XS All Areas – The Greatest Hits
Status Quo · 2004
157 min · 40 tracks · hard rock
A powerful compilation that captures the unrelenting energy and boisterous spirit of classic British rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Caroline Start here — Opening with a memorable guitar riff, this track embodies the quintessential Status Quo sound and has become synonymous with their live performances.
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Rockin' All Over the World — This anthem showcases the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with an infectious rhythm, making it a defining song in their discography.
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Whatever You Want — With its straightforward lyrics and upbeat tempo, this track encapsulates the band's boogie rock ethos while appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers.
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In the Army Now — This song illustrates the band’s knack for storytelling through music, addressing themes of military life with a catchy melody that resonates widely.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- party-ready anthems for gatherings
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- energetic tracks for road trips
- dynamic mix for varied moods
- short bursts of upbeat fun
Maybe skip if you
- seeking deep introspective themes
- prefer lengthy, cohesive pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — Captures the essence of Status Quo's sound, ideal for new listeners.
- Themes
- British rock legacy· military nostalgia
- Career context
- By the time 'XS All Areas – The Greatest Hits' was released in 2004, Status Quo had already established themselves as a staple of British rock since their formation in the late 1960s. This album marked a significant point in their career, showcasing their extensive catalog and celebrating over three decades of music, including numerous hits from earlier albums like 'Pictures of Matchstick Men' and 'Whatever You Want'.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Caroline Start here 4:20
- 2 Down Down 3:40
- 3 Paper Plane 2:55
- 4 Big Fat Mama 4:54
- 5 Roll Over Lay Down 5:40
- 6 Softer Ride 4:05
- 7 Don't Waste My Time 4:21
- 8 Little Lady 3:03
- 9 Mystery Song 3:57
- 10 Rain 4:35
- 11 Break the Rules 3:40
- 12 Something About You Baby I Like 2:41
- 13 Hold You Back 4:31
- 14 Rockin' All Over the World 3:36
- 15 Whatever You Want 4:02
- 16 Don't Drive My Car 4:14
- 17 Again and Again 3:41
- 18 Forty-Five Hundred Times 7:42
- 19 All Stand Up 4:10
Disc 2
- 1 You'll Come 'round 3:27
- 2 Thinking of You 3:57
- 3 Jam Side Down 3:28
- 4 Creepin' Up on You 5:03
- 5 Down the Dustpipe 2:23
- 6 Pictures of Matchstick Men 3:12
- 7 Ice in the Sun 2:12
- 8 In My Chair 3:11
- 9 Gerdundula 3:22
- 10 Wild Side of Life 3:16
- 11 Rock 'n' Roll 4:04
- 12 What You're Proposin' 4:17
- 13 The Wanderer 3:28
- 14 Living on an Island 3:47
- 15 Marguerita Time 3:28
- 16 In the Army Now 4:42
- 17 When You Walk in the Room 3:04
- 18 Burning Bridges 4:21
- 19 Fun Fun Fun 4:05
- 20 Old Time Rock and Roll 2:59
- 21 Anniversary Waltz, Part 1 5:32
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