The Best of Howard Jones
78 min · 18 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
Synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics define this quintessential 80s pop collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on past love
- sing-along moments with friends
- dynamic collection of hits
- uplifting anthems for motivation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer raw, unpolished sounds
- seek immediate, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, this compilation album captures Howard Jones' rise during the 1980s synth-pop era, following his commercial peak with 'Dream Into Action' in 1985. At this point, Jones was transitioning from chart-topping hits to a more reflective phase in his career, solidifying his legacy as a key figure in new wave music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Erasure· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Is Love? 3:42
- 2 New Song 4:15
- 3 Pearl in the Shell 3:59
- 4 Always Asking Questions 3:41
- 5 Things Can Only Get Better 3:57
- 6 Like to Get to Know You Well 4:01
- 7 Life in One Day 3:39
- 8 You Know I Love You… Don’t You? 4:05
- 9 Hide and Seek 4:49
- 10 No One Is to Blame 4:11
- 11 Look Mama 4:05
- 12 The Prisoner 4:40
- 13 Everlasting Love 4:20
- 14 Lift Me Up 3:40
- 15 Tears to Tell 4:19
- 16 Two Souls 4:24
- 17 I.G.Y. (What a Beautiful World) 5:08
- 18 City Song 7:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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