What makes Bite by Altered Images notable?

'Bite' peaked at number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and showcased the band's evolution towards mainstream appeal. The album’s lead single, 'Don’t Talk to Me About Love,' gained significant radio play and contributed to Altered Images' status in the early 80s music landscape. Released on June 17, 1983, 'Bite' was Altered Images’ third studio album, following the successful 'Pinky Blue' which had solidified their place in the new wave scene. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more polished and accessible sound, moving away from their earlier post-punk roots while still maintaining their signature charm.

How many songs are on Bite?

Bite has 14 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Bite

Altered Images · 1983

60 min · 14 tracks · new wave

Bright synth lines entwine with buoyant melodies, creating an effervescent new wave sound that captures youthful exuberance.

Spotify Apple Music

YouTube Music YouTube Deezer Bandcamp SoundCloud

Own it: Amazon eBay

Top tracks — play these first

→
Don’t Talk to Me About Love — This track exemplifies the album's blend of catchy hooks and vibrant instrumentation, making it a standout hit that resonates with listeners.
→
Bring Me Closer — Opening the album with infectious energy, this song sets the tone for the rest of the record with its upbeat tempo and engaging lyrics.
→
Change of Heart — With introspective lyrics and a more contemplative sound, this track showcases a different emotional depth that contrasts with the album's overall brightness.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks strong cohesion due to its remix additions.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with bright synth lines, while the second half introduces slower tempos and more introspective lyrics.
Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
The album includes three remixes at the end, which shift the focus from original compositions to dance-oriented interpretations.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Change of Heart

The moment shifts from hopeful longing to a poignant recognition of unreciprocated feelings.

This shift in perspective deepens the emotional complexity of the song, revealing vulnerability amidst an otherwise upbeat atmosphere.

Tracklist

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

1 Bring Me Closer 3:15
2 Another Lost Look 3:21
3 Love to Stay 3:22
4 Now That You’re Here 4:44
5 Don’t Talk to Me About Love 3:48
6 Stand So Quiet 4:24
7 Change of Heart 3:36
8 Thinking About You 5:04
9 Surprise Me 3:01
10 I Don’t Want to Know 3:44
11 Last Goodbye 3:18
12 Bring Me Closer (dance mix) 6:14
13 Don’t Talk to Me About Love (extended version) 6:59
14 Love to Stay (dance mix) 5:36

What to play next

Listen next

Mascara Streakz

2022

Go back to

Pinky Blue

1982

Full Altered Images discography Artists like Altered Images

new wave

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata