The Collection

The Teardrop Explodes

The Collection

RELEASED: January 01, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Reward 2:42 2. Colours Fly Away 2:55 3. Bent Out of Shape 3:25 4. Brave Boys Keep Their Promises 2:31 5. Treason (It's Just a Story) 2:55 6. Bouncing Babies 2:27 7. Serious Danger 3:28 8. Rachael Built a Steamboat 4:12 9. Poppies (In the Field) 5:04 10. Like Leila Khaled Said 3:47 11. Window Shopping for a New Crown of Thorns 3:48 12. Books 2:37 13. Seven Views of Jerusalem 3:43 14. Strange House in the Snow 4:42 15. Kilimanjaro 4:28 16. Count to Ten and Run for Cover 3:18 17. Passionate Friend 3:23 18. The Great Dominions 4:28
Historical Archive
The Collection is a comprehensive anthology of The Teardrop Explodes' work, showcasing their unique blend of post-punk and new wave influences that characterized the early 1980s music scene. The album compiles various singles and tracks from their previous albums, illustrating their innovative sound marked by lush instrumentation and poetic lyrics. The band's ability to fuse melodic hooks with avant-garde sensibilities has earned them a lasting legacy in the indie rock canon.