Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some cover

Released 32 years ago this August

Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some

Cyndi Lauper · 1994

66 min · 16 tracks · blues · country · new wave

A vibrant collection of Cyndi Lauper's hits, blending pop energy with poignant lyrical depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional peaks
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • vibrant energy for uplifting moments
  • poignant lyrics for reflective moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid longer listening experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
female empowerment anthems· LGBTQ+ acceptance· 1980s pop nostalgia
Career context
Released in 1994, 'Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some' was Cyndi Lauper's first compilation album, following her commercial peak in the '80s. This collection not only showcases her chart-topping singles but also reaffirms her presence in the music scene after a few years of relative quiet following her last studio album, 'Hat Full of Stars' (1993).
Stylistic neighbors
Madonna· Annie Lennox· Debbie Harry
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Immaculate Collection by Madonna — Shares vibrant pop energy and themes of empowerment, with a nostalgic '80s flair.
What's Love Got to Do with It by Tina Turner — Combines powerful vocals and anthemic themes of resilience and female strength.
Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Blends upbeat pop hooks with messages of self-acceptance and celebration of individuality.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I’m Gonna Be Strong 3:50
  • 2 Girls Just Want to Have Fun 3:55
  • 3 Money Changes Everything 5:03
  • 4 Time After Time 4:01
  • 5 She Bop 3:43
  • 6 All Through the Night 4:29
  • 7 Change of Heart 4:24
  • 8 True Colors 3:47
  • 9 What’s Going On 3:51
  • 10 I Drove All Night 4:12
  • 11 The World Is Stone 4:25
  • 12 Who Let in the Rain 4:35
  • 13 That’s What I Think 4:18
  • 14 Sally’s Pigeons 3:46
  • 15 Hey Now (Girls Just Want to Have Fun) 3:51
  • 16 Come on Home 4:36

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