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The Ultimate Collection

Ace of Base · 2005

153 min · 37 tracks · synth-pop · dance-pop · Eurodance

An infectious blend of catchy hooks and danceable rhythms that defined the Eurodance sound of the 90s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable rhythms for celebration
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing for energy
  • upbeat tracks for party vibes
  • dynamic collection with variety

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek deep lyrical content

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2005, Ace of Base was experiencing a resurgence in interest as they released 'The Ultimate Collection', a comprehensive compilation of their hits. This album followed their last studio release, 'Da Capo' (2002), which had seen mixed reviews and less commercial success. The collection served as both a celebration of their past successes and an attempt to reconnect with fans amid changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxette· ABBA· Eiffel 65

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 All That She Wants 3:35
  • 2 Wheel of Fortune 3:52
  • 3 Happy Nation 4:10
  • 4 The Sign 3:10
  • 5 Waiting for Magic 5:19
  • 6 Don’t Turn Around 3:49
  • 7 Living in Danger 3:43
  • 8 Lucky Love 2:54
  • 9 Beautiful Life 3:40
  • 10 Never Gonna Say I’m Sorry 3:15
  • 11 My déjà vu 3:21
  • 12 Perfect World 3:54
  • 13 Life Is a Flower 3:45
  • 14 Cruel Summer 3:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Donnie 4:36
  • 2 Travel to Romantis 4:09
  • 3 Always Have, Always Will 3:43
  • 4 Everytime It Rains 3:54
  • 5 Cecilia 3:54
  • 6 Tokyo Girl 3:35
  • 7 C’est la vie 3:27
  • 8 Hello Hello 2:52
  • 9 Love in December 4:00
  • 10 Beautiful Morning 3:00
  • 11 Unspeakable 3:13
  • 12 The Juvenile 3:41
  • 13 Da Capo 3:11
  • 14 What’s the Name of the Game 3:03

Disc 3

  • 1 Wheel of Fortune (original club mix) 4:03
  • 2 My Mind (Mindless mix) 4:14
  • 3 All That She Wants (Banghra version) 4:17
  • 4 Happy Nation (remix) 3:47
  • 5 The Sign (dub version) 5:12
  • 6 Don’t Turn Around (stretch version) 5:59
  • 7 Lucky Love (Armand’s ’British Nites’ remix) 11:24
  • 8 Cruel Summer (Big bonus mix) 4:09
  • 9 Megamix (long version) 7:21

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata