The Singles Collection 1984/1990
Jimmy Somerville · 1990
75 min · 17 tracks · synth-pop · Hi-NRG
Euphoric synth-pop melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthems of love and loss that resonate deeply.
The Singles Collection 1984/1990 is an album by Jimmy Somerville, released in 1990. Euphoric synth-pop melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthems of love and loss that resonate deeply. This album is significant as it encapsulates Somerville's impact on the synth-pop genre and LGBTQ+ representation in music during the 1980s. The collection includes hits that charted well, such as 'Smalltown Boy' and 'Don’t Leave Me This Way,' both of which have become enduring classics that influenced future pop artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does The Singles Collection 1984/1990 sound like?
Euphoric synth-pop melodies blend with heartfelt lyrics, creating anthems of love and loss that resonate deeply. Rooted in synth-pop and Hi-NRG.
What makes The Singles Collection 1984/1990 by Jimmy Somerville notable?
This album is significant as it encapsulates Somerville's impact on the synth-pop genre and LGBTQ+ representation in music during the 1980s. The collection includes hits that charted well, such as 'Smalltown Boy' and 'Don’t Leave Me This Way,' both of which have become enduring classics that influenced future pop artists. By the release of 'The Singles Collection 1984/1990', Jimmy Somerville was already a prominent figure in the pop scene, known for his work with Bronski Beat and The Communards. This compilation came after his successful solo debut in 1989, showcasing his distinctive voice and ability to tackle themes of love and identity amid the backdrop of 1980s dance music.
How many songs are on The Singles Collection 1984/1990?
The Singles Collection 1984/1990 has 17 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Smalltown Boy Standout 5:01
- 2 Don’t Leave Me This Way Standout 4:33
- 3 Ain’t Necessarily So 4:08
- 4 To Love Somebody 4:19
- 5 Comment te dire adieu 3:37
- 6 Run From Love 3:58
- 7 Never Can Say Goodbye 4:28
- 8 Why? 3:57
- 9 You Are My World 4:31
- 10 For a Friend 4:38
- 11 I Feel Love / Johnny Remember Me 5:48
- 12 There’s More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl 3:52
- 13 So Cold the Night 4:41
- 14 You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) Standout 3:59
- 15 Tomorrow 4:49
- 16 Disenchanted 4:10
- 17 Read My Lips 4:50
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