Rock Dust Light Star
Jamiroquai · 2010
52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · funk · jazz-funk
A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper themes.
Why this album works
This album garnered significant attention for its return to form, reaching number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It was celebrated for revitalizing Jamiroquai's signature sound and received positive reviews from critics, reaffirming their influence in the funk and acid jazz genres.
- Best for
- steady groove for dancing thoughtful themes in vibrant sound mid-tempo exploration with depth
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Rock Dust Light Star' marked Jamiroquai's seventh studio album and their first after a five-year hiatus since 'Dynamite.' At this point, frontman Jay Kay was returning to the music scene with a renewed focus on blending timeless grooves with modern production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Kate Bush· giorge mijael· Ed Sheeran· Gorillaz· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock Dust Light Star Standout 4:40
- 2 White Knuckle Ride Standout 3:35
- 3 Smoke and Mirrors 4:31
- 4 All Good in the Hood 3:36
- 5 Hurtin' 4:17
- 6 Blue Skies Standout 3:52
- 7 Lifeline 4:40
- 8 She's a Fast Persuader 5:17
- 9 Two Completely Different Things 4:26
- 10 Goodbye to My Dancer 4:07
- 11 Never Gonna Be Another 4:08
- 12 Hey Floyd 5:09
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