The Singles
The Bluetones · 2002
73 min · 20 tracks · indie rock
Melodic indie rock infused with witty lyrics and jangly guitar hooks encapsulates the spirit of the Britpop era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- witty lyrics for lighthearted moods
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- for afternoon gatherings
- nostalgic vibes of the past
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer long, immersive compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'The Singles' is The Bluetones' retrospective compilation that showcases their hits following their peak in the late 1990s. This album arrives after their third studio album, 'Luxembourg', and coincides with a period of waning mainstream success for the band. By this time, they were transitioning from chart-topping singles to a more niche audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ocean Colour Scene· The Verve· Shed Seven
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Are You Blue or Are You Blind? 2:54
- 2 Bluetonic 4:04
- 3 Slight Return 3:19
- 4 Cut Some Rug 4:35
- 5 Marblehead Johnson 3:22
- 6 Solomon Bites the Worm 3:07
- 7 If… 5:08
- 8 Sleazy Bed Track 4:36
- 9 4‐Day Weekend 3:54
- 10 Keep the Home Fires Burning 3:27
- 11 Autophilia 5:02
- 12 Mudslide 4:22
- 14 Freeze Dried Pop (Dumb It Up) 2:26
- 15 Persuasion 4:08
- 16 The Bluetones Big Score 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 After Hours 3:34
- 2 Pretty Ballerina 2:51
- 3 Blue 2:58
- 4 Blue Shadows 2:35
- 5 That’s Life 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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