Alphabet City cover

Alphabet City

ABC · 1987

62 min · 15 tracks · new wave

A vibrant fusion of slick pop melodies and new wave synth textures, capturing the essence of late '80s optimism.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, engaging listening bursts
  • melodic hooks and catchy rhythms
  • dynamic emotional narratives
  • reflective late-night vibes
  • vibrant background ambience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 1987, 'Alphabet City' is ABC's fourth studio album and marks a significant commercial rebound following the underwhelming performance of their previous album, 'How to Be a Zillionaire!'. This album showcases a more polished sound as the band sought to reclaim their status in the pop landscape, leveraging their signature blend of catchy hooks and sophisticated production.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Avenue A 0:53
  • 2 When Smokey Sings 4:18
  • 3 The Night You Murdered Love 4:53
  • 4 Think Again 3:40
  • 5 Rage and Then Regret 3:33
  • 6 Ark-Angel 4:55
  • 7 King Without a Crown 4:40
  • 8 Bad Blood 3:56
  • 9 Jealous Lover 3:36
  • 10 One Day 5:35
  • 11 Avenue Z 0:42
  • 12 Minneapolis 2:55
  • 13 When Smokey Sings (The Miami mix) 7:03
  • 14 The Night You Murdered Love (The Whole Story) 8:14
  • 15 Chicago (Abridged) 3:40

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata