From Croydon to Cuba: An Anthology
From Croydon to Cuba: An Anthology is a three disc box set by the British singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl, released by Virgin in 2005. It reached No. 98 on the UK Albums Chart.[1]
| From Croydon to Cuba: An Anthology | ||||
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| Released | 2005 | |||
| Length | 236:23 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Kirsty MacColl chronology | ||||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| musicOMH | favourable[3] |
| The Telegraph | favourable[4] |
Upon release, Dave Thompson of AllMusic described the set as a "marvel" and one which leaves listeners "wondering precisely how MacColl's genius passed so many people by".[2] John Murphy of musicOMH considered it a "long overdue retrospective" and summarised: "Although there are some omissions, this anthology is still a compulsory purchase for anyone who wants to know more about one of the more cruelly over-looked figures of British music."[3]
Robert Sandall of The Telegraph commented: "This box set offers a comprehensive reminder of just how characterful a talent departed the planet when Kirsty MacColl [died] in 2000. Not all of the 65 tracks here are classics - like most box sets, this contains a sprinkling of rare or unreleased what-nots which collectors love but others skip. But the story they tell is riveting."[4]
Track listing
Disc one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "They Don't Know" | Kirsty MacColl | 3:02 |
| 2. | "You Caught Me Out" | MacColl, Pete Briquette, Simon Crowe | 3:24 |
| 3. | "Keep Your Hands off My Baby" | Carole King, Gerry Goffin | 2:59 |
| 4. | "There's a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis" | MacColl, Philip Rambow | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Hard to Believe" | MacColl | 2:19 |
| 6. | "See That Girl" | MacColl | 3:00 |
| 7. | "Queen of the High Teas" | MacColl | 2:28 |
| 8. | "I Want Out" | Brian Hodgson, Ray Peters, Tony Colton | 2:42 |
| 9. | "You Still Believe in Me" | Brian Wilson, Tony Asher | 2:57 |
| 10. | "Rhythm of the Real Thing" | MacColl, Simon Climie | 4:58 |
| 11. | "Berlin" | MacColl | 3:34 |
| 12. | "Camel Crossing" | MacColl | 5:21 |
| 13. | "Roman Gardens" | Hamish MacColl, Gavin Povey | 4:57 |
| 14. | "Sticked and Stoned" | MacColl | 3:46 |
| 15. | "Terry" | MacColl, Povey | 3:51 |
| 16. | "A New England" | Billy Bragg | 3:48 |
| 17. | "Patrick" | MacColl | 3:04 |
| 18. | "He's on the Beach" | MacColl, Povey | 3:30 |
| 19. | "Innocence (Single Remix)" | MacColl, Pete Glenister | 4:02 |
| 20. | "Don't Come The Cowboy With Me, Sonny Jim" | MacColl | 3:46 |
| 21. | "Closer to God" | MacColl | 3:54 |
| 22. | "Fairytale of New York" | Shane MacGowan, Jem Finer | 4:33 |
Disc two
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Free World" | MacColl | 2:37 |
| 2. | "You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby" | Morrissey, Johnny Marr | 2:49 |
| 3. | "Tread Lightly" | MacColl, Glenister | 3:17 |
| 4. | "The End of a Perfect Day" | MacColl, Marr | 3:21 |
| 5. | "Mother's Ruin" | MacColl, Glenister | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Dancing in Limbo" | MacColl | 2:51 |
| 7. | "Days" | Ray Davies | 3:55 |
| 8. | "Still Life" | MacColl, Rambow | 2:51 |
| 9. | "Clubland" | MacColl | 2:59 |
| 10. | "Other People's Hearts" | MacColl, Povey | 2:59 |
| 11. | "Don't Run Away from Me Now" | MacColl, Rambow | 4:04 |
| 12. | "Please Help Me, I'm Falling" | Don Robertson, Hal Blair | 3:36 |
| 13. | "Miss Otis Regrets/Just One of Those Things" | Cole Porter | 2:58 |
| 14. | "All the Tears That I Cried" | MacColl, Mark E. Nevin | 2:45 |
| 15. | "Walking Down Madison" | MacColl, Marr | 4:39 |
| 16. | "London Bridge Is Falling Down" | Devine Winsford, MacColl | 4:52 |
| 17. | "My Affair" | MacColl, Nevin | 5:23 |
| 18. | "All I Ever Wanted (Re-Recorded Single Version)" | MacColl, Marshall Crenshaw | 3:38 |
| 19. | "Halloween" | MacColl, Nevin | 3:39 |
| 20. | "We'll Never Pass This Way Again" | MacColl | 4:20 |
| 21. | "Count On Me (Demo)" | MacColl, Nevin | 2:39 |
| 22. | "Dear John (Demo)" | MacColl, Nevin | 2:43 |
Disc three
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Angel" | MacColl | 3:51 |
| 2. | "Soho Square" | MacColl, Nevin | 4:23 |
| 3. | "Bad" | MacColl | 2:45 |
| 4. | "Can't Stop Killing You" | Marr, MacColl | 4:03 |
| 5. | "Titanic Days (Single Edit)" | MacColl, Nevin | 3:37 |
| 6. | "Tomorrow Never Comes" | MacColl, Nevin | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Caroline" | MacColl | 2:55 |
| 8. | "I Am Afraid" | Dave Couse | 3:15 |
| 9. | "The Butcher Boy" | Traditional | 3:56 |
| 10. | "As Long As You Hold Me" | Bragg | 4:34 |
| 11. | "Perfect Day" | Lou Reed | 3:49 |
| 12. | "Sail Away" | Randy Newman | 3:13 |
| 13. | "Libertango" | Astor Piazzolla, Barry Reynolds, Dennis Wilkey | 4:23 |
| 14. | "Golden Heart" | MacColl, Neill MacColl | 3:22 |
| 15. | "Mambo de la Luna (Single Edit)" | David Ruffy, MacColl, Glenister | 3:31 |
| 16. | "In These Shoes?" | MacColl, Glenister | 3:38 |
| 17. | "England 2 Columbia 0" | MacColl | 3:46 |
| 18. | "Celestine" | MacColl | 3:34 |
| 19. | "Good for Me" | James Knight, MacColl | 4:10 |
| 20. | "Manhattan Moon" | Philip Chevron | 3:34 |
| 21. | "Sun On the Water (Demo)" | MacColl, Glenister | 4:09 |
Charts
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart[1] | 98 |
References
- "KIRSTY MACCOLL | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. 2012-12-31. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- Dave Thompson (2005-04-26). "From Croydon to Cuba: An Anthology - Kirsty MacColl | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- John Murphy (2005-03-28). "Kirsty MacColl – From Croydon To Cuba: An Anthology". musicOMH. Retrieved 2019-07-14.
- 12:01AM GMT 26 Mar 2005 (2005-03-26). "Pop CDs of the week: Kirsty MacColl, Will Smith, New Order, Ladysmith Black Mambazo". Telegraph. Retrieved 2019-07-14.