Secret Passion
Amanda Lear · 1986
33 min · 8 tracks · disco
A vibrant disco-infused exploration of love and desire wrapped in glamorous synths and pulsating rhythms.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady danceable rhythms throughout vibrant exploration of desire for late-night parties
- Context
- By the time 'Secret Passion' was released in January 1986, Amanda Lear was transitioning from her earlier pop successes into a more disco-oriented sound. This album followed her previous work, including 'Incognito' (1984), and marked her continued evolution as a performer blending mainstream appeal with more avant-garde influences.
- If you like
- disco
Secret Passion is an album by Amanda Lear, released in 1986. A vibrant disco-infused exploration of love and desire wrapped in glamorous synths and pulsating rhythms. This album is notable for its commercial success in Europe, particularly in dance clubs where several tracks became popular. While not critically acclaimed, it solidified Lear's presence in the disco scene of the mid-1980s, influencing future artists seeking to blend pop with dance music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Secret Passion sound like?
A vibrant disco-infused exploration of love and desire wrapped in glamorous synths and pulsating rhythms. Rooted in disco.
What makes Secret Passion by Amanda Lear notable?
This album is notable for its commercial success in Europe, particularly in dance clubs where several tracks became popular. While not critically acclaimed, it solidified Lear's presence in the disco scene of the mid-1980s, influencing future artists seeking to blend pop with dance music. By the time 'Secret Passion' was released in January 1986, Amanda Lear was transitioning from her earlier pop successes into a more disco-oriented sound. This album followed her previous work, including 'Incognito' (1984), and marked her continued evolution as a performer blending mainstream appeal with more avant-garde influences.
Who is Secret Passion for?
Secret Passion works well if you're into steady danceable rhythms throughout, vibrant exploration of desire and for late-night parties.
How many songs are on Secret Passion?
Secret Passion has 8 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Desire Standout 4:18
- 2 Wild Thing 3:36
- 3 I Want My Name on a Billboard Standout 4:25
- 4 She Wolf 4:17
- 5 Mannequin 3:32
- 6 I'm a Mistery 4:35
- 7 Aphrodisiac Standout 3:44
- 8 Times Up 4:55
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