Ultimate Collection (Aimee Mann album)

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Ultimate Collection
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Greatest hits album by
Aimee Mann
ReleasedSeptember 12, 2000
Genre Alternative rock
Length75:31
Label Hip-O
Producer John Boylan
Jon Brion
Rhett Davies
Mike Denneen
Mark Goldenberg
Michael Penn
Rhonda Shields
Dana Smart
Mike Thorne
Aimee Mann chronology
Bachelor No. 2
(2000)		Ultimate Collection
(2000)		 Lost in Space
(2002)
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Ultimate Collection is a compilation album by the American singer-songwriter Aimee Mann, released on September 12, 2000, by Hip-O. It mostly comprises tracks from Mann's first two solo albums and her work with the band 'Til Tuesday.

Contents

Lawsuit

Mann did not approve the release of Ultimate Collection. In a statement on her website, she said that the record company, Universal Music, had refused her offer to choose tracks and provide artwork. [4] [5] Instead, the compilation includes songs Mann considered substandard, such as a rough mix, a live radio performance and a cover she recorded as a favor for a film producer friend. [5]

In 2001, Mann sued Universal Music, saying the release breached an stipulation in her contract that Universal could not release a compilation without her consent. Mann sought more than $2 million in damages. [4] [5]

Track listing

All tracks written by Aimee Mann unless otherwise noted.

  1. "That's Just What You Are" (Brion, Mann) (1994, from Melrose Place OST) – 4:32
  2. "You Could Make a Killing" (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 3:43
  3. "You're with Stupid Now" (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 3:27
  4. "Wise Up" (1996, from Jerry Maguire OST) – 3:27
  5. "Driving with One Hand on the Wheel" (1995, from "Long Shot" single) – 2:44
  6. "Long Shot" (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 3:09
  7. "Choice in the Matter" (Brion, Mann) (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 3:12
  8. "Voices Carry" (Single Mix) ('Til Tuesday) (1985, from Voices Carry ) – 4:21
  9. "Take It Back" (Brion, Mann) (1993, from "I Should've Known" single) – 2:52
  10. "Say Anything" (Brion, Mann) (1993, from Whatever ) – 4:57
  11. "Jacob Marley's Chain" (1993, from Whatever ) – 3:01
  12. "Amateur" (Brion, Mann) (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 4:43
  13. "All Over Now" (1995, from I'm with Stupid ) – 3:38
  14. "Baby Blue" (Pete Ham) (1993, from "I Should've Known" single) – 3:51
  15. "Everything's Different Now" (Shear, Sweet) (1988, from Everything's Different Now ) – 3:57
  16. "Sign of Love" (Condos, Goldenberg) (1987, from Back to the Beach OST) – 3:50
  17. "The Other End (Of the Telescope) (Live Version)" (Costello, Mann) (1993, from "Stupid Thing" single) – 4:27
  18. "Jimmy Hoffa Jokes" (1993, from "Say Anything" single) – 2:30
  19. "Stupid Thing" (Brion, Mann) (1993, from Whatever ) – 4:27
  20. "I Should've Known" (1993, from Whatever ) – 4:53

References

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ PopMatters review
  3. ↑ Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide . New York City: Simon and Schuster. p.  511. ISBN   0-7432-0169-8. rolling stone aimee mann album guide.
  4. 1 2 "Aimee Mann sues over hits". BBC News . September 18, 2001. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "Aimee Mann Sues Universal". Billboard . September 17, 2001. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
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