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Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood · 1993

73 min · 15 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and dance beats paired with provocative lyrical themes.

Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood is an album by Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in 1993. A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and dance beats paired with provocative lyrical themes. The album includes iconic tracks like 'Relax' and 'Two Tribes,' both of which were pivotal in shaping the New Wave and synth-pop scenes. Its release revitalized interest in the band's music during the early '90s, demonstrating their lasting impact on pop culture and electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood sound like?

A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and dance beats paired with provocative lyrical themes. Rooted in new wave and pop rock.

What makes Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood by Frankie Goes to Hollywood notable?

The album includes iconic tracks like 'Relax' and 'Two Tribes,' both of which were pivotal in shaping the New Wave and synth-pop scenes. Its release revitalized interest in the band's music during the early '90s, demonstrating their lasting impact on pop culture and electronic music. Released in 1993, this compilation album marked a retrospective look at Frankie Goes to Hollywood's influential career during the early '80s. It came after their initial success, which included multiple chart-topping hits, and served to reintroduce their bold sound and controversial themes to a new generation.

How many songs are on Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood?

Bang!... The Greatest Hits of Frankie Goes to Hollywood has 15 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

15 tracks·73:53

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Relax Standout 3:56
  • 2 Two Tribes Standout 3:56
  • 3 War 4:15
  • 4 Ferry Cross the Mersey 4:05
  • 5 Warriors of the Wasteland 3:56
  • 6 For Heaven’s Sake 4:29
  • 7 The World Is My Oyster 1:57
  • 8 Welcome to the Pleasuredome 13:40
  • 9 Watching the Wildlife 3:59
  • 10 Born to Run 4:01
  • 11 Rage Hard 5:06
  • 12 The Power of Love Standout 5:30
  • 13 Bang 1:09
  • 14 Relax (New York Mix - The Original 12″) 7:26
  • 15 Two Tribes (Teckno Prisoner) 6:20

Release Date

January 1, 1993

Genre

new wave, pop rock, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

73 min 53 sec