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The Works

Bananarama · 2007

181 min · 48 tracks · new wave · dance-pop

A vibrant collection of dance-pop anthems that showcases Bananarama's infectious hooks and playful spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • dynamic collection for road trips
  • short bursts of joy
  • vibrant hooks that uplift

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking deep, introspective themes
  • prefer lengthy immersive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The Works' marked a return for Bananarama after a decade-long hiatus from studio albums. This album came shortly after their successful reunion tour and revitalized the band's presence in the music scene, featuring remastered versions of their classic hits alongside new material.
Stylistic neighbors
Dead or Alive· Culture Club· Kylie Minogue

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Really Saying Something 2:43
  • 2 Shy Boy 3:13
  • 3 Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 3:28
  • 4 Cruel Summer 3:32
  • 5 Robert De Niro's Waiting 3:40
  • 6 Cheers Then 3:30
  • 7 Rough Justice 3:33
  • 8 Hotline to Heaven (7" version) 3:53
  • 9 Wish You Were Here 3:42
  • 10 Through a Child's Eyes 3:40
  • 11 Aie A Mwana 3:34
  • 12 He's Got Tact 2:57
  • 13 Young at Heart 3:10
  • 14 King of the Jungle 3:32
  • 15 State I'm In 2:46
  • 16 The Wild Life 3:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Venus 3:51
  • 2 Love in the First Degree 3:32
  • 3 I Want You Back 3:46
  • 4 I Heard a Rumour 3:25
  • 5 A Trick of the Night 4:40
  • 6 Do Not Disturb 3:25
  • 7 I Can't Help It 3:31
  • 8 More Than Physical (single version) 5:04
  • 9 White Train 3:52
  • 10 True Confessions 5:19
  • 11 Set on You 3:57
  • 12 Clean Cut Boy (Party Size) 4:38
  • 13 Mr Sleaze 4:43
  • 14 Bad for Me 3:38
  • 15 Once in a Lifetime 4:03
  • 16 Ecstasy (Wild Style) 5:36

Disc 3

  • 1 Help 2:57
  • 2 Nathan Jones 3:19
  • 3 Love Truth and Honesty 3:25
  • 4 Cruel Summer (1989 Swing Beat single version) 3:19
  • 5 Preacher Man 3:14
  • 6 More, More, More 3:22
  • 7 Only Your Love 3:58
  • 8 Long Train Running 3:30
  • 9 Movin' On 4:34
  • 10 Last Thing on My Mind 3:32
  • 11 Is Your Love Strong Enough? 5:06
  • 12 Tripping on Your Love (single mix) 3:13
  • 13 Ain't No Cure 3:26
  • 14 Outta Sight 4:32
  • 15 Give It All Up for Love 3:55
  • 16 Is She Good to You 3:41

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