A Place in the Sun
Pablo Cruise · 1977
40 min · 9 tracks · pop music
A sun-soaked blend of soft rock melodies infused with breezy pop sensibilities and heartfelt lyrics.
Why this album works
'A Place in the Sun' reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and produced hit singles like 'Whatcha Gonna Do?' that helped define the soft rock genre of the late '70s. Its commercial success and radio play contributed to the band’s rise during a period when soft rock was dominating airwaves, influencing similar acts of the era.
- Best for
- steady melodic journeys sun-soaked afternoon vibes feel-good sing-along moments
- Context
- Released in 1977, 'A Place in the Sun' was Pablo Cruise's third album, following their breakthrough success with 'Lifeline' in 1976. This album solidified their presence in the pop music scene, showcasing a maturation in sound and lyrical depth as they transitioned from a relatively unknown band to mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deniece Williams· Bee Gees· The Supremes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Place in the Sun Standout 4:46
- 2 Whatcha Gonna Do? Standout 4:19
- 3 Raging Fire Standout 4:42
- 4 I Just Wanna Believe 4:15
- 5 Tonight My Love 3:54
- 6 Can’t You Hear the Music? 4:07
- 7 Never Had a Love 5:09
- 8 Atlanta June 4:08
- 9 El verano 4:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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