The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012
The Proclaimers · 2013
109 min · 30 tracks · folk rock · pop rock · country rock
An uplifting blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate love, identity, and community.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy sing-alongs with friends
- uplifting tracks for celebrations
- nostalgic reflections on love
- varied tempos for dynamic listening
- heartfelt melodies for community bonding
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike upbeat, cheerful vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, 'The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012' marks The Proclaimers' reflection on a quarter-century career. Following their breakthrough with 'Sunshine on Leith' in 1988, this compilation showcases their evolution from cult favorites to mainstream success. It encapsulates their journey through various musical styles while maintaining their distinctive Scottish identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Saw Doctors· The Waterboys· Runrig
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Throw the ‘R’ Away 2:46
- 2 Life With You 3:22
- 3 I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) 3:38
- 4 Letter From America (band version) 4:01
- 5 What Makes You Cry? 2:49
- 6 Shadows Fall 4:24
- 7 Love Can Move Mountains 4:01
- 8 Role Model 2:47
- 9 Restless Soul 4:42
- 10 S-O-R-R-Y 4:11
- 11 I’m on My Way 3:36
- 12 Spinning Around in the Air 3:08
- 13 Hate My Love 2:45
- 14 Not Cynical 3:24
- 15 Act of Remembrance 5:00
Disc 2
- 1 In Recognition 3:04
- 2 There’s 3:08
- 3 I’m Gone 3:24
- 4 King of the Road 2:46
- 5 Just Look Now 4:06
- 6 Born Innocent 2:56
- 7 On Causewayside 3:14
- 8 Scotland’s Story 3:26
- 9 Sunshine on Leith 5:14
- 10 Should Have Been Loved 3:17
- 11 Cap in Hand 3:23
- 12 Let’s Get Married 4:18
- 13 There’s a Touch 3:13
- 14 Joyful Kilmarnock Blues 3:06
- 15 Oh Jean 5:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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