums, reflecting both her commercial success and artistic evolution during the early '90s.
Who is So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor for?
So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor works well if you're into dynamic emotional waves throughout, cathartic moments of reflection and intimate late-night listening experience.
How many songs are on So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor?
So Far… The Best of Sinéad O'Connor has 15 tracks, running approximately 77 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing Compares 2 U Standout 5:10
- 2 Mandinka 3:48
- 3 The Emperor’s New Clothes 5:17
- 4 The Last Day of Our Acquaintance Standout 4:40
- 5 Fire on Babylon 5:10
- 6 Troy Standout 6:33
- 7 I Am Stretched on Your Grave 5:35
- 8 Success Has Made a Failure of Our Home 4:29
- 9 John I Love You 5:49
- 10 Empire 5:50
- 11 I Want Your (Hands on Me) 4:39
- 12 Heroine (theme from ‘Captive’) 4:26
- 13 Don’t Cry for Me Argentina 5:37
- 14 You Made Me the Thief of Your Heart 6:20
- 15 Just Like U Said It Would B 4:28
Release Date
November 25, 1997
Artist Origin
Ireland
Runtime
77 min 56 sec
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