The Best of... So Far
The Kooks · 2017
115 min · 38 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic indie pop anthems blend catchy hooks with nostalgic storytelling, capturing the essence of youthful romance and melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Naive Start here — As one of their breakout hits, Naive perfectly captures the band's signature blend of catchy melodies and introspective lyrics, reflecting youthful confusion and longing.
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Always Where I Need to Be — This track encapsulates The Kooks' energetic sound and lyrical optimism, showcasing their knack for creating irresistible sing-along choruses.
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She Moves in Her Own Way — With its infectious rhythm and thoughtful lyrics about individuality and attraction, this song highlights the band's ability to combine emotional depth with upbeat instrumentation.
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Junk of the Heart (Happy) — The upbeat nature and catchy refrain make it a quintessential Kooks track that balances lightheartedness with deeper themes of love and heartache.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for gatherings
- heartfelt tunes for nostalgia
- varied pacing for exploration
- short tracks for easy listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep, introspective themes
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This compilation effectively introduces new listeners to The Kooks' key hits.
- Career context
- Released in 2017, The Best of... So Far encapsulates The Kooks' journey from their debut album inside the Britpop revival to becoming staples of indie rock. At this point in their career, they had already established a strong fanbase with hits like Naive and Always Where I Need to Be, making this compilation a celebration of their most memorable tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Arctic Monkeys· The Fratellis· Vampire Weekend
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Naive Start here 3:25
- 2 Always Where I Need to Be 2:41
- 3 Junk of the Heart (Happy) 3:07
- 4 Bad Habit 3:41
- 5 She Moves in Her Own Way 2:49
- 6 Shine On 3:15
- 7 Seaside 1:39
- 8 Down 2:43
- 9 Sofa Song 2:14
- 10 Is It Me 3:29
- 11 You Don’t Love Me 2:35
- 12 Forgive & Forget 3:57
- 13 Ooh La 3:32
- 14 Sway 3:37
- 15 Eddie’s Gun 2:14
- 16 Matchbox 3:12
- 17 Be Who You Are 3:54
- 18 Broken Vow 4:26
Disc 2
- 1 Eddie’s Gun (original version) 2:11
- 2 Sofa Song (demo) 2:04
- 3 Pull Me In 3:18
- 4 California 2:10
- 5 Slave to the Game 2:59
- 6 Constantine’s Love (demo) 2:52
- 7 Naive (alternate version) 3:29
- 8 Suburbs (demo) 3:11
- 9 Lesson Number 3 (demo) 3:30
- 10 The Saboteur (demo) 4:04
- 11 Shine On (demo) 2:26
- 12 Disappear (demo) 3:45
- 13 Catch That (demo) 2:13
- 14 Creatures of Habit 4:20
- 15 Lonely Cat (demo) 3:17
- 16 Gap (demo) 3:49
- 17 Always Where I Need to Be (demo) 2:34
- 18 If Only (demo) 2:03
- 19 Be Mine (demo) 2:35
- 20 Bus Song 2:04
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