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Before After

Heaven 17 · 2005

38 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop

A smooth blend of synth-pop grooves and reflective lyrics that evoke nostalgia and contemporary themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • nostalgic reflections on love
  • for evening relaxation
  • uplifting sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek raw, unpolished sound

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Before After' marked Heaven 17's return after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'Bigger Than America' in 1996. This album showcases the band's evolution while maintaining their signature synth-pop sound, reflecting both personal growth and changes in the music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm Gonna Make You Fall in Love With Me 3:23
  • 2 Hands Up to Heaven 4:43
  • 3 The Way It Is 4:11
  • 4 Freedom From Love 4:12
  • 5 Don't Fear the Reaper 4:39
  • 6 Into the Blue 4:10
  • 7 Deeper and Deeper 3:54
  • 8 What Would It Take 4:55
  • 9 Someone for Real 4:25

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