Deep Sea Skiving
Bananarama · 1983
37 min · 11 tracks · new wave · dance-pop
Effervescent melodies and catchy hooks fuse with vibrant synths to create a quintessential 80s pop experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- upbeat and catchy melodies short, punchy listening sessions fun sing-along moments
- Context
- Released on March 7, 1983, 'Deep Sea Skiving' marked Bananarama's debut album, introducing them to the music scene. The trio was fresh from their formation in 1981 and sought to carve out a niche in the burgeoning new wave and dance-pop genres.
- If you like
- new wave, dance-pop
Deep Sea Skiving is an album by Bananarama, released in 1983. Effervescent melodies and catchy hooks fuse with vibrant synths to create a quintessential 80s pop experience. 'Deep Sea Skiving' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and significantly impacting the dance-pop landscape of the early '80s. Its blend of infectious tunes and playful lyrics helped pave the way for future female pop acts in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Deep Sea Skiving sound like?
Effervescent melodies and catchy hooks fuse with vibrant synths to create a quintessential 80s pop experience. Rooted in new wave and dance-pop.
What makes Deep Sea Skiving by Bananarama notable?
'Deep Sea Skiving' achieved commercial success, peaking at number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and significantly impacting the dance-pop landscape of the early '80s. Its blend of infectious tunes and playful lyrics helped pave the way for future female pop acts in the genre. Released on March 7, 1983, 'Deep Sea Skiving' marked Bananarama's debut album, introducing them to the music scene. The trio was fresh from their formation in 1981 and sought to carve out a niche in the burgeoning new wave and dance-pop genres.
Who is Deep Sea Skiving for?
Deep Sea Skiving works well if you're into upbeat and catchy melodies, short, punchy listening sessions and fun sing-along moments.
How many songs are on Deep Sea Skiving?
Deep Sea Skiving has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shy Boy Standout 3:14
- 2 Doctor Love Standout 3:41
- 3 What a Shambles 3:34
- 4 Really Saying Something 2:43
- 5 Cheers Then 3:31
- 6 Aie a Mwana Standout 3:34
- 7 Young at Heart 3:12
- 8 Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 3:30
- 9 Hey Young London 3:55
- 10 Boy Trouble 3:13
- 11 Wish You Were Here 3:45
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