Shut Up and Dance The Dance Mixes cover

Shut Up and Dance The Dance Mixes

Paula Abdul · 1990

75 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul

Danceable remixes blend pop and R&B, showcasing Paula Abdul's signature upbeat style and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady danceable groove throughout
  • for energetic gatherings
  • ideal for nostalgic throwbacks
  • great for late-night parties

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet introspective moments
  • seek quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 8, 1990, 'Shut Up and Dance: The Dance Mixes' came during Paula Abdul's commercial peak, following her debut album 'Forever Your Girl.' This remix collection capitalized on the success of her early hits and solidified her status as a dance-pop icon in the early '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Janet Jackson· Toni Braxton· Mariah Carey

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cold Hearted (Quiverin’ 12”) 5:12
  • 2 Straight Up (Ultimix mix) 6:55
  • 3 One or the Other (1990 mix) 6:42
  • 4 Forever Your Girl (Frankie Foncett mix) 6:06
  • 5 Knocked Out (Pettibone 12”) 6:10
  • 6 The Way That You Love Me (Houseafire edit) 4:42
  • 7 Opposites Attract (1990 mix) 6:48
  • 8 1990 (medley mix) 7:14
  • 9 Knocked Out (Power mix) 6:44
  • 10 Opposites Attract (Shep’s Special mix) 6:43
  • 11 Forever Your Girl (Shep’s Special mix) 6:27
  • 12 Cold Hearted (Chad Jackson 12” remix) 5:38

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