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Pavement Cracks

Annie Lennox · 2003

50 min · 7 tracks · new wave

Annie Lennox's 'Pavement Cracks' is a lush dance-pop exploration with deep emotional undertones and intricate production.

Why this album works

'Pavement Cracks' was notable for its remixes that gained traction in dance clubs, helping to solidify Lennox's presence in the dance music scene. The original version of the song received a warm critical reception and contributed to her continued relevance in the early 2000s pop landscape.
Best for
steady flow for dance sessions lush soundscapes for deep listening gradual build to emotional release
Context
By the time 'Pavement Cracks' was released in January 2003, Annie Lennox had established herself as a solo artist following her successful career with Eurythmics. This release came just after her critically acclaimed album 'Diva' (1992) and during a period of artistic reinvention, showcasing her shift towards electronic and club-oriented sounds.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pavement Cracks (Mac Quayle extended mix) Standout 6:19
  • 2 Pavement Cracks (Goldrix club mix) 6:33
  • 3 Pavement Cracks (The Scumfrog club mix) 8:30
  • 4 Pavement Cracks (Gabriel & Dresden club mix) Standout 10:07
  • 5 Pavement Cracks (The Scumfrog Knob dub) 6:51
  • 6 Pavement Cracks (Shanghai Surprise vocal mix) 7:02
  • 7 Pavement Cracks (original version) Standout 5:10

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