This 2004 compilation draws from the Bangles' original run on Columbia, covering their hits and key album tracks. It omits their later work and serves as a primer on their classic period.
- "The Essential Bangles" was released on March 30, 2004, by Columbia Records.
- The compilation focuses on material from the albums "Different Light" and "Everything."
- It was released following the band's reunion in 2004 and subsequent tour.
The Bangles were a pop-rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. They are best known for their catchy melodies and vocal harmonies, which drew comparisons to 1960s girl groups. In 2004, the band reunited for this compilation, following a hiatus and solo work by its members.
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