"Greatest" is a compilation album by the Go-Go's, released in 1990. Comprised mainly of hits from their first three studio albums, it encapsulates the band's signature new wave sound and highlights their impactful contribution to the 80s music scene.
Formed in 1978, The Go-Go's were an American new wave band that became an emblem of the 1980s with their cheerful, upbeat music. Known for being one of the first successful all-female bands that wrote their own songs and played their own instruments, they significantly influenced popular music.
Their major studio albums were "Beauty and the Beat" (1981), "Vacation" (1982) and "Talk Show" (1984). The "Greatest" album includes numerous hits from these albums such as "Our Lips Are Sealed", "We Got the Beat" and "Vacation".
Clocking in at a little over 40 minutes, the album is a compact showcase of The Go-Go's musical range and evolution as a band. While it garnered mixed reviews critically, the compilation successfully introduced The Go-Go's to a new generation of listeners and solidified their position as a key player in the history of pop and new wave music.
