Greatest Hits 2.0

Busted released their fourth studio album, Half Way There on 1 February 2019, accompanied by the Half Way There tour. After this, each member of the band pursued solo projects for the next few years: James Bourne released his first solo albums, Safe Journey Home (2020){{cite news |last=Sharratt |first=Joe |date=2020-12-02 |title=James Bourne makes long-awaited solo debut with new album Safe Journey Home |url=https://musictalkers.com/reviews/7625-james-bourne-makes-long-awaited-solo-debut-with-new-album-safe-journey-home |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=Music Talkers |language=en-gb}} and Sugar Beach (2022),{{cite news |date=2022-08-03 |title=James Bourne talks latest album 'Sugar Beach', life as an independent artist and the future of Busted |url=https://retropopmagazine.com/james-bourne-sugar-beach-busted-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=RetroPop |language=en-GB}} while Simpson brought out his fourth solo effort, Hope Is a Drug.{{cite news |last=Logan |first=Philip |date=2022-04-22 |title=Charlie Simpson Drops Powerful New Album 'Hope Is A Drug' |url=https://celebmix.com/charlie-simpson-drops-powerful-new-album-hope-is-a-drug/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=CelebMix |language=en-GB}} Willis, meanwhile, continued his acting career, appearing in stage productions such as Waitress and 2:22 A Ghost Story.{{cite news |date=2022-05-18 |title=Busted's Matt Willis to star in hit comedy Waitress in Southampton next week |url=https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/20144617.former-busted-star-matt-willis-appears-waitress/ |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=Daily Echo |language=en}}{{cite news |date=2022-08-11 |title=Laura Whitmore and Matt Willis to star in '2:22 - A Ghost Story' |url=https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/laura-whitmore-and-matt-willis-to-star-in-222-a-ghost-story |access-date=2023-07-29 |website=London Theatre |language=en}}

On 21 March 2023, the band posted a teaser on their social media platforms for an announcement to be unveiled on 23 March, putting an end to their hiatus.{{cite news|url=https://www.tyla.com/celebrity/busted-20th-anniversary-new-music-tour-reunion-308822-20230322|title=Busted tease comeback for 20th anniversary as fans go wild over cryptic video|last=Robinson|first=Gregory|date=22 March 2023|website=Tyla|access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/busted-announce-20th-anniversary-greatest-hits-tour-with-hanson-and-loser-kid-20-release-with-simple-plan__38830/|title=Busted announce Greatest Hits tour and new music|last=Smith|first=Carl|date=23 March 2023|publisher=Official Charts Company}} That morning, they announced a 15-date UK tour for September 2023. A single was also announced alongside the tour announcement: "Loser Kid 2.0", a re-recording of a song from their debut album featuring Simple Plan, set to release 14 April.{{cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/23/busted-announce-comeback-with-massive-uk-tour-and-reworks-of-hit-songs-18482064/|title=Busted announce return with massive UK arena tour and reworks of hit songs to celebrate more than 20 years since debut|last=O'Connor|first=Rachael|date=23 March 2023|website=Metro|access-date=23 March 2023}} An album of other re-recorded Busted classics featuring other artists, including McFly, All Time Low and Neck Deep, is set to be released as well.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/simple-plan-all-time-low-and-more-to-feature-on-busted-anniversary-tracks|title=Simple Plan, All Time Low and more to feature on Busted anniversary tracks|website=Kerrang|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=23 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}} After selling out the initial 15-date tour, the band announced 11 additional dates in the UK and Ireland to meet demand, extending the tour until 10 October, making it the biggest UK arena tour of 2023. {{cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/busted-announce-extra-dates-for-their-2023-uk-reunion-tour-buy-tickets-3423928|title=Busted announce extra dates for their 2023 UK reunion tour|website=NME|last=Skinner|first=Tom|date=31 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/busted-tour-2023-band-adds-26606236|title=Busted tour 2023: Band adds second Newcastle date after phenomenal demand|website=Chronicle Live|last=Rewcastle|first=Elly|date=31 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/busted-announce-northern-ireland-tour-date-following-fan-outrage/937702124.html|title=Busted announce Northern Ireland tour date following fan outrage|last=Reid|first=Kurtis|newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|date=5 April 2023|via=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk}}

