Gatecrashing
Living in a Box · 1989
65 min · 14 tracks · funk · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and blue-eyed soul, marked by catchy melodies and polished production.
Why this album works
'Gatecrashing' features the hit single 'Room in Your Heart,' which reached No. 5 on the UK Singles Chart. The album solidified the band's place in the late '80s pop landscape and showcased their knack for fusing funk with accessible synth melodies.
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Gatecrashing' was Living in a Box's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band sought to build on their initial success with hits like 'Living in a Box,' aiming for broader appeal within the pop and new wave scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nikka Costa· Pet Shop Boys· Simply Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unique 3:40
- 2 Blow the House Down Standout 4:19
- 3 Day After Tomorrow Night 3:37
- 4 Touch Sensitive Standout 3:42
- 5 All the Difference in the World 4:26
- 6 Gatecrashing 3:12
- 7 Mistaken Identity 3:53
- 8 Live It Up 3:50
- 9 Different Air 4:02
- 10 Room in Your Heart Standout 4:39
- 11 Gatecrashing (Diesel mix) 5:43
- 12 Blow the House Down (Conversion version) 7:12
- 13 Touch Sensitive Standout 5:27
- 14 Love Is the Art (Love) 7:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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