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The Best of Kirsty MacColl

Kirsty MacColl · 2005

78 min · 21 tracks · new wave

Kirsty MacColl's vibrant pop melodies intertwine with poignant storytelling, blending new wave energy with lyrical wit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful storytelling with sharp wit
  • dynamic collection for varied moods
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • short bursts of vibrant energy
  • for afternoon gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of long, cohesive pieces
  • prefer heavy, introspective soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'The Best of Kirsty MacColl' showcases the breadth of MacColl's career following her tragic passing in 2000. This compilation serves as a retrospective that highlights her influence on the pop and new wave scenes, especially given her earlier hits in the late 1980s and 1990s. At this point, MacColl was celebrated for her unique voice and sharp lyrics, cementing her legacy posthumously.
Stylistic neighbors
Squeeze· The B-52's· Elvis Costello

Tracklist

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

  • 1 They Don't Know 3:01
  • 2 There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis 3:07
  • 3 Terry 3:50
  • 4 A New England 3:46
  • 5 He's on the Beach 3:29
  • 6 Don't Come the Cowboy With Me, Sonny Jim! 3:46
  • 7 Fairytale of New York 4:29
  • 8 Free World 2:37
  • 9 Innocence 4:01
  • 10 Days 2:59
  • 11 Still Life 2:57
  • 12 Miss Otis Regrets 2:51
  • 13 Walking Down Madison 4:37
  • 14 My Affair 5:24
  • 15 Soho Square 4:23
  • 16 Titanic Days 3:39
  • 17 As Long as You Hold Me 4:35
  • 18 Perfect Day 3:48
  • 19 In These Shoes? 3:37
  • 20 England 2 Columbia 0 3:46
  • 21 Sun on the Water 4:05

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