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Elegant Slumming

M People · 1993

54 min · 10 tracks · dance-pop

A vibrant fusion of dance-pop grooves and soulful vocals, capturing the essence of early '90s club culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance vibes
  • uplifting anthems for celebration
  • feel-good grooves for gatherings
  • soulful melodies for weekend fun

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek heavy introspective content

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, 'Elegant Slumming' was M People's second studio album, following their debut 'Northern Soul'. At this point in their career, they were transitioning from a promising act to mainstream success, establishing their unique blend of house music and pop sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Basement Jaxx· Moloko· Soul II Soul

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One Night in Heaven 6:29
  • 2 Moving On Up 5:30
  • 3 Renaissance 5:23
  • 4 You Just Have to Be There 5:28
  • 5 Love Is in My Soul 6:17
  • 6 Don’t Look Any Further 5:31
  • 7 Natural Thing 5:07
  • 8 Little Packet 5:22
  • 9 La Vida Loca 4:34
  • 10 Melody of Life 4:45

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata