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The Very Best of Bananarama

Bananarama · 2001

78 min · 22 tracks · new wave · dance-pop

A vibrant collection of infectious pop anthems blending catchy melodies with danceable beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable beats for gatherings
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • steady pacing for road trips
  • infectious energy for celebrations
  • catchy melodies for lighthearted fun

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of deep introspection
  • prefer slow, soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2001, Bananarama had solidified their status as pop icons, having released multiple successful albums since their debut in 1983. This compilation came after a period of varied success, encapsulating their most popular tracks and highlighting their influence on the dance-pop genre during the late '80s and early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Dead or Alive· Culture Club· Kylie Minogue

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Venus 3:39
  • 2 Love in the First Degree 3:28
  • 3 Robert De Niro’s Waiting 3:30
  • 4 Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye) 3:24
  • 5 Really Saying Something 2:41
  • 6 Cruel Summer 3:29
  • 7 Shy Boy 3:12
  • 8 I Want You Back 3:46
  • 9 Nathan Jones 3:18
  • 10 I Heard a Rumour 3:25
  • 11 More, More, More 3:06
  • 12 Only Your Love 3:59
  • 13 I Can’t Help It 3:28
  • 14 Love, Truth & Honesty 3:25
  • 15 It Ain’t What You Do 2:47
  • 16 Rough Justice 3:37
  • 17 Last Thing on My Mind 3:33
  • 18 Long Train Running 3:29
  • 19 Preacher Man 3:14
  • 20 Movin’ On 4:35
  • 21 Help 2:57
  • 22 Tempus Fugit Mix 6:26

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata