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Dancing with Tears in My Eyes

Ultravox · 1997

62 min · 16 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

Synth-driven melodies and reflective lyrics create a haunting atmosphere of nostalgia and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflections on past love
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • haunting melodies for evening introspection
  • danceable rhythms with reflective undertones

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Dancing with Tears in My Eyes' marked Ultravox's return after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, 'U-Vox' (1986). This phase saw the band exploring new sonic landscapes while retaining their signature synth-pop sound, as they aimed to reconnect with their audience amidst changing musical trends.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Sleepwalk 3:13
  • 2 Waiting 3:52
  • 3 Passing Strangers 3:51
  • 4 Vienna (single edit) 4:38
  • 5 Passionate Reply 4:18
  • 6 The Voice (single edit) 4:24
  • 7 Hymn (single edit) 4:25
  • 8 Monument 3:17
  • 9 We Came to Dance 4:09
  • 10 Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (single edit) 4:05
  • 11 Reap the Wild Wind 3:46
  • 12 Love’s Great Adventure 3:08
  • 13 White China (live) 3:46
  • 14 All Fall Down 5:09
  • 15 Dreams? 2:32
  • 16 All in One Day (single edit) 4:17

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