Released on the 2001 album Face Up, "When The Last Sun Goes Down" stands as a defining track in Lisa Stansfield's later career, marking a distinct shift from her 1990s pop balladry. The song blends soulful vocals with a contemporary R&B and hip-hop influenced production style, reflecting the evolving musical landscape of the early 2000s. While the track shares thematic elements of longing and emotional vulnerability with her earlier hits like "Just To Keep You Satisfied," it utilizes a more mature sonic palette that emphasizes groove and atmospheric depth. This recording showcases Stansfield's enduring vocal prowess and her ability to adapt her artistry to new genres, cementing her status as a versatile artist whose discography spans multiple eras of popular music.