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Walking on Sunshine

Katrina and the Waves · 1983

40 min · 14 tracks · new wave · pop rock

Uplifting melodies intertwine with infectious rhythms, creating an exuberant pop-rock experience that radiates joy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for sunny days
  • danceable rhythms for gatherings
  • feel-good anthems for road trips
  • short bursts of joy
  • infectious energy for celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced introspective moments
  • mellow background listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in December 1983, 'Walking on Sunshine' was Katrina and the Waves' debut album. At this point, the band was transitioning from their earlier indie existence into a more mainstream sound, setting the stage for their future success.
Stylistic neighbors
The Go-Go's· Bananarama· Cyndi Lauper

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dancing Street 2:26
  • 2 Spiderman 3:15
  • 3 Going Down to Liverpool 3:48
  • 4 Machine Gun Smith 2:58
  • 5 Walking on Sunshine 3:21
  • 6 Brown Eyed Son 2:05
  • 7 Que Te Quiero 3:21
  • 8 Don’t Take Her Out of My World 2:57
  • 9 I Really Taught Me to Watusi 3:07
  • 10 Ain’t No Money (Buy You Love) 2:38
  • 11 Wipe Out 2:22
  • 12 I Want a Man 2:05
  • 13 She Loves to Groove (7″ version) 2:37
  • 14 Help Me 3:08

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