Darkdancer
Stuart Price · 1999
58 min · 13 tracks · house music
A vibrant fusion of electronic grooves and house rhythms that ignites the dance floor with infectious energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Music Makes You Lose Control — This track encapsulates the essence of the album with its pulsating beat and irresistible hooks, making it an anthem for the dance floor.
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Hypnotise — With its entrancing melody and layered vocals, this track exemplifies Price's ability to create immersive soundscapes that captivate listeners.
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(Hey You) What's That Sound — This song stands out for its dynamic interplay between rhythm and melody, showcasing Price's knack for blending catchy choruses with driving beats.
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Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat) — An infectious club hit, this track highlights Price's skillful manipulation of bass lines and samples to create a party atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and rhythmic consistency, making it a notable entry in late '90s house music.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent four-on-the-floor beat across nearly all tracks, creating a driving rhythm that maintains energy.
- Each track employs layered synths and basslines, with melodic hooks that are repeated throughout to enhance memorability.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples or snippets, but they are used sparingly and primarily serve as rhythmic elements rather than focal points.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious dance floor energy
- vibrant grooves for celebration
- short bursts of rhythmic joy
- engaging tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, reflective music
- seek narrative-driven compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Darkdancer was released in 1999, Stuart Price was emerging as a key figure in the UK house music scene. This album served as his debut, showcasing his innovative production style just before he would go on to work with major artists like Madonna and The Killers, solidifying his reputation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duke Dumont· Hot Since 82· Solomun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreamin' 3:33
- 2 Music Makes You Lose Control 3:46
- 3 Soft Machine 3:36
- 4 Hypnotise 4:52
- 5 (Hey You) What's That Sound 4:12
- 6 Take a Little Time 3:29
- 7 From: Disco To: Disco 3:51
- 8 Brothers 4:08
- 9 MDC Vendredi 6:38
- 10 Jacques Your Body (Make Me Sweat) 3:30
- 11 About Funk 5:42
- 12 Sometimes 4:57
- 13 Damaged People 6:39
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