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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.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike theatrical vocal styles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Giorgio Moroder· Donna Summer· Chic

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Someone Else's Eyes 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

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