The Very Best of Deacon Blue
Deacon Blue · 2001
149 min · 36 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · sophisti-pop
A rich tapestry of emotive melodies and sophisticated lyrics blending alternative rock and pop sensibilities.
Why this album works
'The Very Best of Deacon Blue' achieved significant chart success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and showcasing their enduring appeal. The album features some of their most beloved tracks, serving as a nostalgic reminder of their influence on the sophisti-pop movement and capturing a defining sound of the time.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'The Very Best of Deacon Blue' came during a period when the band was revisiting their legacy after a decade-long hiatus following their last studio album in 1996. This compilation captures their journey from their breakout hits in the late 1980s to their evolution as artists, solidifying their place in UK pop rock history.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Ellie Goulding· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Kim Wilde· Ed Sheeran· Gorillaz· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dignity Standout 4:01
- 2 When Will You Make My Telephone Ring 4:21
- 3 Chocolate Girl Standout 3:17
- 4 Raintown 3:57
- 5 The Very Thing 3:34
- 6 Loves Great Fears 3:42
- 7 He Looks Like Spencer Tracy Now 3:50
- 8 Loaded 4:30
- 9 Real Gone Kid Standout 4:05
- 10 Wages Day 3:11
- 11 Fergus Sings the Blues 3:59
- 12 Love and Regret 5:02
- 13 Queen of the New Year 3:37
- 14 Circus Lights 5:01
- 15 My America 4:11
- 16 Long Window to Love 3:14
- 17 Orphans 3:34
- 18 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:47
- 19 Your Swaying Arms 4:13
Disc 2
- 1 Twist and Shout 3:38
- 2 Cover From the Sky 3:38
- 3 The Day That Jackie Jumped the Jail 3:46
- 4 A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine 4:39
- 5 The Wildness 5:49
- 6 Your Town 5:23
- 7 Will We Be Lovers 3:57
- 8 Only Tender Love 5:12
- 9 I Was Right and You Were Wrong 4:51
- 10 Indigo Sky 2:48
- 11 Bethlehem’s Gate 4:48
- 12 Bound to Love 4:24
- 13 Still in the Mood 4:01
- 14 Jesus Do Your Hand’s Still Feel the Rain 5:14
- 15 Rae 4:52
- 16 Homesick 4:16
- 17 When You Were a Boy You Were a Beautiful Boy 4:16
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