Fragile
Dead or Alive · 2000
62 min · 13 tracks · rock music
A shimmering blend of dance-pop and gothic rock, layered with ethereal vocals and an infectious electronic pulse.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hit and Run Lover Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (2000 remix version) — This remix revitalizes the band's signature hit, infusing it with contemporary electronic elements that breathe new life into a classic track.
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Turn Around and Count to Ten (2000 remix version) — This track showcases the band’s ability to blend emotive lyrics with upbeat melodies, highlighting their distinctive style while appealing to both old fans and new listeners.
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I Promised Myself — As one of the standout original tracks on the album, it features poignant lyrics intertwined with catchy hooks, encapsulating the album's themes of longing and desire.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- nostalgic yet modern vibes
- immersive listening experience
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a return after a hiatus, showcasing matured sound and production quality.
- Themes
- nostalgic remixes· ethereal longing· dance-pop evolution
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Fragile is Dead or Alive's fifth studio album and marks their return to the music scene after a six-year hiatus since the 1994 release of Nukleopatra. The album showcases a matured sound, leveraging remixes of their previous hits alongside new material, signifying both nostalgia and evolution in their artistic journey.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· The Human League· Depeche Mode
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Promised Myself
The chorus dramatically shifts from longing to hopefulness as it emphasizes a promise made to oneself amidst heartbreak.
This shift not only captures a pivotal emotional transition within the song but also underscores the album’s overarching narrative of resilience.
Tracklist
- 1 Hit and Run Lover Start here 4:42
- 2 Turn Around and Count to Ten (2000 remix version) 5:17
- 3 Something in My House (2000 remix version) 4:01
- 4 Even Better Than the Real Thing 2000 3:07
- 5 I Paralyze 5:55
- 6 Isn't It a Pity 4:45
- 7 You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (2000 remix version) 6:02
- 8 Just What I Always Wanted 5:16
- 9 My Heart Goes Bang (2000 remix version) 5:05
- 10 Lover Come Back to Me (2000 remix version) 5:36
- 11 I Promised Myself 4:32
- 12 Blue Christmas 2000 (2000 remix version) 3:39
- 13 Hit and Run Lover (bonus hit remix) 4:41
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