Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- synth-driven melodies for immersion
- for thoughtful afternoons
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Bigger Than America' marked Heaven 17's return after a five-year hiatus following the album 'Tedious'. At this point, the band was navigating the changing landscape of pop music while attempting to maintain their innovative synth-pop sound. This album represented a significant moment as they sought to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dive 4:30
- 2 Designing Heaven 5:15
- 3 We Blame Love 4:49
- 4 Another Big Idea 4:57
- 5 Freak! 4:09
- 6 Bigger Than America 4:01
- 7 Unreal Everything 4:10
- 8 The Big Dipper 4:57
- 9 Do I Believe 4:57
- 10 Resurrection Man 4:06
- 11 Maybe Forever 4:42
- 12 An Electronic Prayer 4:43
- 13 Designing Heaven (Mies Van Der Rohe mix) 5:47
- 14 Designing Heaven (Den Hemmel Designen) 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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