Alcazar
Swedish disco-pop with unmistakable dancefloor energy
Discover Alcazar, the Swedish dance-pop group behind Crying At The Discoteque. Explore their international breakthrough and the collectable four-track vinyl reissue.
Vinyl releases
Alcazar is a Swedish dance-pop and nu-disco group formed in Stockholm in 1998. Known for combining glamorous disco influences with polished electronic production and memorable pop hooks, the group achieved international recognition during the early 2000s.
Crying At The Discoteque became Alcazar's breakthrough international hit. Originally featured on the group's debut album Casino, the track incorporates elements of the 1979 disco song Spacer by Sheila and B. Devotion. Its distinctive disco sound helped the single reach number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and the top ten in several European countries.
The track returns on this imported four-track 12-inch vinyl reissue from Dance On The Beat. Released under catalogue number DOTB-34, the pressing includes the Extended version, Radio Edit, Detox Dub and Pinocchio Tesco Mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
▶ Who are Alcazar?
Alcazar is a Swedish dance-pop and nu-disco group formed in Stockholm in 1998. The group became internationally recognised for its energetic combination of disco, electronic dance music and polished pop.
▶ What is Alcazar's most famous song?
Alcazar is best known internationally for Crying At The Discoteque. The song became the group's breakthrough hit and reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
▶ When was Crying At The Discoteque originally released?
Crying At The Discoteque was originally released in 2000 and appeared on Alcazar's debut studio album Casino. It achieved wider international chart success during 2001.
▶ Does Crying At The Discoteque use a sample?
Yes. Crying At The Discoteque incorporates elements of Spacer, the 1979 disco recording by Sheila and B. Devotion, written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards.
▶ Can I buy Alcazar on vinyl?
Yes. The One Collection stocks the imported four-track 12-inch vinyl reissue of Crying At The Discoteque, released by Dance On The Beat under catalogue number DOTB-34.