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Stranger than Fiction

Ultra Naté · 2001

61 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of contemporary R&B and house grooves, laced with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Get It Up (The Feeling) — This track stands out as an energetic anthem that encapsulates the album's spirit, combining upbeat rhythms with a message about seizing joy in life.
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    Desire — With its catchy chorus and driving beat, this song highlights Ultra Naté's ability to intertwine personal longing with danceable grooves, making it a memorable standout.
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    Gone Like Yesterday — This track showcases a more reflective side of Ultra Naté, featuring poignant lyrics that deal with loss and nostalgia against a backdrop of lush melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dance floor igniting anthems
  • wave-like dynamic flow
  • uplifting moments of resolution
  • engaging groove for parties

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, Stranger than Fiction was Ultra Naté's third studio album, following her breakthrough hit 'Free' in the late '90s. This album marked a pivotal moment as she shifted from mainstream pop towards a more club-oriented sound, integrating deeper emotional themes into her music while maintaining her dance roots.
Stylistic neighbors
Crystal Waters· Robin S.· Kym Sims

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Is Stranger Than Fiction (Prologue) 2:33
  • 2 Ain't Looking for Nothing 5:39
  • 3 Get It Up (The Feeling) 4:29
  • 4 Desire 4:13
  • 5 Dear John 4:53
  • 6 Eternal 5:55
  • 7 Twisted 6:41
  • 8 Pretender 4:45
  • 9 Breakfast for Two 4:34
  • 10 I Don't Understand It 6:56
  • 11 Gone Like Yesterday 5:07
  • 12 Love Is Stranger Than Fiction (Epilogue) 0:54
  • 13 Ghost 5:11

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