On 14 April 2023, Busted released a version of "Loser Kid", the closing track of their 2002 self-titled debut album, titled "Loser Kid 2.0" featuring Canadian band Simple Plan.{{Cite web|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/busted-simple-plan-loser-kid-2-0|title=Busted Team Up With Simple Plan For 'Loser Kid 2.0'|first=James|last=Wilson-Taylor|date=14 April 2023|website=Rock Sound}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/listen-simple-plan-guest-on-busteds-new-version-of-loser-kid/|title=Listen: Simple Plan guest on Busted's new version of Loser Kid|date=14 April 2023|website=Kerrang!}} This version peaked at number 13 on the UK Singles Sales Chart.{{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/20230421/7509/|title=Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100|publisher=Official Charts Company|date=21 April 2023|accessdate=21 April 2023}} On 5 May 2023, Busted released "Meet You There 2.0", a pop-punk version of their 2003 album track, featuring Welsh rock band Neck Deep.{{cite tweet|user=Busted|author=Busted|number=1654387955169914881|title=Meet You There 2.0 with our friends Neck Deep is out now! We are so excited for you to hear this one. Go hit the link to stream it, play it loud and let us know what you think below|access-date=5 May 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/busted-and-neck-deep-team-up-for-pop-punk-version-of-meet-you-there|title=Busted and Neck Deep team up for new pop-punk version of Meet You There|website=Kerrang|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=5 May 2023|access-date=5 May 2023}} On 26 May 2023, Busted released a cover version of the 1997 Hanson hit "MMMBop", in collaboration with the latter band, titled "MMMBop 2.0".{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/mmmbop-2-0/1687458065?i=1687458069|title=Busted & Hanson - MMMBop 2.0|website=Apple Music|date=26 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://virginradio.co.uk/music/107898/busted-hanson-new-version-mmmbop|title=Busted and Hanson team up for new version of 90s classic MMMBop|website=Virgin Radio|date=23 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://retropopmagazine.com/busted-team-up-with-hanson-on-new-version-of-90s-classic-mmmbop/|title=Busted team up with Hanson on new version of '90s classic MMMBop|website=Retro Pop Magazine|date=26 May 2023|access-date=27 May 2023}} On 23 June 2023, Busted released a version of their 2003 hit "Crashed the Wedding", titled "Crashed the Wedding 2.0", featuring American band All Time Low.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundspheremag.com/news/busted-release-crashed-the-wedding-2-0-ft-all-time-low/|title=Busted release 'Crashed the Wedding 2.0' ft. All-Time-Low|first=Dan|last=Carver|date=23 June 2023|work=Sound Sphere Mag}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/240047/9|title=Busted Team Up With All Time Low For New Version Of Crashed The Wedding - Stereoboard|first=Jon|last=Stickler|date=23 June 2023|website=Stereoboard.com}}

On 24 July 2023, they released a version of their 2003 hit "Year 3000" titled "Year 3000 2.0", featuring the Jonas Brothers on guest vocals and announced that Greatest Hits 2.0, a collaborative album of rerecordings of songs from Busted's first two albums, would be made available for pre-order on 28 July.{{cite news |last=Brazier |first=Tori |date=25 July 2023 |title=Busted teams up with Jonas Brothers for Year 3000 2.0 and fans are freaking out |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/25/busted-teams-up-with-jonas-brothers-for-year-3000-2-0-to-fans-glee-19186189/ |access-date=1 August 2023 |website=Metro |language=en}} The track listing was revealed that same day, featuring collaborations with the likes of You Me at Six, Wheatus, James Arthur and Busted's longtime friends McFly.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kerrang.com/busted-announce-greatest-hits-2-0-album-featuring-you-me-at-six-dashboard-confessional-and-loads-more/|title=Busted announce Greatest Hits 2.0 album featuring You Me At Six, Dashboard Confessional and loads more|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=28 July 2023|magazine=Kerrang!}}

The album was produced in early 2023 by Phil Gornell in Los Angeles, mixed by Phil Gornell, Zakk Cervini and mastered by Grant Berry.

All lyrics and music are written and composed by Charlie Simpson, James Bourne and Matt Willis, except when noted.

