Top tracks — play these first
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Rockets — This opening track showcases the band's signature blend of complex rhythms and catchy hooks, setting the tone for the album's adventurous spirit.
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Good Enough — The track features engaging melodies and a funky groove that exemplify Kraan's ability to merge different styles seamlessly.
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Dancing in the Shade — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious energy and rich instrumental interplay, making it a standout piece.
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Egyptian Cha Cha — This composition highlights the band's experimental side, integrating world music influences with an upbeat rhythm that invites listeners to dance.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- inviting danceable grooves throughout
- uplifting energy for gatherings
- playful improvisations that surprise
- dynamic shifts keep engagement high
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek slow, reflective moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Dancing In The Shade marked Kraan's return after several years without a studio album, following their previous release, Flyday. By this time, the band had evolved their sound while maintaining their innovative spirit, blending genres and showcasing their musical versatility. This album represents a significant phase in their career as they navigated the changing landscape of late '80s music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· Mahavishnu Orchestra· Weather Report
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rockets 5:07
- 2 Good Enough 4:44
- 3 Egyptian Cha Cha 4:44
- 4 Polarity 5:11
- 5 Dancing in the Shade 4:09
- 6 Banana Moon 5:00
- 7 Is This the Way 3:45
- 8 Middle East Beat 3:53
- 9 One Day 3:16
- 10 Kraan Moolo 6:21
- 11 Soldier Drums 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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