Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Doctor Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Juke Box Hero — The track’s narrative about longing and ambition resonates through its powerful guitar riffs and unforgettable chorus, encapsulating the essence of rock anthems.
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I Want to Know What Love Is — This power ballad features emotional vocals and orchestral elements, showcasing the band’s ability to blend hard rock with poignant lyrical themes.
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Cold as Ice — With its distinctive piano intro and driving beat, this song exemplifies Foreigner's knack for catchy hooks paired with a narrative about betrayal and emotional distance.
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Waiting for a Girl Like You — This track stands out for its slow build-up and romantic lyrics, illustrating the band's softer side while maintaining their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A polished compilation that showcases Foreigner's hits but lacks a cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a new track, 'Soul Doctor', which sets a contemporary tone before transitioning into classic hits.
- Tracks are sequenced to alternate between upbeat anthems and slower ballads, maintaining listener engagement throughout.
- Several tracks feature prominent guitar solos that are characteristic of the hard rock genre, particularly in 'Juke Box Hero' and 'Urgent'.
- The final track, 'Feels Like the First Time', serves as a nostalgic closer, echoing the band's earlier sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on love
- background energy for road trips
- powerful choruses that uplift
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek minimalistic soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Highlights Foreigner's commercial success and solidifies their status in rock.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, The Very Best... and Beyond served as a compilation of Foreigner's most notable tracks, highlighting their commercial success throughout the late '70s and '80s. By this time, the band was transitioning into a legacy act, capitalizing on their extensive catalog as they faced lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes.
Tracklist
- 1 Soul Doctor Start here 4:52
- 2 Prisoner of Love 5:15
- 3 With Heaven on Our Side 5:16
- 4 Juke Box Hero 4:20
- 5 Hot Blooded 4:24
- 6 Cold as Ice 3:20
- 7 Head Games 3:37
- 8 Waiting for a Girl Like You 4:49
- 9 Urgent 4:29
- 10 Double Vision 3:44
- 11 I Want to Know What Love Is 5:03
- 12 Say You Will 4:12
- 13 That Was Yesterday 3:46
- 14 I Don’t Want to Live Without You 4:52
- 15 Rev on the Red Line 3:33
- 16 Dirty White Boy 3:38
- 17 Feels Like the First Time 3:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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