Released 20 years ago
The Grace Jones Story
Grace Jones · 2006
146 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · new wave · soul
A vibrant blend of disco, R&B, and new wave that showcases Grace Jones' eclectic vocal prowess and theatrical flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical performances for lively nights
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- wave-like transitions for dancing
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- reflective moments between upbeat tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, single-focused albums
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Grace Jones Story' is a compilation album that encapsulates her diverse career spanning over three decades. By this time, Jones had transitioned into a revered cultural icon after her groundbreaking work in the late 1970s and 1980s, including influential albums like 'Nightclubbing' and 'Slave to the Rhythm'. This album served as a retrospective of her contributions to music and pop culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chic· Annie Lennox· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 That’s the Trouble 3:40
- 2 I Need a Man 3:24
- 3 La Vie en rose 7:29
- 4 Send in the Clowns 7:36
- 5 What I Did for Love 5:18
- 6 Do or Die 3:23
- 7 Fame 5:36
- 8 Am I Ever Gonna Fall in Love in New York City 5:28
- 9 Don’t Mess With the Messer 4:52
- 10 Sinning 5:07
- 11 Saved 5:02
- 12 Warm Leatherette 4:29
- 13 Love Is the Drug 7:11
- 14 Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 3:48
Disc 2
- 1 Private Life 5:13
- 2 She’s Lost Control 8:23
- 3 Pull Up to the Bumper 3:41
- 4 Walking in the Rain 4:20
- 5 Use Me 5:06
- 6 Nightclubbing 5:07
- 7 I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango) 4:30
- 8 My Jamaican Guy 6:02
- 9 The Apple Stretching 7:11
- 10 Nipple to the Bottle 5:54
- 11 I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect for You) 3:59
- 12 Love on Top of Love 6:16
- 13 Someone to Love 4:49
- 14 Sex Drive 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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