Don't Stand Me Down

Don't Stand Me Down is Dexys Midnight Runners' 1985 album that turns away from their earlier upbeat, horn-driven soul-pop toward a more experimental and introspective sound. It blends New Wave and blue-eyed soul with progressive pop structures and spoken-word elements, favoring long, mood-driven arrangements, prominent string textures, and Kevin Rowland's intimate, conversational vocal delivery, making the record a deliberate stylistic departure for the band.