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The Best

Despina Vandi · 2001

101 min · 24 tracks · laïko

A vibrant fusion of contemporary pop and traditional laïko, infused with emotional storytelling and catchy melodies.

Why this album works

This album achieved significant commercial success, topping the Greek charts and solidifying Vandi's influence in the laïko genre. It also marked a pivotal moment as it included both new material and re-recordings of her earlier hits, showcasing her evolution as an artist.
Best for
dynamic journey with varied pacing catchy melodies for sing-alongs emotional storytelling throughout tracks
Context
Released on October 15, 2001, 'The Best' is a compilation album that solidified Despina Vandi's status in the Greek pop music scene following her breakthrough with 'Esena Perimeno' in 1999. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from regional fame to becoming a prominent figure in mainstream Greek music.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Προφητείες 4:25
  • 2 Γιατρικό 4:14
  • 3 Περιττός 3:55
  • 4 Υποφέρω Standout 5:20
  • 5 Δέκα εντολές 3:38
  • 6 Ουτοπία 3:59
  • 7 Α πα πα 3:11
  • 8 Κατάλληλες προϋποθέσεις 5:01
  • 9 Το άλλο μισό 3:33
  • 10 Μη μου κλείνεις το φως 4:20
  • 11 Ξενοδοχείο 4:00
  • 12 Σταμάτα να μου κολλάς 3:45

Disc 2

  • 1 Στα 'δωσα όλα 5:25
  • 2 Το κοριτσάκι σου 4:08
  • 3 Της καρδιάς μου γιατρειά 4:37
  • 4 Γέλα μου Standout 4:02
  • 5 Δεν υπάρχει τίποτα 3:45
  • 6 Νυχτολούλουδο 4:56
  • 7 Λυπάμαι 4:33
  • 8 Δεν πεθαίνει η αγάπη Standout 3:56
  • 9 Εσένα περιμένω 4:14
  • 10 Σπάνια 4:37
  • 11 Αδιέξοδο 3:00
  • 12 Ούτε ένα ευχαριστώ 5:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata