What makes Good Life by Inner City notable?

The album is significant for its impact on the house music genre, reaching high positions on dance charts and receiving critical acclaim. Its lead single, 'Good Life', became an anthem of the Chicago house movement and helped to popularize the sound globally. Released in late 1988, 'Good Life' marked a high point in Inner City's career, following their successful debut album 'Paradise'. The group had already established themselves within the house music scene, and this album further solidified their presence with its infectious grooves and diverse remixes.

Who is Good Life for?

Good Life works well if you're into uplifting rhythms for dancing, extended mixes for deep grooves and celebratory energy for gatherings.

How many songs are on Good Life?

Good Life has 9 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Good Life

Inner City · 1988

61 min · 9 tracks · techno

A vibrant blend of uplifting house rhythms and soulful vocals, embodying the spirit of late '80s dance culture.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Good Life (Buena Vida) (Tommy Onyx's Summer Fiesta mix) — This version captures the essence of the album with its euphoric energy and engaging rhythm, making it a quintessential dance floor favorite.
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Good Life (Buena Vida) (Carl Craig mix) — Carl Craig's remix showcases his innovative approach to techno, blending deep beats with melodic elements that elevate the track's emotional depth.
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Good Life (Buena Vida) (Ian Pooley's La Buena Vida En Notas mix) — This mix adds a unique twist with intricate layering and rhythmic complexity, highlighting Pooley's signature style while staying true to the original track's vibe.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

uplifting rhythms for dancing
extended mixes for deep grooves
celebratory energy for gatherings
soulful vocals that inspire joy

Maybe skip if you

prefer short, standalone tracks
seek quiet, introspective moments

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in late 1988, 'Good Life' marked a high point in Inner City's career, following their successful debut album 'Paradise'. The group had already established themselves within the house music scene, and this album further solidified their presence with its infectious grooves and diverse remixes.
Stylistic neighbors: Kevin Saunderson· Carl Craig· Derrick May

Tracklist

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

1 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Tommy Onyx's Summer Fiesta mix) 6:51
2 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Way Out West Spanish vocal mix) 6:43
3 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Carl Craig mix) 9:15
4 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Ian Pooley's La Buena Vida En Notas mix) 5:37
5 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Tommy Onyx's '88 Revisited mix) 4:42
6 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Nu Birth vocal mix) 6:27
7 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Stacey Pullen's Tribute To Body & Soul mix) 6:41
8 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Ian Pooley's It's An Honour mix) 6:07
9 Good Life (Buena Vida) (Tommy Onyx's Barcelona mix) 8:43

What to play next

Listen next

Paradise

1989

Go back to

Big Fun

1988

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