The Singles Collection 1981–1993
Kim Wilde · 1993
64 min · 17 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
A vibrant collection of synth-pop anthems that defined the 80s and 90s British pop landscape.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it highlights Kim Wilde's impact on the pop music scene, featuring several chart-topping singles. It includes her signature hit 'Kids in America', which not only topped charts but also became an anthem of youthful rebellion and has been covered by various artists, solidifying its cultural relevance over decades. The compilation serves as a crucial document of the synth-pop movement of the 1980s.
- Career context
- Released in 1993, 'The Singles Collection 1981–1993' marks a retrospective point for Kim Wilde after her initial rise to fame with hits like 'Kids in America'. By this time, she had transitioned from chart-topping singles to exploring various artistic directions, while still maintaining her identity in the evolving music scene. This compilation showcases her major hits and encapsulates the sound that made her a staple of new wave and pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· giorge mijael· Kate Bush· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· John Lennon· Robbie Williams· Radiohead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kids in America Standout 3:25
- 2 Chequered Love 3:21
- 3 Water on Glass 3:35
- 4 Cambodia Standout 3:56
- 5 View From a Bridge 3:30
- 6 Child Come Away 4:05
- 7 Love Blonde 3:32
- 8 The Second Time 3:52
- 9 Rage to Love 4:19
- 10 You Keep Me Hangin’ On Standout 4:15
- 11 Another Step (Closer to You) 3:31
- 12 You Came 3:30
- 13 Never Trust a Stranger 4:05
- 14 Four Letter Word 4:02
- 15 Love Is Holy 4:02
- 16 If I Can’t Have You 3:28
- 17 In My Life 3:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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