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Absolutely

ABC · 1990

69 min · 17 tracks · new wave

Synth-driven melodies entwine with lush vocals, creating an infectious pop landscape filled with new wave exuberance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • infectious melodies for dancing
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes for reminiscing
  • earworm hooks that linger

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek minimalistic soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Absolutely' marked ABC's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Lexicon of Love' and a string of hits. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the pop landscape but also experimenting with a more polished sound that would define the early '90s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Poison Arrow 3:24
  • 2 The Look of Love 3:29
  • 3 All of My Heart 4:49
  • 4 Tears Are Not Enough 3:31
  • 5 That Was Then but This Is Now 3:34
  • 6 S.O.S. 4:30
  • 7 How to Be a Millionaire 3:35
  • 8 Be Near Me
  • 9 When Smokey Sings 4:20
  • 10 The Night You Murdered Love 4:53
  • 11 King Without a Crown 4:41
  • 12 One Better World 4:29
  • 13 Ocean Blue 3:34
  • 14 The Look of Love (remix) 4:38
  • 15 When Smokey Sings (Miami mix) 5:10
  • 16 Be Near Me (Munich disco mix) 5:00
  • 17 One Better World (Pickering Park mix) 6:10

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata