Island Life
Grace Jones · 1985
48 min · 10 tracks · contemporary R&B · new wave · soul
A vibrant fusion of Caribbean rhythms and urban disco, showcasing Grace Jones' commanding presence and eclectic influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant rhythms for dance floors
- dynamic journey with peaks
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- captivating flow for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek slow, introspective music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on December 3, 1985, 'Island Life' came during a prolific period for Grace Jones after her breakthrough with 'Nightclubbing'. This album further solidified her status as a cultural icon, blending genres while spotlighting her Jamaican roots amidst an emerging new wave scene. It followed the commercial success of 'Slave to the Rhythm', showcasing her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chic· Annie Lennox· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La vie en rose 7:24
- 2 I Need a Man 3:22
- 3 Do or Die 3:22
- 4 Private Life 5:10
- 5 I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) 4:28
- 6 Love Is the Drug 6:07
- 7 Pull Up to the Bumper 3:40
- 8 Walking in the Rain 4:18
- 9 My Jamaican Guy 6:00
- 10 Slave to the Rhythm 4:20
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