Year of the Dragon
Modern Talking · 2000
72 min · 19 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies that encapsulate the essence of late '90s Eurodisco.
Top tracks — play these first
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China in Her Eyes (album version) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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China in Her Eyes — This track stands out as the lead single with its emotive lyrics and catchy chorus, embodying the melodic charm that defines the album.
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Don’t Take Away My Heart — With its infectious rhythm and heartfelt delivery, this song showcases the duo's signature blend of pop and dance elements, making it a fan favorite.
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Girl Out of My Dreams — This track captures the essence of romantic yearning through its lush instrumentation and engaging vocal interplay, representing the album's emotional core.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its genre but lacks standout depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of synth-driven melodies across nearly all tracks, creating a cohesive sound characteristic of Eurodisco.
- The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- vibrant energy for social settings
- nostalgic vibes of early 2000s
- danceable rhythms for celebration
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of complex narratives
- prefer less repetitive structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a successful return after a hiatus, showcasing continued relevance.
- Themes
- early 2000s nostalgia· romantic Europop anthems
- Career context
- Year of the Dragon marked Modern Talking's return after a decade-long hiatus, serving as their seventh studio album. Released in 2000, it came during a period of resurgence for the duo, who had initially disbanded in 1987 but reunited in 1998. This album reflects their established sound while showcasing an evolved production approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bad Boys Blue· Sandy Marton· Silver Pozzoli
Tracklist
- 1 China in Her Eyes (album version) Start here 4:25
- 2 Don’t Take Away My Heart 3:38
- 3 It’s Your Smile 3:32
- 4 Cosmic Girl 3:42
- 5 After Your Love Is Gone 3:43
- 6 Girl Out of My Dreams 3:59
- 7 My Lonely Girl 4:01
- 8 No Face No Name No Number 3:59
- 9 Can’t Let You Go 4:23
- 10 Part Time Lover 3:12
- 11 Time Is on My Side 3:38
- 12 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 4:40
- 13 Avec toi 3:54
- 14 I’m Not Guilty 3:40
- 15 Fight for the Right Love 3:43
- 16 Walking in the Rain of Paris 3:42
- 17 Fly to the Moon 3:38
- 18 Love Is Forever 3:25
- 19 China in Her Eyes 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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