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Platinum & Gold Collection

Ace of Base · 2003

43 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop · dance-pop · Eurodance

A nostalgic blend of infectious melodies and rhythmic hooks that defined the Eurodance sound of the 90s.

Platinum & Gold Collection is an album by Ace of Base, released in 2003. A nostalgic blend of infectious melodies and rhythmic hooks that defined the Eurodance sound of the 90s. This compilation album is notable for its commercial performance, reaching high chart positions in multiple countries, including a peak at number one in Sweden. It revitalized interest in the band's classic hits while introducing them to new audiences, contributing to their lasting influence on the Eurodance genre and pop music of the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Platinum & Gold Collection sound like?

A nostalgic blend of infectious melodies and rhythmic hooks that defined the Eurodance sound of the 90s. Rooted in synth-pop and dance-pop.

What makes Platinum & Gold Collection by Ace of Base notable?

This compilation album is notable for its commercial performance, reaching high chart positions in multiple countries, including a peak at number one in Sweden. It revitalized interest in the band's classic hits while introducing them to new audiences, contributing to their lasting influence on the Eurodance genre and pop music of the early 2000s. By the time 'Platinum & Gold Collection' was released in 2003, Ace of Base had already achieved significant success with their earlier albums, including their breakthrough debut 'Happy Nation' in 1992. This compilation came during a period of relative quiet for the band, as they had not released a new studio album since 'Da Capo' in 2002. The collection serves as both a retrospective celebration and a bridge to their later works.

How many songs are on Platinum & Gold Collection?

Platinum & Gold Collection has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·43:01

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

  • 1 The Sign Standout 3:08
  • 2 Cruel Summer Standout 3:33
  • 3 Don’t Turn Around 3:48
  • 4 Lucky Love 2:53
  • 5 All That She Wants Standout 3:30
  • 6 Everytime It Rains (radio mix) 4:17
  • 7 Whenever You’re Near Me 3:30
  • 8 Living in Danger (D-House mix) 4:03
  • 9 Happy Nation 3:33
  • 10 Wheel of Fortune 3:53
  • 11 Never Gonna Say I’m Sorry 3:15
  • 12 Beautiful Life 3:38

Release Date

May 6, 2003

Genre

Eurodance, dance-pop, synth-pop

More albums in Eurodance

Artist Origin

Sweden

Runtime

43 min 1 sec