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The Complete Works

Spiritualized · 2003

139 min · 24 tracks · psychedelic rock · space rock

A sprawling collection of ethereal melodies and layered instrumentation that encapsulates Spiritualized's signature space rock sound.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration with peaks
  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • wave-like pacing for relaxation
  • long-form listening commitment
  • immersive soundscapes for solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'The Complete Works' serves as a compilation of Spiritualized's singles and EPs from the late '90s to early 2000s. This album came after their critically acclaimed project 'Let It Come Down' (2001), during a period where frontman Jason Pierce was defining his artistic vision amidst personal struggles.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Anyway That You Want Me 6:29
  • 2 Step Into the Breeze, Part 1 2:48
  • 3 Feel So Sad (7″ single version) 5:34
  • 4 Feel So Sad (Rhapsodies) 13:19
  • 5 Feel So Sad (Glides and Chimes) 6:33
  • 6 Run (single version) 3:12
  • 7 Luminescence (Stay With Me) 5:08
  • 8 I Want You (‘Feel So Sad’) (7″ B-Side version) 3:45
  • 9 Effervescent (Chimes) 7:13
  • 10 Why Don’t You Smile Now 5:45
  • 11 Sway 6:52

Disc 2

  • 1 100 Bars (a cappella) 4:16
  • 2 I Want You (‘Run’ B-Side version) 3:55
  • 3 You Know It’s True (instrumental) 3:40
  • 4 Medication (From ‘Medication’ EP) 8:16
  • 5 Smiles (‘Medication’ Promo single version) 5:28
  • 6 Angel Sigh (From ‘Medication’ EP) 4:43
  • 7 Feel So Sad (From ‘Medication’ EP) 8:08
  • 8 Good Dope/Good Fun (From Greenpeace 7″ single) 3:50
  • 9 Lay Back in the Sun (‘Electric Mainline’ EP version) 3:48
  • 10 Good Times (‘Electric Mainline’ EP version) 4:09
  • 11 Electric Mainline, Part 1 7:49
  • 12 Electric Mainline, Part 2 8:40
  • 13 100 Bars (Flashback) 5:57

What to play next

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