Dare
The Human League · 1981
50 min · 12 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with sharp, introspective lyrics, embodying the electric pulse of early '80s pop culture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with peaks
- sharp introspective lyrical moments
- synth-driven melodies for dancing
- energizing tracks for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- slow-paced, reflective listening
- minimalist soundscapes and textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'Dare' marked The Human League's transition from underground synth-pop to mainstream success following their earlier album 'Travelogue'. This was a pivotal moment as they embraced a more polished sound and commercial appeal, setting the stage for their prominent place in the new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· New Order· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Things That Dreams Are Made Of 4:15
- 2 Open Your Heart 3:56
- 3 The Sound of the Crowd 4:05
- 4 Darkness 3:59
- 5 Do or Die 5:25
- 6 Get Carter 1:02
- 7 I Am the Law 4:08
- 8 Seconds 4:59
- 9 Love Action (I Believe in Love) 5:00
- 10 Don’t You Want Me 3:59
- 11 Hard Times 5:45
- 12 Non-Stop 4:18
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