Encore Une Fois – The Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the German dance production act Sash!, issued in 2000. Rather than a new studio project, it gathers the act's most recognisable singles from the preceding years and presents them alongside remixes and additional material. The collection takes its name from one of Sash!'s breakthrough singles.
Overview
Sash! began as a studio project centered on upbeat, synth-driven trance and Eurodance. This compilation brings together the melodic, club-oriented tracks that defined the act's late‑1990s sound. It was marketed to both longtime fans and casual listeners who wanted a single release summarising Sash!'s mainstream success to date.
Contents and characteristics
The album compiles well-known singles, radio edits and club remixes that highlight pulsing beats, catchy hooks and multilingual vocals. Several tracks feature guest singers and spoken-word elements, a hallmark of Sash!'s crossover appeal. The running order typically mixes familiar radio versions with extended or reworked mixes aimed at dancefloors.
Context and legacy
Released after several studio albums and a string of charting singles, the compilation served as both a retrospective and an accessible entry point for new listeners. It exemplifies the era's blend of trance energy and pop songcraft and helped consolidate Sash!'s international profile.
Notable tracks and distinctions
- Contains signature singles that were staples of late‑1990s European clubs and radio.
- Includes remixes that underline the project's DJ-oriented production approach.
- Functions as a snapshot of a specific period in electronic dance music.
For more on the artist behind the release, see the Sash! entry: Sash!.