after "elbow beach" was released, she had one album left on her five-album deal with emi (including eternal's "always and forever"). in 2001, the label decided to release a greatest hits compilation, incorporating all of her top ten hit singles (including those she had performed with eternal), called "changing faces – the best of louise". the collection featured three new tracks, including a cover of five star's 1987 hit "the slightest touch". the album peaked at number nine in the uk, and she embarked on the second solo tour of her career.