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The Greatest Hits, So Far

Public Image Ltd. · 1990

68 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock · post-punk

A collage of post-punk dissonance paired with sharp social commentary and anthemic melodies.

Why this album works

This album is significant for encapsulating the distinct sound and vision of Public Image Ltd., featuring tracks that have become essential in the post-punk genre. It also served as a pivotal moment by introducing new listeners to their legacy while achieving notable chart success, including reaching number 18 on the UK Albums Chart.
Career context
Released on October 1, 1990, 'The Greatest Hits, So Far' marked a retrospective point in Public Image Ltd.'s career just after their commercial resurgence with the 1989 album '9'. This compilation highlighted the band's evolution from their punk roots to more experimental sounds, framing their enduring influence in alternative rock.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Public Image Standout 2:59
  • 2 Death Disco Standout 4:16
  • 3 Memories 5:07
  • 4 Careering 4:34
  • 5 Flowers of Romance 2:51
  • 6 This Is Not a Love Song 4:13
  • 7 Rise Standout 6:18
  • 8 Home 5:50
  • 9 Seattle 3:41
  • 10 The Body 6:38
  • 11 Rules and Regulations 4:34
  • 12 Disappointed 6:45
  • 13 Warrior 7:08
  • 14 Don't Ask Me 3:44

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