The Collection cover

The Collection

Belinda Carlisle · 2014

68 min · 15 tracks · new wave

A nostalgic blend of new wave and rock that evokes the shimmering optimism of the '80s and early '90s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Heaven Is a Place on Earth Start here — This classic hit exemplifies Carlisle's signature sound with its uplifting melody and lyrics about love and paradise, making it a defining anthem of her career.
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    Summer Rain — A standout for its lush production and emotive vocals, this track captures a sense of yearning and nostalgia, resonating deeply with listeners.
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    Runaway Horses — This song features evocative imagery and themes of escape, illustrating Carlisle's ability to blend personal storytelling with catchy pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • uplifting anthems for gatherings
  • melodic storytelling with emotional depth
  • warm, inviting background energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer experimental soundscapes
  • want aggressive, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases her work but doesn't define her career.
Career context
Released in 2014, The Collection is a retrospective album that brings together Belinda Carlisle's greatest hits from her solo career after her success with The Go-Go's. By this time, she was revisiting her iconic tracks while also introducing new material, highlighting her enduring appeal and significant contributions to pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Go-Go's· Cyndi Lauper· Pat Benatar

Tracklist

  • 1 Heaven Is a Place on Earth Start here 4:06
  • 2 I Get Weak 4:51
  • 3 World Without You 4:41
  • 4 Runaway Horses 4:41
  • 5 Summer Rain 5:29
  • 6 Do You Feel Like I Feel? 5:09
  • 7 Little Black Book 4:12
  • 8 All God's Children 3:49
  • 9 A Prayer for Everyone 4:20
  • 10 Fool for Love 3:56
  • 11 We Can Change 3:46
  • 12 Love Revolution 5:07
  • 13 Valentine 5:03
  • 14 Whatever It Takes 4:49
  • 15 Vision of You 4:41

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