Rock Dust Light Star
Jamiroquai · 2010
52 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · funk · jazz-funk
A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper themes.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady groove for dancing thoughtful themes in vibrant sound mid-tempo exploration with depth
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Rock Dust Light Star' marked Jamiroquai's seventh studio album and their first after a five-year hiatus since 'Dynamite.' At this point, frontman Jay Kay was returning to the music scene with a renewed focus on blending timeless grooves with modern production techniques.
- If you like
- alternative rock, funk, jazz-funk
Rock Dust Light Star is an album by Jamiroquai, released in 2010. A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper themes. This album garnered significant attention for its return to form, reaching number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It was celebrated for revitalizing Jamiroquai's signature sound and received positive reviews from critics, reaffirming their influence in the funk and acid jazz genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rock Dust Light Star sound like?
A vibrant fusion of funk, acid jazz, and pop melodies that invites listeners to dance while contemplating deeper themes. Rooted in alternative rock and funk.
What makes Rock Dust Light Star by Jamiroquai notable?
This album garnered significant attention for its return to form, reaching number 3 on the UK Albums Chart. It was celebrated for revitalizing Jamiroquai's signature sound and received positive reviews from critics, reaffirming their influence in the funk and acid jazz genres. Released in 2010, 'Rock Dust Light Star' marked Jamiroquai's seventh studio album and their first after a five-year hiatus since 'Dynamite.' At this point, frontman Jay Kay was returning to the music scene with a renewed focus on blending timeless grooves with modern production techniques.
Who is Rock Dust Light Star for?
Rock Dust Light Star works well if you're into steady groove for dancing, thoughtful themes in vibrant sound and mid-tempo exploration with depth.
How many songs are on Rock Dust Light Star?
Rock Dust Light Star has 12 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Rock Dust Light Star Standout 4:40
- 2 White Knuckle Ride Standout 3:35
- 3 Smoke and Mirrors 4:31
- 4 All Good in the Hood 3:36
- 5 Hurtin' 4:17
- 6 Blue Skies Standout 3:52
- 7 Lifeline 4:40
- 8 She's a Fast Persuader 5:17
- 9 Two Completely Different Things 4:26
- 10 Goodbye to My Dancer 4:07
- 11 Never Gonna Be Another 4:08
- 12 Hey Floyd 5:09
Release Date
November 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
52 min 18 sec
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