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Harmony

The Wake · 1982

71 min · 15 tracks · post-punk

Ethereal melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a haunting soundscape that embodies early 80s post-punk innovation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Favour — The opening track sets an atmospheric tone with its layered instrumentation and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's ethereal essence.
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    Heartburn — This track features a compelling juxtaposition of upbeat rhythms and somber themes, illustrating the band's ability to blend contrasting emotions seamlessly.
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    Judas — With its sharp lyrical commentary wrapped in melodic hooks, 'Judas' highlights the band's knack for combining catchy songwriting with deeper social critiques.
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    Something Outside — 'Something Outside' showcases the band's experimental side, incorporating extended instrumental passages and creating a meditative soundscape that stands out on the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
  • engaging headphone detail exploration
  • wave-like pacing with varied intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1982, 'Harmony' is The Wake's debut album, emerging during their formative years as a band. At this point, they were establishing their identity within the burgeoning post-punk scene, following their formation in 1981 and several singles that hinted at their potential.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· The Sisters of Mercy· Cocteau Twins

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Favour 4:20
  • 2 Heartburn 5:05
  • 3 An Immaculate Conception 5:06
  • 4 Judas 3:27
  • 5 Testament 2:20
  • 6 Patrol 3:35
  • 7 The Old Men 6:10
  • 8 Chance 3:24
  • 9 Something Outside 7:52
  • 10 Host 7:59
  • 11 The Drill 4:23
  • 12 Uniform 5:35
  • 13 Here Comes Everybody 7:04
  • 14 On Our Honeymoon 2:09
  • 15 Give Up 2:38

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