The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012
The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012 is a 2013 greatest hits album by Scottish rock duo The Proclaimers. Released on 9 July 2013, the two-disc compilation included songs from every Proclaimers studio album up to that point.
| The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012 | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 9 July 2013 | |||
| Recorded | 1986–2012 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
| Length | 109:04 | |||
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| Producer | Various | |||
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Content
Spanning two compact discs,[1] the compilation included material from the nine Proclaimers' albums from 1987's This Is the Story to 2012's Like Comedy.[1]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Daily Express | 2/5[2] |
In a largely positive review, Timothy Monger of AllMusic remarked that fans "will thrill to the idea of having almost all of their favorites [...] together in one place".[1] Stephen Unwin was more dismissive in the Daily Express, remarking that "their shtick is borderline cute but ultimately nothing more than a gimmick" and that while some songs, such as "Letter from America", were catchy, "the rest is just two guys who happened on a career based on not a lot".[2]
Track listing
All tracks written by Craig Reid and Charles Reid, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Throw the 'R' Away" | 2:46 |
| 2. | "Life with You" | 3:22 |
| 3. | "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Letter from America" | 4:01 |
| 5. | "What Makes You Cry?" | 2:49 |
| 6. | "Shadows Fall" | 4:24 |
| 7. | "Love Can Move Mountains" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Role Model" | 2:47 |
| 9. | "Restless Soul" | 4:42 |
| 10. | "S-O-R-R-Y" | 4:11 |
| 11. | "I'm on My Way" | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Spinning Around in the Air" | 3:08 |
| 13. | "Hate My Love" | 2:45 |
| 14. | "Not Cynical" | 3:24 |
| 15. | "Act of Remembrance" | 5:00 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Recognition" | 3:04 | |
| 2. | "There's" | 3:03 | |
| 3. | "I'm Gone" | 3:24 | |
| 4. | "King of the Road" | Roger Miller | 2:46 |
| 5. | "Just Look Now" | 4:06 | |
| 6. | "Born Innocent" | 2:56 | |
| 7. | "On Causwayside" | 3:14 | |
| 8. | "Scotland's Story" | 3:26 | |
| 9. | "Sunshine on Leith" | 5:14 | |
| 10. | "Should Have Been Loved" | 3:17 | |
| 11. | "Cap in Hand" | 3:23 | |
| 12. | "Let's Get Married" | 4:18 | |
| 13. | "There's a Touch" | 3:13 | |
| 14. | "The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues" | 3:06 | |
| 15. | "Oh Jean" | 5:55 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[4] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Monger, Timothy. "The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012". AllMusic. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- Unwin, Stephen (28 June 2013). "CD Review: The Proclaimers – The Very Best Of". Daily Express. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
- "Proclaimers | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart.
- "British album certifications – The Proclaimers – The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 13 April 2020. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type The Very Best Of: 25 Years 1987–2012 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.