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Renaissance

Village People · 1981

28 min · 8 tracks · disco

A vibrant celebration of disco that combines playful lyrics with infectious grooves and a dancefloor-ready energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dancefloor-ready party vibes
  • quick bursts of energy
  • playful lyrics for fun
  • short tracks for easy replay

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • long, drawn-out musical pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Renaissance' was released in January 1981, Village People were riding high on their success from previous hits like 'Y.M.C.A.' and 'Macho Man'. This album marked their fifth studio release, coming at a time when disco was both thriving commercially and facing backlash, positioning the band as key figures in the genre's mainstream appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Bee Gees· Chic· Kool & The Gang

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Do You Wanna Spend the Night 3:35
  • 2 5 O’Clock in the Morning 5:03
  • 3 Fireman 5:00
  • 4 Jungle City 3:46
  • 5 Action Man 3:05
  • 6 Big Mac 2:26
  • 7 Diet 3:20
  • 8 Food Fight 2:34

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata