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The Complete Collection

Lisa Stansfield · 2003

445 min · 92 tracks · soul

Soulful pop melodies intertwine with rich, emotive vocals, creating an inviting soundscape of heartfelt expression.

Why this album works

'The Complete Collection' achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Stansfield's status as a leading artist in the pop and soul genres. The compilation also highlights her influence on the music scene of the '90s and early 2000s, showcasing tracks that have become staples in her catalog and continue to resonate with fans.
Best for
dynamic journey with emotional peaks inviting soundscape for reflection for nostalgic evenings
Context
By 2003, Lisa Stansfield had established herself as a prominent figure in pop and soul since her debut in the late 1980s. 'The Complete Collection' serves as a retrospective compilation, showcasing her evolution through multiple successful albums, including her breakthrough 'Affection' from 1989. This album encapsulates her career up to that point, reflecting both her commercial success and artistic growth.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 This Is the Right Time 4:33
  • 2 Mighty Love 5:14
  • 3 Sincerity Standout 4:51
  • 4 The Love in Me 5:01
  • 5 All Around the World Standout 4:27
  • 6 What Did I Do to You? (7" version) 4:19
  • 7 Live Together 6:11
  • 8 You Can’t Deny It (US version) 4:27
  • 9 Poison 4:19
  • 10 When Are You Coming Back? 5:16
  • 11 Affection 5:43
  • 12 Wake Up Baby 3:55
  • 13 The Way You Want It 5:01
  • 14 People Hold On (single mix) 3:58
  • 15 My Apple Heart 4:15
  • 16 Lay Me Down 4:14
  • 17 Something’s Happenin’ 3:48

Disc 2

  • 1 Change 5:40
  • 2 Real Love 5:03
  • 3 Set Your Loving Free 5:04
  • 4 I Will Be Waiting 5:06
  • 5 All Woman 5:18
  • 6 Soul Deep 4:14
  • 7 Make Love to Ya 4:56
  • 8 Time to Make You Mine 5:00
  • 9 Symptoms of Loneliness & Heartache 4:45
  • 10 It’s Got to Be Real 5:18
  • 11 First Joy 4:27
  • 12 Tenderly 3:22
  • 13 A Little More Love 4:36
  • 14 Whenever You’re Gone 4:09
  • 15 Everything Will Get Better 5:03
  • 16 Change (Frankie Knuckles remix) 6:29

Disc 3

  • 1 So Natural 5:07
  • 2 Never Set Me Free 5:02
  • 3 I Give You Everything 4:41
  • 4 Marvellous & Mine 4:17
  • 5 Goodbye 4:38
  • 6 Little Bit of Heaven 4:30
  • 7 Sweet Memories 5:34
  • 8 She’s Always There 5:06
  • 9 Too Much Love Makin’ 4:36
  • 10 Turn Me On 4:42
  • 11 Be Mine 4:34
  • 12 In All the Right Places 6:04
  • 13 Wish It Could Always Be This Way 4:47
  • 14 Gonna Try It Anyway 4:00
  • 15 Dream Away 4:38
  • 16 So Natural (No Preservatives mix by Roger Sanchez) 6:42

Disc 4

  • 1 Never Gonna Fall 5:16
  • 2 The Real Thing 4:20
  • 3 I'm Leavin’ 4:38
  • 4 Suzanne 5:00
  • 5 Never, Never Gonna Give You Up 5:02
  • 6 Don’t Cry for Me 5:04
  • 7 The Line 4:26
  • 8 The Very Thought of You 5:24
  • 9 You Know How to Love Me 5:33
  • 10 I Cried My Last Tear Last Night 4:14
  • 11 Honest 4:55
  • 12 Somewhere in Time 4:45
  • 13 Got Me Missing You 4:43
  • 14 Footsteps 3:49
  • 15 People Hold On (bootleg mix) 3:43
  • 16 Breathtaking 4:50
  • 17 Baby Come Back 3:35

Disc 5

  • 1 I’ve Got Something Better 4:25
  • 2 Let’s Just Call It Love 4:17
  • 3 You Can Do That 4:30
  • 4 How Could You? 4:34
  • 5 Candy 5:06
  • 6 I’m Coming to Get You 3:54
  • 7 8-3-1 4:31
  • 8 Wish on Me 4:49
  • 9 Boyfriend 4:44
  • 10 Don’t Leave Now I’m in Love 4:17
  • 11 Didn’t I 4:51
  • 12 Face Up 4:52
  • 13 When the Last Sun Goes Down 3:57
  • 14 All Over Me 5:09
  • 15 Can’t Wait To 4:27
  • 16 You Get Me 5:37

Disc 6

  • 1 There Was I 4:40
  • 2 Dirty Talk 4:45
  • 3 The Answer 4:02
  • 4 Sing It 3:58
  • 5 Big Thing 4:59
  • 6 Tenderly (live) 5:07
  • 7 Live Together / Young Hearts Run Free (live) 7:53
  • 8 People Hold On (full length disco mix) 9:22
  • 9 Change (Driza Bone remix) 6:09
  • 10 Live Together (Massive Attack big beat mix) 3:54

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