The Essentials

Bronski Beat

The Essentials

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Smalltown Boy 4:05 2. Why? 3:57 3. It Ain't Necessarily So 4:07 4. Run From Love 3:56 5. I Feel Love / Johnny Remember Me 5:47 6. You Are My World 4:30 7. Don't Leave Me This Way 4:32 8. Never Can Say Goodbye 4:28 9. Comment te dire adieu 3:37 10. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) 3:57 11. To Love Somebody 4:17 12. So Cold the Night 4:40
Historical Archive
The Essentials is a compilation album by Bronski Beat, released in 1991. It features a collection of the band's most notable tracks, showcasing their synth-pop sound and socially conscious lyrics. The album highlights the unique vocal style of lead singer Jimmy Somerville and the band's commitment to LGBTQ+ themes, particularly in songs like 'Smalltown Boy' and 'Why?'. The compilation serves as a testament to their influence in the 1980s music scene and their role in bringing visibility to LGBTQ+ issues through music.