Bizarre Fruit II cover

Bizarre Fruit II

M People · 1995

131 min · 21 tracks · dance-pop

A vibrant blend of dance-pop grooves and soulful melodies that energize the spirit and ignite the dance floor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with vibrant peaks
  • danceable grooves for social settings
  • uplifting melodies for feel-good vibes
  • live mixes energizing the experience
  • for celebratory moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quiet introspective moments
  • prefer straightforward single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'Bizarre Fruit II' followed M People's breakthrough album 'Elegant Slumming' from 1993, solidifying their place in the UK dance music scene. This album marked a period of commercial success as the band transitioned from rising stars to established hitmakers, showcasing their evolving sound and expanding audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Basement Jaxx· Moloko· Soul II Soul

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Sight for Sore Eyes 6:12
  • 2 Search for the Hero 4:09
  • 3 Open Your Heart 5:42
  • 4 Love Rendezvous 5:54
  • 5 Itchycoo Park 6:42
  • 6 Precious Pearl 6:04
  • 7 Sugar Town 5:41
  • 8 Walk Away 5:48
  • 9 Drive Time 5:30
  • 10 Padlock 6:12
  • 11 ... And Finally 5:04

Disc 2

  • 1 Walk Away (live mix) 5:40
  • 2 Search for the Hero (live mix) 5:33
  • 3 Colour My Life (live mix) 4:43
  • 4 Someday (live mix) 5:10
  • 5 Moving on Up (live mix) 6:22
  • 6 Itchycoo Park (Morales Classic Club mix) 7:51
  • 7 Search for the Hero (Us Remix by David 'Jam' Hall) 4:16
  • 8 Open Your Heart (Brothers in Rhythm Soundtrack) 10:13
  • 9 Love Rendezvous (K-klass Klub mix) 7:59
  • 10 Padlock (Junior Vasquez Sound Factory mix) 10:04

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