In the Mood for Life
Wax Tailor · 2009
103 min · 38 tracks · trip hop
A cinematic blend of trip-hop beats and soulful samples creates an immersive auditory journey through urban landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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B-Boy on Wax — This track exemplifies Wax Tailor's signature style, combining upbeat rhythms with nostalgic samples that celebrate hip-hop culture. Its infectious energy captures the essence of urban life.
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Dry Your Eyes — With its poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation, this track stands out as an emotional centerpiece that showcases Wax Tailor's ability to blend storytelling with rich soundscapes.
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Go Without Me — This song features a haunting melody paired with reflective lyrics, highlighting themes of longing and separation that resonate throughout the album. Its introspective nature adds depth to the overall narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- interludes that enhance atmosphere
- introspective moods for solitude
- dynamic flow with cinematic depth
- immersive listening for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In the Mood for Life is Wax Tailor's third studio album, following the successful release of Hope & Sorrow in 2007. This album solidified his standing in the trip-hop genre and showcased his evolving production techniques. At this point, Wax Tailor had established a unique identity within the French music scene, blending hip-hop with eclectic samples.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bonobo· Thievery Corporation· Nujabes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 City Vapors (opening) 1:12
- 2 Dragon Chasers 3:16
- 3 Already Begun (skit) 0:33
- 4 B-Boy on Wax 4:06
- 5 Street Scent (skit) 0:25
- 6 No Pity 2:59
- 7 Dry Your Eyes 3:41
- 8 Masquerade Theme (skit) 0:49
- 9 Until Heaven Stops the Rain 3:48
- 10 More Songs (skit) 0:22
- 11 Leave It 3:12
- 12 Escape Theme (skit) 0:59
- 13 Go Without Me 4:09
- 14 This Train 3:56
- 15 Sit & Listen 4:04
- 16 Fireflies 3:33
- 17 Say Yes 3:38
- 18 I Own You 3:14
- 19 Greenfields 3:40
Disc 2
- 1 City Vapors (instrumental) 1:12
- 2 Dragon Chasers (instrumental) 3:15
- 3 Already Begun (instrumental) 0:33
- 4 B-Boy on Wax (instrumental) 4:06
- 5 Street Scent (instrumental) 0:09
- 6 No Pity (instrumental) 2:56
- 7 Dry Your Eyes (instrumental) 3:41
- 8 Masquerade Theme (instrumental) 0:49
- 9 Until Heaven Stops the Rain (instrumental) 3:48
- 10 More Songs (instrumental) 0:22
- 11 Leave It (instrumental) 3:12
- 12 Escape Theme (instrumental) 0:59
- 13 Go Without Me (instrumental) 4:09
- 14 This Train (instrumental) 3:59
- 15 Sit & Listen (instrumental) 4:00
- 16 Fireflies (instrumental) 3:33
- 17 Say Yes (instrumental) 3:38
- 18 I Own You (instrumental) 3:14
- 19 Greenfields (instrumental) 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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