Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with reflective moments
- engaging narratives for thoughtful listeners
- synth-driven melodies with depth
- for introspective afternoon listens
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike socially conscious themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Contenders' was released in 1986, Heaven 17 had already established themselves as a significant player in the synth-pop genre with their previous albums like 'Penthouse and Pavement'. This album marked a period of continued experimentation for the band as they sought to refine their sound while addressing political themes relevant to the era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out on Your Own 3:52
- 2 Whistling in the Dark 3:43
- 3 Nineteen Sixty Nine 5:10
- 4 Cargo of Souls 4:54
- 5 Lenin in Zurich 6:16
- 6 Get Back to Russia 6:40
- 7 To Live Like This 3:32
- 8 Inspiration 4:07
- 9 The Boy Can Sing 4:22
- 10 Estates 6:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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