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No End in Sight: The Very Best of Foreigner

Foreigner

Album 2008

About this album

Sound: "Anthemic rock melodies intertwine with emotive ballads, showcasing a career defined by compelling hooks and powerful vocals."

Where they were

2008 marked a significant point for Foreigner as this compilation album was released after a decade-long hiatus from new material, following their last studio album 'Can't Slow Down' in 1995. This collection not only celebrates their classic hits but also serves as a bridge to a new generation of listeners while reaffirming the band's enduring legacy in rock music.

Why it matters

The album achieved commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard charts and solidifying Foreigner's status as one of the best-selling bands of all time. It features timeless tracks that influenced countless rock musicians and continues to resonate with audiences, highlighting the band's contributions to the genre during the late '70s and '80s.

Essential tracks

  • "Juke Box Hero" — This track showcases Foreigner's signature blend of hard rock and storytelling, encapsulating the allure of the rock star dream.
  • "I Want to Know What Love Is" — A powerful ballad that highlights lead singer Lou Gramm's emotional delivery, making it one of their most recognizable anthems.
  • "Cold as Ice" — This song combines catchy hooks with a tale of betrayal, exemplifying the band's knack for blending rock and narrative lyricism.
  • "Waiting for a Girl Like You" — Its smooth blend of rock and soft balladry illustrates Foreigner's versatility and has become a staple in romantic playlists.

Release Date

July 15, 2008

Artist Origin

United States

Tracklist

Disc 1

  1. 1 Feels Like the First Time 3:52
  2. 2 Long, Long Way From Home 2:56
  3. 3 Cold as Ice 3:20
  4. 4 Headknocker 3:01
  5. 5 Starrider 4:02
  6. 6 Double Vision 3:45
  7. 7 Blue Morning, Blue Day 3:12
  8. 8 Hot Blooded 4:28
  9. 9 Dirty White Boy 3:40
  10. 10 Head Games 3:40
  11. 11 Women 3:26
  12. 12 Night Life 3:51
  13. 13 Break It Up 4:15
  14. 14 Juke Box Hero 4:22
  15. 15 Urgent 4:30
  16. 16 Waiting for a Girl Like You 4:50

Disc 2

  1. 1 I Want to Know What Love Is 5:01
  2. 2 Down on Love 4:09
  3. 3 Reaction to Action 3:32
  4. 4 That Was Yesterday 3:50
  5. 5 Say You Will 4:15
  6. 6 I Don’t Want to Live Without You 3:57
  7. 7 Can’t Wait 4:32
  8. 8 Tooth and Nail 3:57
  9. 9 Heart Turns to Stone 4:11
  10. 10 Lowdown and Dirty 4:24
  11. 11 I’ll Fight for You 6:04
  12. 12 Until the End of Time 4:53
  13. 13 Too Late 3:46
  14. 14 Say You Will (acoustic) 4:32
  15. 15 Starrider (live) 7:05
  16. 16 Juke Box Hero / Whole Lotta Love (live) 8:44