Modernism: A New Decade
The Style Council · 1998
49 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A fusion of blue-eyed soul and jazzy pop interwoven with reflective lyrics capturing a hopeful yet complex outlook on the future.
Top tracks — play these first
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A New Decade — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat rhythm and optimistic lyrics, signaling a fresh start and thematic direction.
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The World Must Come Together — This track stands out with its anthemic quality and calls for unity, encapsulating the socio-political undercurrents present throughout the album.
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Hope (Feelings Gonna Getcha) — With its soulful delivery and poignant message about perseverance and hope, this track embodies the emotional core of the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic reflections on love
- hopeful themes of unity
- soulful moments for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike gradual emotional builds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Modernism: A New Decade' was released in 1998, The Style Council was navigating the latter stages of their career, having formed in 1983. This album marked their first new material since 1990, showcasing a shift towards more introspective themes as they sought to redefine their sound for a new era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· The Blow Monkeys· Jamiroquai
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A New Decade 3:27
- 2 Can You Still Love Me? 4:57
- 3 The World Must Come Together 5:24
- 4 Hope (Feelings Gonna Getcha) 7:14
- 5 That Spiritual Feeling 7:34
- 6 Everybody’s on the Run 5:40
- 7 Love of the World 8:55
- 8 Sure Is Sure 6:17
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