Dare cover

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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