Dance in the Midnight
Marc Bolan · 1983
106 min · 34 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and pop infused with Bolan's signature glam flair and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dance in the Midnight — The title track encapsulates Bolan's signature sound, merging catchy melodies with reflective lyrics about nightlife and identity, serving as a fitting introduction to the album's themes.
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Metropolis — This track stands out for its layered instrumentation and lyrical depth, exploring urban life through a lens of romanticism that showcases Bolan's poetic abilities.
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All My Love — In this song, Bolan delivers heartfelt emotion through heartfelt lyrics and melodic hooks, making it a standout ballad that resonates with themes of longing and connection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful late-night dance vibes
- short bursts of upbeat energy
- nostalgic sing-along moments
- intimate sessions with friends
- explorative takes on familiar songs
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of lengthy epics
- prefer polished studio versions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Dance in the Midnight' was released in January 1983, Marc Bolan was experiencing a resurgence after years of fluctuating success following T. Rex's early 70s prominence. This album came shortly before his untimely death, during a period when Bolan sought to reconnect with his musical roots while experimenting with new sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T. Rex· David Bowie· Roxy Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dance in the Midnight 3:16
- 2 Everyday 3:06
- 3 Saturday Night 3:34
- 4 Metropolis 4:22
- 5 Brain Police 2:44
- 6 Stand by Me 3:02
- 7 All My Love 3:19
- 8 Fast Blues (Easy Action) 3:06
- 9 Do I Love Thee 4:02
- 10 Down Home Lady 2:20
Disc 2
- 1 Dance in the Midnight 1 3:16
- 2 Everyday (Delaine) 1 2:07
- 3 Saturday Night 1 3:33
- 4 Metropolis Incarnate (take 1) 4:14
- 5 Brian Police 1 2:36
- 6 Stand by Me 1 4:13
- 7 All My Love (take 1) 2:57
- 8 Fast Blues Easy Action (take 1) 3:25
- 9 Do I Love Thee (take 1) 5:30
- 10 Down Home Lady (take 1) 2:06
- 11 All My Love (take 2) 2:37
- 12 Do I Love Thee (take 2) 2:56
- 13 Down Home Lady (take 2) 1:56
- 14 Saturday Night (take 2) 3:23
- 15 Fast Blues Easy Action (take 2) 2:24
- 16 Down Home Lady (take 3) 1:54
- 17 Satuday Night (take 3) 3:33
- 18 All My Love (take 3) 3:07
- 19 Fast Blues Easy Action (take 3) 4:06
- 20 Saturday Night (take 4) 2:52
- 21 Metropolis Incarnate (take 2) 3:25
- 22 Saturday Night (take 5) 3:19
- 23 All My Love (take 4) 2:51
- 24 Down Home Lady (take 4) 1:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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