Twelve Inches
Frankie Goes to Hollywood · 2001
141 min · 18 tracks · new wave
A pulsating collection of remixes that blend infectious dance beats with provocative lyrical themes and bold electronic textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Relax (Sex mix) Start here — This extended mix amplifies the original's provocative nature, transforming it into a hypnotic club anthem filled with relentless energy.
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Two Tribes (Hibakusha mix) — The Hibakusha mix reinvents this politically charged track with a driving beat that underscores its themes of conflict and survival.
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Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Fruitness mix) — Offering a lush reinterpretation, this mix elevates the original song's grandiosity while maintaining its playful spirit and euphoric atmosphere.
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War (Hidden) — This version enhances the original's haunting message with atmospheric production, underscoring the urgency of its anti-war sentiment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- euphoric dance floor anthems
- wave-like pacing for energy shifts
- multi-part listening experience
- provocative remixes for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- dislike extended dance mixes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A remix collection that revisits classic hits, appealing to niche audiences.
- Themes
- club culture revival· 1980s nostalgia· political dance anthems· anti-war urgency
- Career context
- When 'Twelve Inches' was released in 2001, Frankie Goes to Hollywood was revisiting their classic hits from the 1980s during a resurgence of interest in retro sounds. This compilation followed their earlier works which had solidified their status as pioneers of the synth-pop and Hi-NRG genres, particularly after the success of their debut album 'Welcome to the Pleasuredome'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pet Shop Boys· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Relax (Sex mix) Start here 16:23
- 2 Two Tribes (Hibakusha mix) 6:36
- 3 Welcome to the Pleasuredome (Fruitness mix) 12:13
- 4 Rage Hard (Stamped) 4:59
- 5 (Don’t Lose What's Left) Of Your Little Mind 4:14
- 6 Watching the Wildlife (Die letzen Tage der Menschheit mix) 10:14
- 7 Warriors of the Wasteland (Attack mix) 6:32
- 8 War (Hidden) 8:33
- 9 Rage Hard (Freddie Bastone remix) 6:59
Disc 2
- 1 Welcome to the Pleasure Dome (Escape Act video mix) 5:11
- 2 Warriors of the Wasteland (Attack Full mix) 9:55
- 3 Two Tribes (808 State remix) 5:09
- 4 Disneyland 3:07
- 5 Rage Hard (Broad) 8:41
- 6 Watching the Wildlife (Hotter) 9:08
- 7 Warriors of the Wasteland (Turn of the Knife) 8:10
- 8 Power of Love ’93 (alternative mix) 5:09
- 9 Relax (Peter Rauhofer’s Doomsday club mix) 10:15
What to play next
Reload! Frankie: The Whole 12 Inches
1994
Continues the remix theme with a blend of dance beats and bold energy.
Maximum Joy
2000
Sets the stage with vibrant electronic textures and dance influences.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Very
Pet Shop Boys
Shares the same blend of dance beats and provocative lyrical themes with a nostalgic 80s touch.
Songs of Faith and Devotion
Depeche Mode
Combines dark, electronic textures with introspective themes, echoing political urgency in dance music.
Chorus
Erasure
Features vibrant synth-pop soundscapes and catchy hooks that reflect the 1980s dance culture revival.
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