The Song Diaries
Sophie Ellis-Bextor · 2019
73 min · 19 tracks · folk · house · indie rock
A vibrant collection of orchestral disco reimaginings that celebrates the euphoric highs of dance music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for dancing
- celebratory vibes for gatherings
- orchestral warmth for uplifting
- feel-good tracks for positivity
- for party playlists
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slower, introspective music
- dislike upbeat dance anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2019, 'The Song Diaries' is a retrospective compilation showcasing Sophie Ellis-Bextor's evolution since her debut in 2000. This album highlights her transition from a pop star to an enduring figure in the dance music scene, following her successful foray into orchestral arrangements that breathe new life into her classic hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robyn· Dua Lipa· Kylie Minogue
- If this clicks, go next to
- Songs From the Kitchen Disco — Continues the celebratory dance theme with a fresh live energy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Groovejet 3:21
- 2 Take Me Home 4:23
- 3 Murder on the Dancefloor 3:46
- 4 Move This Mountain 4:47
- 5 Music Gets the Best of Me 3:28
- 6 Mixed Up World 3:43
- 7 Catch You 3:58
- 8 Me and My Imagination 3:47
- 9 Today the Sun’s on Us 4:19
- 10 Heartbreak (Make Me a Dancer) 3:52
- 11 Bittersweet 3:35
- 12 Not Giving Up on Love 3:14
- 13 Young Blood 4:39
- 14 Love Is a Camera 3:57
- 15 Wild Forever 4:31
- 16 A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed 4:04
- 17 Love Is You 3:15
- 18 Take Me Home (orchestral disco version) 3:16
- 19 Murder on the Dancefloor (orchestral disco version) 3:28
What to play next
Songs From the Kitchen Disco
2020
Continues the celebratory dance theme with a fresh live energy.
Familia
2016
Sets up the orchestral and vibrant sound explored in The Song Diaries.
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