A Lively Mind
Paul Oakenfold · 2006
62 min · 12 tracks · trance
A vibrant fusion of trance beats and pop sensibilities, pulsating with energy and euphoria.
Why this album works
'A Lively Mind' garnered significant attention for its chart performance, peaking at No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart. It also featured the hit single 'Faster Kill Pussycat,' which reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, marking a successful crossover into more commercial territory for Oakenfold.
- Best for
- pulsating energy for dancing dynamic flow with peaks euphoric moments of release
- Context
- Released in June 2006, 'A Lively Mind' was Paul Oakenfold's first studio album in five years, following his 2001 effort 'Bunkka.' At this point in his career, Oakenfold was transitioning from a celebrated DJ into a more mainstream artist, aiming to establish himself in the broader music scene beyond just electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul van Dyk· Armin van Buuren· Aly & Fila
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faster Kill Pussycat Standout 3:14
- 2 No Compromise 3:45
- 3 Sex ’n’ Money Standout 5:58
- 4 Switch On 4:05
- 5 Amsterdam 5:40
- 6 Set It Off 4:17
- 7 The Way I Feel 5:25
- 8 Praise the Lord Standout 4:13
- 9 Save the Last Trance for Me 7:49
- 10 Not Over 8:50
- 11 Vulnerable 5:55
- 12 Feed Your Mind 2:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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