Darkdancer Explained

Darkdancer
Type:studio
Artist:Les Rythmes Digitales
Cover:Darkdancer.jpg
Studio:Quad Studios, New York City
Label:Wall of Sound
Producer:Jacques Lu Cont
Prev Title:Libération
Prev Year:1996

Darkdancer is the second studio album by Les Rythmes Digitales, released in 1999. It peaked at number 53 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2005, it was re-released with an additional disc that included remixes, unreleased tracks, and music videos.

Critical reception

In a 2005 review of the album's re-release, Paul Sullivan of BBC called it "ahead of its time" and credited it for launching much of the electro-pop vogue of the 2000s.[1]

In 2015, Thump placed it at number 97 on the "99 Greatest Dance Albums of All Time" list.[2]

The album was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Les Rythmes Digitales - Darkdancer - Review. BBC. Paul. Sullivan. 2005. 12 January 2018.
  2. Web site: The 99 Greatest Dance Albums of All Time. Thump. 14 July 2015. 12 January 2018.
  3. Book: Robert Dimery. Michael Lydon. 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: Revised and Updated Edition. 23 March 2010. Universe. 978-0-7893-2074-2.
  4. Web site: Les Rythmes Digitales. Official Charts Company. 12 January 2018.