What does Ultimate Collection sound like?

A captivating blend of synth-pop and blue-eyed soul, rich with emotive lyrics and innovative production. Rooted in new wave and blue-eyed soul. Start with "I’ve Got a Life".

Is Ultimate Collection a good place to start with Eurythmics?

Yes, Ultimate Collection is recommended as a starting point for new Eurythmics listeners. A captivating blend of synth-pop and blue-eyed soul, rich with emotive lyrics and innovative production. Released in 2005, Ultimate Collection serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Eurythmics’ career, encapsulating their journey from the 1980s new wave scene to mainstream acclaim. This compilation highlights their enduring influence on pop music, showcasing hits like Sweet Dreams and Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves, during a time when the duo had not released new material since 1999.

Who is Ultimate Collection for?

Ultimate Collection works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, nostalgic reflective moments and engaging sing-along choruses.

How many songs are on Ultimate Collection?

Ultimate Collection has 19 tracks, running approximately 79 minutes.

Ultimate Collection

Eurythmics · 2005

79 min · 19 tracks · new wave

A captivating blend of synth-pop and blue-eyed soul, rich with emotive lyrics and innovative production.

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Top tracks — play these first

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I’ve Got a Life Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) — This track is emblematic of the duo's ability to merge catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, establishing them as icons of the synth-pop genre.
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Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves — Featuring Aretha Franklin, this anthem celebrates female empowerment and showcases the duo’s knack for collaboration that transcends generations.
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Here Comes the Rain Again — The haunting instrumentation paired with poignant lyrics captures the emotional depth that characterizes much of Eurythmics' work, making it a standout ballad.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The collection showcases Eurythmics' range but lacks a cohesive narrative due to its compilation nature.

What we noticed

Tracks are sequenced to alternate between upbeat songs and slower ballads, maintaining listener engagement.
Several tracks feature prominent synthesizer arrangements typical of the new wave genre, alongside soulful vocal performances.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent energy levels
nostalgic reflective moments
engaging sing-along choruses
dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Starting Point — A comprehensive retrospective ideal for new listeners to explore Eurythmics' career.
Themes: 1980s new wave· female empowerment anthems· synth-pop nostalgia
Career context: Released in 2005, Ultimate Collection serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Eurythmics’ career, encapsulating their journey from the 1980s new wave scene to mainstream acclaim. This compilation highlights their enduring influence on pop music, showcasing hits like Sweet Dreams and Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves, during a time when the duo had not released new material since 1999.
Stylistic neighbors: Depeche Mode· Duran Duran· The Human League