Why this album works
This collection serves as a significant cultural artifact, capturing the essence of the 1980s new wave movement. It includes iconic tracks that have been influential in shaping pop music, particularly through their innovative use of synthesizers and catchy melodies. The album was well-received commercially, reaching notable chart positions in various countries and reaffirming ABC's impact on the genre.
- Best for
- playful sophistication in every track wave-like pacing with peaks nostalgic anthems for gatherings
- Context
- Released in 2004, 'The Ultimate Collection' represents a retrospective look at ABC's career as they celebrated over two decades since their debut album, 'Lexicon of Love'. By this time, the band had transitioned from their early new wave roots to a more polished sound, showcasing their evolution through hits like 'Poison Arrow' and 'The Look of Love'. This compilation highlights both their commercial successes and deeper cuts, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Pet Shop Boys· Radiohead· Girls Aloud· Blur· Sheena Easton· Simply Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tears Are Not Enough 3:29
- 2 Poison Arrow Standout 3:23
- 3 The Look of Love Standout 3:29
- 4 Valentine's Day 3:41
- 5 All of My Heart Standout 5:18
- 6 That Was Then but This Is Now 3:32
- 7 Beauty Stab 2:06
- 8 King Money 4:02
- 9 Bite the Hand 3:07
- 10 S.O.S. 4:47
- 11 How to Be a Millionaire 3:35
- 12 Be Near Me 3:38
- 13 Vanity Kills 3:28
- 14 Tower of London 3:39
- 15 Ocean Blue 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 When Smokey Sings 4:19
- 2 The Night You Murdered Love 4:53
- 3 King Without a Crown 4:42
- 4 I'm in Love With You 4:35
- 5 One Better World 5:38
- 6 The Real Thing 4:54
- 7 The Greatest Love of All 5:34
- 8 North 5:41
- 9 The Look of Love (1990 remix) 4:37
- 10 Love Conquers All 5:03
- 11 Say It 4:21
- 12 Stranger Things 5:15
- 13 Skyscraping 4:18
- 14 Rolling Sevens 4:30
- 15 Peace and Tranquility 4:05
Disc 3
- 1 Theme From Mantrap 4:19
- 2 Tears Are Not Enough (12" remix) 7:45
- 3 Be Near Me (Munich disco mix) 5:28
- 4 How to Be a Millionaire (Bond Street mix) 6:06
- 5 Vanity Kills (Abigails Party mix) 5:09
- 6 When Smokey Sings (The Miami mix) 7:05
- 7 The Night You Murdered Love (The Whole Story) 8:14
- 8 One Better World (Pickering Park mix) 4:24
- 9 Viva Love (Brother in Rhythm edit) 4:13
- 10 Blame 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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