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Brief Encounters

Amanda Lear · 2009

91 min · 24 tracks · disco

Disco-infused pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an alluring atmosphere of nostalgia and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Back to Black — Lear's rendition of this modern classic captures a haunting vulnerability not often explored in her earlier works, demonstrating her versatility as an artist.
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    Someone Else's Eyes Start here — This track serves as a powerful opener, combining catchy hooks with reflective lyrics about identity and perception that resonate throughout the album.
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    I Belong to You — With its lush production and romantic undertones, this song encapsulates the album's themes of love and belonging, making it a standout track.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • theatrical flair for drama
  • dance floor anthems to enjoy
  • captivating storytelling through vocals
  • late-night party energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike theatrical vocal styles

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Marks a return with modern disco sounds, showing continued vitality in her music.
Themes
disco revival· theatrical nightlife· introspective dance floors
Career context
Released in 2009, Brief Encounters marks Amanda Lear's return to the music scene after a hiatus. This album follows her previous work, with a focus on blending contemporary pop with her signature disco sound, showcasing her evolution as an artist while still honoring her roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Giorgio Moroder· Donna Summer· Chic
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Someone Else's Eyes Start here 4:15
  • 2 Back to Black 4:08
  • 3 Cupidon 3:15
  • 4 I Belong to You 3:55
  • 5 I Don't Wanna Loose You 3:29
  • 6 Fallin' in Love Again 2:48
  • 7 Je m'appelle Amanda 2:47
  • 8 Let's Love 2:48
  • 9 Perfect Day 3:30
  • 10 Comment te dire adieu 2:21
  • 11 Sorrow 2:37
  • 12 Suicide is Painless (song from M*A*S*H) 2:37
  • 13 Secret Lover 1:58

Disc 2

  • 1 Doin' Fine (radio edit) 3:44
  • 2 Someone Else's Eyes (All Eyes on the Dance Floor radio edit) 3:32
  • 3 This is not America (obsessive mix) 3:48
  • 4 Let the Music Play (long version remix) 5:24
  • 5 Always on My Mind (radio edit) 3:37
  • 6 For What I Am (radio edit) 2:50
  • 7 For What I Am (R'n'B version) 2:57
  • 8 This is not America (long version remix) 6:01
  • 9 Always on My Mind (T1's Club Anthem mix) 6:31
  • 10 Doin' Fine (extended version) 7:43
  • 11 This is not America (808 Ketamix) 4:48

What to play next

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I Don't Like Disco

2012

This album continues the disco-infused pop vibe with a fresh twist.
Heart
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Heart

2001

Heart's introspective themes set the stage for the emotional depth in Brief Encounters.
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