The Essentials
Laura Branigan · 2002
52 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · synth-pop · Italo dance
Anthemic pop melodies collide with emotive storytelling, showcasing Branigan's powerful vocals across a dynamic array of hits.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs emotive storytelling through vocals nostalgic anthems for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'The Essentials' is a compilation album that captures Laura Branigan's vibrant career during the height of her popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s. This album follows her successful run with hits like 'Gloria' and 'Self Control,' solidifying her status as a staple in the pop music landscape. By this point, Branigan was revisiting her catalog to remind audiences of her influential contributions to the genre.
- If you like
- folk rock, synth-pop, Italo dance
The Essentials is an album by Laura Branigan, released in 2002. Anthemic pop melodies collide with emotive storytelling, showcasing Branigan's powerful vocals across a dynamic array of hits. This compilation not only celebrates Branigan's chart-topping success but also highlights her influence on the synth-pop and dance music scenes. Tracks like 'Gloria' reached top positions on various charts, including Billboard, establishing her as a prominent figure in the music industry. The album serves as an important retrospective of her career, especially for new listeners discovering her distinct sound. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essentials sound like?
Anthemic pop melodies collide with emotive storytelling, showcasing Branigan's powerful vocals across a dynamic array of hits. Rooted in folk rock and synth-pop.
What makes The Essentials by Laura Branigan notable?
This compilation not only celebrates Branigan's chart-topping success but also highlights her influence on the synth-pop and dance music scenes. Tracks like 'Gloria' reached top positions on various charts, including Billboard, establishing her as a prominent figure in the music industry. The album serves as an important retrospective of her career, especially for new listeners discovering her distinct sound. Released in 2002, 'The Essentials' is a compilation album that captures Laura Branigan's vibrant career during the height of her popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s. This album follows her successful run with hits like 'Gloria' and 'Self Control,' solidifying her status as a staple in the pop music landscape. By this point, Branigan was revisiting her catalog to remind audiences of her influential contributions to the genre.
Who is The Essentials for?
The Essentials works well if you're into steady mid-tempo sing-alongs, emotive storytelling through vocals and nostalgic anthems for reflection.
How many songs are on The Essentials?
The Essentials has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gloria Standout 4:50
- 2 Solitaire 4:07
- 3 Self Control Standout 4:07
- 4 The Lucky One 4:10
- 5 How Am I Supposed to Live Without You 4:29
- 6 Spanish Eddie 4:10
- 7 I Found Someone 4:01
- 8 Shattered Glass 3:41
- 9 Power of Love Standout 5:26
- 10 Never in a Million Years 4:08
- 11 Ti Amo 4:18
- 12 Moonlight on Water 4:39
Release Date
August 20, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 7 sec
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