This 2000 comeback album saw the German duo Modern Talking return with a sound updated for the Eurodance era, though still retaining their signature melodic sensibilities. It represented a significant, if brief, revival of their chart presence in various European territories.
- "Year of the Dragon" was released on February 28, 2000, by Hansa Local. The album's lead single, "China in Her Eyes," achieved moderate success in German-speaking countries. It reached number 6 in Germany and number 19 in Switzerland. Modern Talking's previous album before this comeback was "In the Garden of Venus" in 1987.
- "Year of the Dragon" reached number 7 in the German album charts and stayed for 10 weeks. The album was certified Gold in Germany for sales exceeding 250,000 units. It also charted in Austria and Switzerland.
- The album was produced by Dieter Bohlen, the duo's consistent songwriter and producer, who aimed to blend their classic sound with contemporary electronic elements. The album cover features a dragon motif, alluding to the album's title and the start of a new millennium.
Modern Talking was a German duo formed in 1983, best known for their synth-pop hits in the mid-1980s. "Year of the Dragon" marked their comeback album after a 13-year hiatus, aiming to recapture their former glory in the burgeoning Eurodance scene of the new millennium.
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