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Kim Wilde · 1988
51 min · 11 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
A vibrant mix of synth-pop and rock, capturing the essence of late '80s dance music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for dance vibes
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- uplifting energy for celebrations
- nostalgic feel of late eighties
- engaging tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek deep introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- late-night dance floors· complex relationships· 1980s pop revival
- Career context
- Released in January 1988, 'Close' marked Kim Wilde's fifth studio album amidst a period of fluctuating commercial success. Following her breakthrough hit 'Kids in America' in 1981 and a series of popular singles, this album represented her attempt to reclaim chart prominence after the less successful 'Another Step' (1986).
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Erasure
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode — Shares a vibrant synth-pop sound with themes of complex relationships and nightlife.Actually by Pet Shop Boys — Combines catchy melodies and danceable beats while exploring emotional themes in relationships.Savage by Eurythmics — Merges new wave with pop-rock, focusing on emotional depth and late-night atmospheres.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Mister Heartache 4:36
- 2 You Came 4:34
- 3 Four Letter Word 4:03
- 4 Love in the Natural Way 4:17
- 5 Love’s a No 4:17
- 6 Never Trust a Stranger 4:06
- 7 You’ll Be the One Who’ll Lose 4:32
- 8 European Soul 5:21
- 9 Stone 4:43
- 10 Lucky Guy 2:40
- 11 Hey Mister Heartache (12″ mix) 8:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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