Best of Blue


Best of Blue is the first greatest hits compilation album released by English boy band Blue. The album was released in the United Kingdom on 15 November 2004, by Innocent Records. It was due to be supported by a European tour of the same name, but this was cancelled in February 2005.

Singles

  • "Curtain Falls" — The debut single, released in November 2004. The single peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart, No. 3 on the Australian Top 40, at No. 1 in New Zealand and No. 5 in Ireland. The song has received a Silver sales status certification for sales of over 200,000 copies in the UK. It was the only song from the album released as an official single in the UK.
  • "Get Down on It" — The second single, released in January 2005. The song was released across Europe, except in the UK for unknown reasons. The song is a cover version of Kool & the Gang's number one hit and features instruments by Kool & The Gang, as well as vocals from Lil' Kim. The single peaked at No. 5 on the Australian and No. 1 in New Zealand.
  • "Only Words I Know" — The third single, released in June 2005 only in Germany and Italy. The song wasn't released in the United Kingdom or other countries. The single was used to promote the release of the group's second greatest hits compilation, 4Ever Blue.

    Critical reception

Caroline Sullivan from The Guardian found that the "compilation attests to the fact that they were a cut above the average pec-flexing hunks. They produced some decent boy-pop, and one indisputable classic, the 2001 debut "All Rise." Having hit on a distinctive minor-chord sound, they stuck with it for most of their dozen hits, which are arranged chronologically. But if they never strayed far from their signature layered vocals, neither did they cheat with endless cover versions or pad things out with ballads." BBC Music editor Roger Kerrison wrote: "As a commemoration of their short career this collection of hits sounds similar to many other artists who have superseded them. So perhaps it is prudent that they are calling it a day and heading for the great yonder." He found that the "stand out songs include "Signed, Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours" and "Get Down On It". Both will no doubt be floor fillers at weddings for years to come. Unfortunately there is little else on the Best of Blue which will stand the test of time: even "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word," recorded with the ultra credible Sir Elton fails to light the touch paper. And the more upbeat "Bubblin'", which is one of their better self-penned tracks, there is a feeling that the production lacks that extra little spark."

Track listing

Notes
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    Tour

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Chart Position
European Albums 42
Italian Albums 9
Swiss Albums 49

Certifications and sales