Buster
Phil Collins · 1988
43 min · 17 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock
A vibrant collection of pop and rock tunes that balances upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics.
Buster is an album by Phil Collins, released in 1988. A vibrant collection of pop and rock tunes that balances upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics. The album features the hit single 'Two Hearts,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Its blend of original tracks and covers also highlighted Collins' versatility, cementing his status as a leading figure in late-80s pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Buster sound like?
A vibrant collection of pop and rock tunes that balances upbeat melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.
What makes Buster by Phil Collins notable?
The album features the hit single 'Two Hearts,' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Its blend of original tracks and covers also highlighted Collins' versatility, cementing his status as a leading figure in late-80s pop music. Released in 1988, 'Buster' served as the soundtrack for the film of the same name and came during Phil Collins' commercial peak, following his highly successful album 'No Jacket Required' in 1985. At this point in his career, Collins was firmly established as a solo artist after previously gaining fame as the drummer and lead vocalist for Genesis.
How many songs are on Buster?
Buster has 17 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Two Hearts Standout 3:23
- 2 Gardening by the Book (incidental link) 0:25
- 3 Just One Look 2:28
- 4 … And I Love Her (incidental link) 1:30
- 5 Big Noise 3:54
- 6 The Robbery 7:31
- 7 I Got You Babe 3:09
- 8 Keep On Running 2:44
- 9 Alone in Acapulco (incidental link) 0:15
- 10 Loco in Acapulco Standout 4:11
- 11 How Do You Do It? 1:53
- 12 Thoughts of Home (incidental link) 0:33
- 13 I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself 3:02
- 14 The Good Life (incidental link) 1:02
- 15 Sweets for My Sweet 2:28
- 16 Will You Still Be Waiting 1:54
- 17 Groovy Kind of Love Standout 3:30
Release Date
September 1, 1988
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 52 sec
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