Brief Encounters
Amanda Lear · 2009
91 min · 24 tracks · disco
A vibrant blend of disco and pop, infused with Amanda Lear's theatrical flair and sultry vocals.
Why this album works
'Brief Encounters' is significant for its revival of disco elements during a time when the genre was largely considered retro. The album received attention for its modern production techniques and led to Lear's re-emergence in the pop landscape, including charting in various European countries. It also features notable covers like 'Back to Black', which highlight her versatility and appeal across generations.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys theatrical flair for drama dance floor anthems to enjoy
- Context
- By the time 'Brief Encounters' was released in 2009, Amanda Lear had already established herself as a prominent figure in the European music scene. This album came after a series of successful projects in the 1970s and 80s, marking her return to the studio after a period of relative quiet. It showcases her continued evolution as an artist while reaffirming her roots in disco.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vanessa Paradis· Mylène Farmer· Daniel Balavoine· Sandra· Michel Polnareff· Étienne Daho· Stephan Eicher· Mireille Mathieu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Someone Else's Eyes Standout 4:15
- 2 Back to Black Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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