A Secret Wish cover

A Secret Wish

Propaganda · 1985

51 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop

A lush tapestry of synths and driving beats, weaving intricate narratives through electronic soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • lush synth landscapes for immersion
  • narrative-driven listening experience
  • thought-provoking themes and concepts

Maybe skip if you want

  • instant gratification seekers
  • fans of straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 1, 1985, 'A Secret Wish' was Propaganda's debut album, marking their entry into the synth-pop genre. The album came after the band's formation in 1982 and preceding their later work with ZTT Records, positioning them as key players in the synth-driven music scene of the mid-1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Modern Talking· Duran Duran· Secret Service

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dream Within a Dream 9:08
  • 2 The Murder of Love 5:12
  • 3 Jewel 6:22
  • 4 Duel 4:42
  • 5 Frozen Faces 4:25
  • 6 p:Machinery 3:51
  • 7 Sorry for Laughing 3:27
  • 8 The Chase 4:04
  • 9 Dr. Mabuse 10:41

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