Ultimate Collection
Aimee Mann · 2000
75 min · 20 tracks · alternative rock · new wave
Aimee Mann's poignant songwriting melds with melodic hooks and introspective themes, creating a reflective soundscape.
Why this album works
This album is significant for consolidating Aimee Mann's diverse discography into a single collection, featuring both popular tracks and deeper cuts. It reflects her critical acclaim, evidenced by multiple Grammy nominations over the years and its role in reaffirming her influence within the singer-songwriter genre.
- Best for
- reflective soundscape for introspection steady pacing for thoughtful listening poignant lyrics with melodic hooks
- Context
- By the time 'Ultimate Collection' was released in 2000, Aimee Mann had established herself as a prominent figure in alternative rock, following her breakthrough album 'Bachelor No. 2' in 2002. This collection showcases her evolution as a songwriter since her early work with 'Til Tuesday in the 1980s, capturing the nuances of her career up to that point.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· A Flock of Seagulls· Nikolai Noskov
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That's Just What You Are 4:23
- 2 You Could Make a Killing 3:43
- 3 You're With Stupid Now Standout 3:27
- 4 Wise Up Standout 3:27
- 5 Driving With One Hand on the Wheel 2:44
- 6 Long Shot 3:09
- 7 Choice in the Matter 3:12
- 8 Voices Carry (single mix) Standout 4:21
- 9 Take It Back 2:52
- 10 Say Anything 4:57
- 11 Jacob Marley's Chain 3:01
- 12 Amateur 4:53
- 13 All Over Now 3:38
- 14 Baby Blue 3:51
- 15 Everything's Different Now 3:57
- 16 Sign of Love 3:50
- 17 The Other End (of the Telescope) (live) 4:16
- 18 Jimmy Hoffa Jokes 2:30
- 19 Stupid Thing 4:27
- 20 I Should've Known 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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