Whatever Gets You Through the Day
Lighthouse Family · 2001
47 min · 10 tracks · Britpop
Uplifting pop melodies collide with soulful vocals, creating a warm and comforting sonic embrace.
Why this album works
'Whatever Gets You Through the Day' achieved significant chart success, peaking at number 10 on the UK Albums Chart and showcasing their ability to produce radio-friendly hits. The album's lead single, 'Run,' became a staple of early 2000s pop music, earning extensive airplay and contributing to the band's enduring legacy.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Whatever Gets You Through the Day' marked Lighthouse Family's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Postcards from Heaven.' At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their presence in the UK pop scene and building on their previous commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bryan Adams· Duran Duran· giorge mijael· Kim Wilde· Ringo Starr· Phil Collins· Bee Gees· Joe Jackson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run Standout 4:01
- 2 Happy 4:35
- 3 (I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be) Free/One Standout 5:16
- 4 End of the Sky 5:57
- 5 Life’s a Dream 4:56
- 6 It’s a Beautiful Day 4:51
- 7 You’re a Star 4:35
- 8 You Always Want What You Haven’t Got 3:52
- 9 Wish 5:09
- 10 Whatever Gets You Through the Day 4:40
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