Top tracks — play these first
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Stereo Shot (live in London) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Kids in America (live in London) — This iconic track, which launched Wilde's career, closes the album with exuberance, showcasing her timeless appeal and engaging stage presence.
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Water on Glass (live in Antwerp) — The performance of this early hit captures the essence of Wilde's synth-pop roots while highlighting her vocal prowess in a live setting.
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You Keep Me Hangin' On (live in Vienna) — Wilde's rendition of this classic demonstrates her ability to reimagine a well-known song, delivering both nostalgia and fresh energy.
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Never Trust a Stranger (live in Gateshead) — This track exemplifies the blend of pop rock and synth elements that define Wilde’s sound, delivered with a captivating live intensity.
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Cambodia (live in Paris) — A standout moment on the album, this performance reflects Wilde’s storytelling ability, rendering a vivid experience for listeners drawn into the narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy live performance vibe
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic waves of sound
- celebratory atmosphere for gatherings
- engaging crowd interactions throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- need instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures live performances of beloved tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- European tour energy· 1980s pop nostalgia· live performance intimacy
- Career context
- Released in 2019, Aliens Live finds Kim Wilde celebrating over three decades in the music industry, following her successful 2018 studio album Here Come the Aliens. This live album captures her return to touring and highlights her enduring appeal through a series of energetic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Erasure
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Stereo Shot (live in London) Start here 5:14
- 2 Water on Glass (live in Antwerp) 3:47
- 3 Never Trust a Stranger (live in Gateshead) 3:52
- 4 Kandy Krush (live in Utrecht) 4:18
- 5 Cambodia (live in Paris) 5:53
- 6 Birthday (live in Munich) 3:50
- 7 Yours 'til the End (live in Hannover) 5:38
- 8 Solstice (live in Berlin) 5:27
- 9 Words Fell Down (live in Salford) 3:34
- 10 Bladerunner (live in Hamburg) 4:59
Disc 2
- 1 Rosetta (live in Bochum) 5:12
- 2 Cyber.Nation.War (live in Haarlem) 5:25
- 3 View From a Bridge (live in Glasgow) 3:01
- 4 Chequered Love (live in Bournemouth) 3:24
- 5 You Came (live in Birmingham) 4:51
- 6 You Keep Me Hangin' On (live in Vienna) 4:41
- 7 1969 (live in Zurich) 4:35
- 8 Pop Don't Stop (live in Mannheim) 4:38
- 9 Kids in America (live in London) 5:49
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Innocents
Erasure
Shares vibrant synth-pop melodies and anthemic choruses, echoing 1980s nostalgia.
Actually
Pet Shop Boys
Captures the same energetic live performance vibe and thematic intimacy of pop relationships.
Rio
Duran Duran
Features a high-energy blend of new wave sounds with catchy hooks, reminiscent of 80s pop anthems.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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