Paintings in Yellow
Sandra · 1990
49 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · synth-pop · Eurodance
A vibrant blend of synth-driven pop and dance beats that captures the exuberance of early '90s Eurodisco.
Why this album works
The album produced multiple charting singles, including 'Johnny Wanna Live,' which became a significant hit across Europe. Its commercial success helped cement Sandra's status as a leading figure in the Eurodisco scene of the early '90s, influencing subsequent artists within the genre.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks vibrant energy for late nights introspective moments amidst dance beats
- Context
- Released in 1990, 'Paintings in Yellow' was Sandra's third studio album, following her successful second album 'Into a Secret Land' from 1988. At this point in her career, Sandra was solidifying her presence in the Eurodance genre, building on her earlier hits to explore more diverse themes and musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Daniel Balavoine· Étienne Daho· Vanessa Paradis· Michel Polnareff· Serge Gainsbourg· Françoise Hardy· Stephan Eicher· Mireille Mathieu
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hiroshima Standout 6:52
- 2 (Life May Be) A Big Insanity 4:30
- 3 Johnny Wanna Live Standout 4:29
- 4 Lovelight in Your Eyes 5:29
- 5 One More Night 4:06
- 6 The Skin I'm In 3:40
- 7 Paintings in Yellow: Cold Out Here / I'm Alive / Paintings / Come Alive / The End 5:52
- 8 The Journey Standout 7:29
- 9 Hiroshima (extended club mix) 6:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.