What does The Singles sound like?

A polished blend of pop and rock infused with soulful melodies and catchy hooks. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.

What makes The Singles by Phil Collins notable?

This compilation album showcases Collins' commercial success, featuring hits that collectively topped charts worldwide. Tracks like 'Another Day in Paradise' not only achieved significant chart positions but also delivered poignant social commentary, solidifying Collins' influence on the pop music landscape of the late 20th century. Released in 1998, 'The Singles' compiles Phil Collins' greatest hits from his solo career, following his successful tenure with Genesis. At this point, Collins had already established himself as a prominent solo artist with multiple chart-topping singles and was transitioning into a period of reduced public appearances.

Who is The Singles for?

The Singles works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, sing-along participation with friends and nostalgic reflections on love.

How many songs are on The Singles?

The Singles has 33 tracks, running approximately 152 minutes.

The Singles

Phil Collins

152 min · 33 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock

A polished blend of pop and rock infused with soulful melodies and catchy hooks.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic peaks and valleys
sing-along participation with friends
nostalgic reflections on love
catchy choruses for uplifting moments
for road trip playlists

Maybe skip if you want

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1998, 'The Singles' compiles Phil Collins' greatest hits from his solo career, following his successful tenure with Genesis. At this point, Collins had already established himself as a prominent solo artist with multiple chart-topping singles and was transitioning into a period of reduced public appearances.
Stylistic neighbors: Peter Gabriel· Genesis· Steely Dan

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Tracklist

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

Disc 1

1 Easy Lover 5:04
2 Two Hearts 3:24
3 Sussudio 4:23
4 I Missed Again 3:46
5 Wear My Hat 4:44
6 Don’t Lose My Number 4:49
7 You Can’t Hurry Love 2:56
8 Something Happened on the Way to Heaven 4:52
9 We Wait and We Wonder 7:01
10 Can’t Stop Loving You 4:17
11 Dance Into the Light 4:24
12 It’s in Your Eyes 3:03
13 Hang In Long Enough 4:44
14 Thru These Walls 5:05
15 I Wish It Would Rain Down 5:28
16 Both Sides of the Story 6:43
17 (Love Is Like a) Heatwave 2:53

Disc 2

1 Going Back 4:37
2 In the Air Tonight 5:36
3 Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) 3:26
4 If Leaving Me Is Easy 4:55
5 One More Night 4:51
6 Separate Lives 4:08
7 A Groovy Kind of Love 3:30
8 That’s Just the Way It Is 5:20
9 Do You Remember? 4:36
10 Everyday 5:44
11 True Colors 4:34
12 You’ll Be in My Heart 4:18
13 The Least You Can Do 4:22
14 Look Through My Eyes 4:00
15 Another Day in Paradise 5:22
16 Take Me Home 5:51

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