{{Track listing

| headline = Greatest Hits 2.0 track listing

| extra_column = Original album

| title1 = Year 3000 (Hits Version)

| extra1 = Busted

| length1 = 3:17

| title2 = Loser Kid (Hits Version)

| extra2 = Busted

| length2 = 3:43

| title3 = Good One

| length3 = 3:40

| title4 = 3AM (Hits Version)

| extra4 = A Present for Everyone

| length4 = 3:35

| title5 = What I Go to School For (Hits Version)

| extra5 = Busted

| length5 = 4:06

| title6 = Crashed the Wedding (Hits Version)

| extra6 = A Present for Everyone

| length6 = 2:40

| title7 = You Said No (Hits Version)

| extra7 = Busted

| length7 = 2:48

| title8 = Sleeping with the Light On (Hits Version)

| extra8 = Busted

| length8 = 3:40

| title9 = Air Hostess (Hits Version)

| extra9 = A Present for Everyone

| length9 = 3:40

| title10 = Thunderbirds Are Go (Hits Version)

| extra10 = A Present for Everyone

| length10 = 3:23

| title11 = Who's David (Hits Version)

| extra11 = A Present for Everyone

| length11 = 3:26

| title12 = Meet You There (Hits Version)

| extra12 = A Present for Everyone

| length12 = 3:22

| title13 = She Wants to Be Me (Hits Version)

| extra13 = A Present for Everyone

| length13 = 3:18

| title14 = Everything I Knew (Hits Version)

| extra14 = Busted

| length14 = 3:09

| title15 = Falling for You (Hits Version)

| extra15 = A Present for Everyone

| length15 = 2:56

| total_length = 50:48

}}

{{Track listing

| headline = Guest Features edition

| title1 = Year 3000 2.0

| length1 = 3:17

| note1 = with Jonas Brothers

| title2 = Loser Kid 2.0

| length2 = 3:43

| note2 = featuring Simple Plan

| title3 = 3AM 2.0

| length3 = 3:35

| note3 = with James Arthur

| title4 = Crashed the Wedding 2.0

| length4 = 2:40

| note4 = featuring All Time Low

| title5 = Meet You There 2.0

| length5 = 3:22

| note5 = with Neck Deep

| title6 = Air Hostess 2.0

| length6 = 3:40

| note6 = with You Me at Six

| title7 = Everything I Knew 2.0

| length7 = 3:09

| note7 = with Dashboard Confessional

| title8 = What I Go to School For 2.0

| length8 = 4:06

| note8 = with The Vamps

| title9 = Sleeping with the Light On 2.0

| length9 = 3:40

| note9 = with Deaf Havana

| title10 = MMMBop 2.0

| length10 = 2:56

| note10 = with Hanson

| writer10 = {{hlist|Taylor Hanson|Issac Hanson|Zac Hanson}}

| title11 = You Said No 2.0

| length11 = 2:48

| note11 = with Charlotte Sands

| title12 = Thunderbirds are Go 2.0

| length12 = 3:23

| note12 = with McFly

| title13 = She Wants to Be Me 2.0

| length13 = 3:18

| note13 = with Bowling for Soup

| title14 = Who's David 2.0

| length14 = 3:26

| note14 = with Wheatus

| title15 = Year 3000 (Hits Version)

| length15 = 3:17

| title16 = Loser Kid (Hits Version)

| length16 = 3:43

| title17 = Good One

| length17 = 3:40

| note17 = only in the download release

| title18 = 3AM (Hits Version)

| length18 = 3:35

| title19 = What I Go to School For (Hits Version)

| length19 = 4:06

| title20 = Crashed the Wedding (Hits Version)

| length20 = 2:40

| title21 = You Said No (Hits Version)

| length21 = 2:48

| title22 = Sleeping with the Light On (Hits Version)

| length22 = 3:40

| title23 = Air Hostess (Hits Version)

| length23 = 3:40

| title24 = Thunderbirds Are Go (Hits Version)

| length24 = 3:23

| title25 = Who's David (Hits Version)

| length25 = 3:26

| total_length = 1:25:10

}}

Ahead of its original release, pre-order CD copies of the standard edition were misprinted as the Guest Features edition.{{cite web |title=Busted (3) – Greatest Hits 2.0 (Guest Features Edition) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/28329862-Busted-Greatest-Hits-20-Guest-Features-Edition |website=Discogs |access-date=19 October 2023}}

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{{album chart|Ireland3|43|date=20230922|rowheader=true|access-date=22 September 2023}}

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{{album chart|UK2|1|date=20230922|rowheader=true|access-date=22 September 2023}}

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class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Year-end chart performance for Greatest Hits 2.0 ! scope="col"| Chart (2023) ! scope="col"| Position
scope="row"| UK Cassette Albums (OCC){{Cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-20-biggest-cassettes-of-2023/|title=The Official Top 20 biggest cassettes of 2023|publisher=Official Charts Company|last=Griffiths|first=George|date=3 January 2024|access-date=11 January 2024}} | 13

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{{Certification Table Top|caption=Certifications for Greatest Hits 2.0}}

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