description Grace Jones - Muse Overview
Muse is the third studio album by the Jamaican-American singer and model Grace Jones, released in 1979 by Island Records. Produced by Tom Moulton, the album features a distinct disco sound that completes her first musical trilogy before her stylistic shift toward new wave in the 1980s. The record consists of lush, orchestral arrangements typical of the era's dance club scene, heavily relying on extended instrumental sections. It is intended for audiences interested in the closing chapter of Jones's disco period.
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When was Grace Jones' Muse released?
Muse was released in 1979 by Island Records. It is the third studio album in Grace Jones' early disco-era catalog.
Who produced Grace Jones' Muse?
Tom Moulton produced the album, with arrangements associated with Thor Baldursson. Muse completed the trilogy that began with Jones' 1977 debut Portfolio.
What musical style does Muse represent?
Muse is a disco album with a polished club-oriented sound, layered orchestration, and Grace Jones' distinctive vocal presence. It predates her stronger new-wave and reggae-rock direction on albums such as Warm Leatherette from 1980.
How does Muse fit into Grace Jones' album sequence?
It follows Fame from 1978 and comes before Warm Leatherette in 1980. The sequence marks the end of Jones' first disco trilogy before her major stylistic shift.
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