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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.

Why this album works

'The Grace Jones Story' highlights her impact on both the music industry and fashion, serving as a celebration of her legacy during a time when she was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. The album received positive critical reception for its curation of tracks that reflect her genre-blending style, reaffirming her status as an innovator who broke boundaries in disco and pop music.
Best for
theatrical performances for lively nights dynamic journey with varied pacing wave-like transitions for dancing
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.

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 Standout 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 Standout 3:41
  • 4 Walking in the Rain 4:20
  • 5 Use Me 5:06
  • 6 Nightclubbing Standout 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

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