Touch Dance
Eurythmics · 1984
47 min · 7 tracks · new wave · blue-eyed soul
Synth-driven rhythms and soulful vocals create a vibrant reimagining of Eurythmics' earlier hits.
Why this album works
The album showcases Eurythmics' knack for reinvention, significantly impacting the dance music genre by popularizing remixes at a time when they were becoming an essential part of the music industry. Its release coincided with the rise of electronic dance music, influencing many subsequent artists to explore remix culture.
- Best for
- steady rhythmic dance experience soulful vocals for energetic vibes vibrant reimagining of classics
- Context
- Released in 1984, 'Touch Dance' was Eurythmics' first remix album, following their commercial breakthrough with 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' in 1983. This release positioned the duo as innovative artists, reinterpreting their successful tracks to appeal to both club and radio audiences during the burgeoning dance music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· Bryan Adams· 10cc· Phil Collins· John Lennon· Bonnie Tyler
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The First Cut (vocal remix) Standout 6:34
- 2 Cool Blue (vocal remix) Standout 5:58
- 3 Paint a Rumour (vocal remix) Standout 7:26
- 4 Regrets (vocal remix) 7:34
- 5 The First Cut (instrumental remix) 7:14
- 6 Cool Blue (instrumental remix) 6:54
- 7 Paint a Rumour (instrumental remix) 5:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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