Better Than Heaven cover

Better Than Heaven

Stacey Q · 1986

42 min · 10 tracks · house · new wave

Synth-driven pop melodies collide with infectious dance beats, creating an effervescent celebration of love and connection.

Why this album works

'Better Than Heaven' peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart, largely propelled by the success of its lead single. The album solidified Stacey Q's place in the mid-'80s pop landscape, influencing the dance music genre and paving the way for other female artists in electronic music.
Best for
steady mid-tempo flow uplifting dance atmosphere consistent emotional engagement
Context
Released in January 1986, 'Better Than Heaven' was Stacey Q's debut album, following her breakout single 'Two of Hearts.' At this point in her career, Stacey was transitioning from a background vocalist to a prominent solo artist in the synth-pop and new wave scenes.
Stylistic neighbors
Cabaret Voltaire· LMFAO· DJ Project

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Two of Hearts Standout 7:12
  • 2 We Connect Standout 4:15
  • 3 Insecurity 3:30
  • 4 Better Than Heaven Standout 3:30
  • 5 Don't Let Me Down 3:53
  • 6 Music Out of Bounds 4:24
  • 7 Love or Desire 3:46
  • 8 Don't Break My Heart 3:33
  • 9 He Doesn't Understand 5:05
  • 10 Dancing Nowhere 3:45

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