Raindancing is the second solo studio album by English singer Alison Moyet, released on 6 April 1987 by CBS Records.

Largely produced by Jimmy Iovine, the album includes contributions from various session musicians such as T. M. Stevens, Omar Hakim and Herb Alpert.

[5] Following the release of her successful debut album Alf, Moyet decided to move to Los Angeles, where she stayed for nearly a year.

The move to the United States had been prompted by Moyet's manager, who himself had found work there for a year and suggested she relocate there too.

Once settled in Los Angeles, Moyet's manager enlisted Jimmy Iovine to produce the majority of the Raindancing album.

[7] "Weak in the Presence of Beauty" was written by Michael Ward and Rob Clarke, and originally recorded by their band Floy Joy in 1986.

Later recalling the album's period in 2007, Moyet felt that using an American producer and giving much control to engineers was a "bad move".

Writing for her website, Moyet recalled: "I do like some of the songs but the conception of them was all wrong... what was written as jangly, English irony got the American session, pop treatment.

"[2] Upon release, Smash Hits said: "Ever since she made her first solo LP, Alf, Alison Moyet has been slagging it off for being a bit of a middle-of-the-road coffee table record, so it's surprising that Raindancing isn't really that different.

"[23] American magazine Cashbox commented: "Moyet's disarmingly plaintive vocals haunt this inviting Jimmy Iovine production.

"[18] Barry Walters of Spin wrote: "Enter the American mega-mainstream FM guru Jimmy Iovine to tip the scales on her new Raindancing.

Even when funk occasionally surfaces, as on 'You Got Me Wrong,' it's hammered out with an American rock drum sound that's pure MTV.

"[24] Musician stated: "Unlike its synth-smart predecessor, Raindancing lacks the instant appeal of Swain & Jolley's intellectualized dance music.

"[20] Jonathan Butler of People said: "Moyet's solo career has been like one of those baffling marriages in which you adore the wife but can't figure out what she sees in her oafish husband.

"[21] Bombay: The City Magazine stated: "Alf saw the last trace of Vince Clarke influence as ex-Yazoo vocalist Alison Moyet set out on her own.

Raindancing turns to others like Paul Young and Pet Shop Boys, to provide some breath-taking moments as Moyet strikes a balance between stand-off chic and espresso-warm emotions.

Raindancing fits the bar of commercial albums back then, the overproduction provides it with a poppy freshness that Alf lacked.