''Classified'' is the third studio album and fourth overall album released through

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. Lead single "Explosive" was released as a double A-side with a different version of "Highly Strung". This updated version featured on the special edition of ''Classified''. Popular worldwide, ''Classified'' found success in Australia where it went double platinum. "Explosive" was also picked to be the Australian theme for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. "Explosive" is also used regularly during

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as the intermission music prior to a shootout, should the game reach that phase. In Japan, a special edition with different artwork was released. It features three bonus tracks ("Caravan", "Carmina" and "Sugarplum"), which were later featured on their greatest hits album '' Explosive: The Best of Bond''.

Track listing

Bonus videos

*"Explosive" (Promo video) *Making of "Explosive" *"Samba" (Promo video)

Charts

Certifications

References

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