Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- sharp social commentary themes
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- engaging narrative through tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, atmospheric pieces
- desire instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 14, 1983, 'Beauty Stab' was ABC's third studio album, following their commercial success with 'Lexicon of Love'. At this point in their career, the band was experimenting with a more eclectic sound and lyrical themes, marking a shift from their earlier polished pop style to a more adventurous approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That Was Then but This Is Now 3:33
- 2 Love’s a Dangerous Language 3:39
- 3 If I Ever Thought You’d Be Lonely 3:55
- 4 The Power of Persuasion 3:31
- 5 Beauty Stab 2:06
- 6 By Default by Design 4:05
- 7 Hey Citizen! 3:55
- 8 King Money 4:02
- 9 Bite the Hand 3:06
- 10 Unzip 2:49
- 11 S.O.S. 4:48
- 12 United Kingdom 3:20
- 13 Vertigo 1:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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