Broadcast cover

Released 40 years ago this June

Broadcast

Cutting Crew · 1986

48 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

A lush blend of soaring melodies and introspective lyrics draped in the vibrant textures of 80s pop rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • soaring melodies for sing-alongs
  • background warmth for relaxed settings
  • narrative flow across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, energetic music
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 30, 1986, 'Broadcast' was Cutting Crew's debut album, following their formation just a year prior. At this point, they were gaining traction with the hit single '(I Just) Died in Your Arms', which would define their sound and commercial identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Holograf· Elton John· Chris Norman

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Any Colour 4:43
  • 2 One for the Mockingbird 4:31
  • 3 I’ve Been in Love Before 5:08
  • 4 Life in a Dangerous Time 4:33
  • 5 Fear of Falling 4:53
  • 6 (I Just) Died in Your Arms 4:40
  • 7 Don’t Look Back 4:08
  • 8 Sahara 4:53
  • 9 It Shouldn’t Take Too Long 4:05
  • 10 The Broadcast 6:38

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