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Limited three CD + Blu-Ray edition. Spanning 45 years of music, the impressive collection includes the top 40 singles 'I Want To Be Free', 'It's A Mystery', 'Thunder In The Mountains', 'Brave New World', 'Good Morning Universe', 'Rebel Run' and 'Don't Fall In Love', alongside classic cuts right up to the 2021 Top 20 album Posh Pop. A pioneering figure in the UK's new wave and post-punk movement, Toyah has made an indelible mark on the entertainment industry with her unique voice, electrifying stage presence, and artistic versatility. Chameleon lives up to it's name and highlights Toyah's musical longevity as a singer/actress that burst out of the punk/new wave scene in the late 1970s, became a pop icon in the 1980s and who has remained an ever-evolving creative force across five decades. Her music, which blends theatricality with powerful rock energy has earned her a devoted fan base, Gold-selling records and respect as an acclaimed live performer and songwriter. The 40-track double CD edition is presented in two chapters. CD1 collects 20 hits and classic cuts from 1979-1983 by Toyah - the band which she formed with composer and guitarist Joel Bogen, and Pete Bush. CD2 is dedicated to Toyah's solo recordings from 1985's Top 30 hit 'Don't Fall In Love' up to most recent single 'Roses In Chains' which Toyah performed at Glastonbury 2024. CD3 is exclusive to this edition and collects 17 rarities and collaborations from 1980-2024. Remastered rarities include an alternate mix of 'Rinaphobia' recorded with Blood Donor in 1980 alongside the first version of 'It's A Mystery' committed to tape. The box set is completed by the first ever Toyah Blu-ray that brings together 12 promo videos, 22 classic BBC appearances and 6 songs from recent concerts. Album Tracks 1. I Want to Be Free 2. It's a Mystery 3. Thunder in the Mountains 4. Brave New World 5. Good Morning Un
