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Living in the 20th Century

by Steve Miller

Released: November 28, 1986

Rock

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"Living in the 20th Century" is the fourteenth studio album by the Steve Miller Band, released in November 1986 by Capitol Records. The album marked a continuation of the band's exploration into pop-rock and featured a blend of catchy hooks and polished production typical of 1980s rock music.

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Despite its success on the rock charts, "Living in the 20th Century" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its commercial appeal and others critiquing its departure from the band's earlier blues-rock roots. One of the standout tracks from the album, "I Want to Make the World Turn Around," achieved significant success on the charts. It spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States at the end of 1986, showcasing the band's enduring popularity and ability to resonate with audiences.

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One of the standout tracks from the album, "I Want to Make the World Turn Around," achieved significant success on the charts. It spent six consecutive weeks at the top of the Album Rock Tracks chart in the United States at the end of 1986, showcasing the band's enduring popularity and ability to resonate with audiences.

Despite its success on the rock charts, "Living in the 20th Century" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its commercial appeal and others critiquing its departure from the band's earlier blues-rock roots. Nevertheless, the album's strong chart performance and the enduring popularity of tracks like "I Want to Make the World Turn Around" cemented its place in the Steve Miller Band's discography during the 1980s.