The Essential
Will Young · 2013
76 min · 18 tracks · pop music
A polished collection of heartfelt ballads and upbeat pop anthems showcasing Will Young's vocal prowess.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it consolidates Young's most impactful tracks, achieving commercial success by reaching the top 10 on the UK Albums Chart. It serves not only as a retrospective of his career but also highlights his continued relevance in the pop music landscape, bridging earlier works with his evolving sound.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout heartfelt ballads for introspection uplifting anthems for celebration
- Context
- Released in 2013, 'The Essential' is a compilation album that captures Will Young's journey from his debut in 2002 with 'Evergreen' to a seasoned pop artist. By this time, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the UK music scene, following several successful studio albums and numerous chart-topping hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Ellie Goulding· Gorillaz· Duran Duran· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Ed Sheeran· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jealousy 4:07
- 2 Leave Right Now Standout 3:34
- 3 Evergreen Standout 4:12
- 4 Light My Fire 3:28
- 5 Your Game Standout 4:10
- 6 Don't Let Me Down 4:46
- 7 You & I 4:04
- 8 Friday's Child 8:59
- 9 Come On 3:11
- 10 Switch It On 3:48
- 11 All Time Love 3:56
- 12 Who Am I 4:28
- 13 Changes 4:00
- 14 Grace 4:37
- 15 Anything is Possible 3:41
- 16 Let It Go 3:41
- 17 Hopes & Fears 3:46
- 18 The Long & Winding Road 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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