What makes Do You Wanna Get Away by Shannon notable?

The album features the hit single 'Do You Wanna Get Away,' which reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, solidifying Shannon's place in 1980s pop culture. Its successful fusion of post-disco and electronic elements also influenced future artists within the genre, maintaining relevance in dance music history. Released in 1985, Do You Wanna Get Away was Shannon's debut album, introducing her vibrant sound to the Hi-NRG and dance-pop scenes. This record followed her breakout single 'Let the Music Play,' which had already begun to establish her as a significant figure in electronic dance music.

How many songs are on Do You Wanna Get Away?

Do You Wanna Get Away has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

Do You Wanna Get Away

Shannon · 1985

37 min · 8 tracks · pop music

An infectious blend of Hi-NRG beats and catchy pop melodies designed to keep dance floors moving.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Do You Wanna Get Away — This title track became Shannon's signature song, with its upbeat tempo and memorable hook encapsulating the essence of 80s dance music.
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Doin’ What You’re Doin’ — With its catchy chorus and pulsating rhythm, this track showcases Shannon's vocal prowess and ability to engage listeners on the dance floor.
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Bedroom Eyes — This track combines sensual lyrics with a driving beat, illustrating the album's themes of desire and allure while highlighting Shannon's versatility as an artist.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases catchy melodies and dance beats typical of its era but lacks standout depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy title track that sets a danceable tone, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent tempo throughout.
Several songs feature repetitive hooks and choruses designed for sing-along moments, typical of the Hi-NRG genre.
The arrangement includes synthesizers and drum machines prominently, creating a polished electronic sound characteristic of mid-80s pop.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

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

1 Do You Wanna Get Away 5:02
2 Doin’ What You’re Doin’ 4:32
3 Stop the Noise 5:12
4 Stronger Together 4:59
5 Urgent 5:18
6 Why Can’t We Pretend 3:53
7 Let Me See Your Body Move 4:22
8 Bedroom Eyes 4:05

What to play next

Listen next

Love Goes All the Way

1986

Go back to

Let the Music Play

1984

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