Adventures in Modern Recording
The Buggles · 1981
73 min · 19 tracks · new wave
A kaleidoscopic blend of synth-driven melodies, playful lyrics, and innovative production techniques defining the new wave era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experiences
- playful yet contemplative moods
- varied sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 11, 1981, 'Adventures in Modern Recording' was The Buggles' second album, following their groundbreaking debut 'The Age of Plastic.' At this point, the duo was at the forefront of the burgeoning new wave movement, building on their earlier success with hits like 'Video Killed the Radio Star' and experimenting further with technology and studio effects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxy Music· Bronski Beat· Blondie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Adventures in Modern Recording 3:44
- 2 Beatnik 3:38
- 3 Vermillion Sands 6:48
- 4 I Am a Camera 4:54
- 5 On TV 2:49
- 6 Inner City 3:21
- 7 Lenny 3:14
- 8 Rainbow Warrior 5:20
- 9 Adventures in Modern Recording (reprise) 0:48
- 10 Fade Away 2:37
- 11 Blue Nylon 2:25
- 12 I Am a Camera (12" mix) 4:15
- 13 We Can Fly From Here, Part I (demo) 5:09
- 14 Dion (demo) 5:03
- 15 Videotheque (demo) 3:34
- 16 On TV (demo) 3:52
- 17 Walking on Glass (original version of Lenny) (demo) 3:14
- 18 Riding a Tide 4:50
- 19 We Can Fly From Here, Part II (demo) 4:02
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