Top tracks — play these first
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Tears Are Not Enough Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Poison Arrow — This track exemplifies ABC's signature sound with its infectious hook and poignant lyrics about unrequited love, making it one of their defining songs.
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The Look of Love — A quintessential ABC ballad, its lush orchestration and romantic theme capture the essence of early '80s pop, solidifying its place as a classic.
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How to Be a Millionaire — This track features clever lyrics that critique consumerism, delivered through upbeat melodies, showcasing ABC's knack for blending social commentary with catchy pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful sophistication in every track
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic anthems for gatherings
- detailed production for headphone listening
- varied tempos for dynamic mood
Maybe skip if you
- dislike extended remix versions
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — This collection serves as an accessible entry point to ABC's hits and evolution.
- Career context
- Released in 2004, The Ultimate Collection marks a retrospective highlight in ABC's career, compiling their most memorable hits and showcasing their evolution since the early '80s. At this point, ABC was re-establishing their presence in the music industry following a hiatus after their 1997 album, Skyscraping.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Tears Are Not Enough Start here 3:29
- 2 Poison Arrow 3:23
- 3 The Look of Love 3:29
- 4 Valentine's Day 3:41
- 5 All of My Heart 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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