What makes Extended Ultravox by Ultravox notable?

This album showcases Ultravox's impact on the synth-pop and new wave movements, featuring tracks that have been pivotal in their live performances. The extended versions provided a fresh take on their classic hits, allowing for reinterpretation in dance clubs which contributed to the ongoing popularity of their music in the late 90s. Released in 1998, Extended Ultravox is a compilation of remixes and extended versions from Ultravox's earlier albums. This release came after the band's critical resurgence in the early 90s with their album 'Revelation' and marked an effort to reintroduce their classic sound to a new audience.

Who is Extended Ultravox for?

Extended Ultravox works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, captivating late-night dance sessions and immersive soundscapes for exploration.

How many songs are on Extended Ultravox?

Extended Ultravox has 10 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Extended Ultravox

Ultravox · 1998

69 min · 10 tracks · new wave

Ethereal synths and driving beats create a lush soundscape that captures the essence of 80s new wave nostalgia.

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Top tracks — play these first

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All Stood Still (12″ version) — This track's pulsing rhythm and haunting melodies exemplify Ultravox's ability to blend emotional depth with danceable grooves, setting the tone for the compilation.
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Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (special remix) — The extended format amplifies the track's emotional intensity, showcasing how Ultravox used synths to convey both melancholy and energy simultaneously.
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We Came to Dance (extended version) — This track encapsulates the band's signature sound, merging upbeat rhythms with reflective lyrics about escapism, making it a staple of their catalog.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
captivating late-night dance sessions
immersive soundscapes for exploration
nostalgic vibes with vibrant energy

Maybe skip if you

prefer quick, standalone tracks
seek minimalist sonic experiences

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1998, Extended Ultravox is a compilation of remixes and extended versions from Ultravox's earlier albums. This release came after the band's critical resurgence in the early 90s with their album 'Revelation' and marked an effort to reintroduce their classic sound to a new audience.
Stylistic neighbors: Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Dancing With Tears in My Eyes

The bridge shifts from a narrative perspective into a desperate plea as the instrumentation swells dramatically.

This choice heightens the emotional stakes, illustrating a moment of vulnerability that contrasts sharply with the otherwise upbeat tempo.

Tracklist

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

1 All Stood Still (12″ version) 5:08
2 Reap the Wild Wind (extended version) 4:45
3 We Came to Dance (extended version) 7:37
4 Serenade (special remix) 6:03
5 One Small Day (special remix) 7:50
6 Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (special remix) 10:01
7 Lament (extended mix) 8:03
8 Love’s Great Adventure (extended version) 5:41
9 Same Old Story (extended version) 6:59
10 All Fall Down (extended mix) 7:41

What to play next

Listen next

The Island Years

1999

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Dancing with Tears in My Eyes

1997

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