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Here Come the Aliens

Kim Wilde · 2018

49 min · 12 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

An exuberant blend of synth-pop and rock, echoing the spirit of retro futurism with contemporary flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady progression with resolution
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • nostalgic vibes with modern flair
  • catchy anthems for road trips
  • uplifting tunes for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective sounds
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Themes
retro futurism· societal commentary· nostalgic pop anthems
Career context
Released on March 16, 2018, 'Here Come the Aliens' is Kim Wilde's first studio album in over a decade, following her 2007 release 'Never Say Never'. At this point in her career, Wilde was embracing a renewed creative energy, having established herself as a respected figure in pop music while also exploring her roots in new wave and Hi-NRG genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Erasure
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Art Angels by Grimes — Combines synth-pop with eclectic production and a playful, futuristic aesthetic.
Every Open Eye by Chvrches — Shares upbeat synth melodies and themes of personal empowerment in a polished pop context.
Future Nostalgia by Dua Lipa — Merges retro influences with modern pop sensibilities, emphasizing danceable rhythms and vibrant energy.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 1969 4:04
  • 2 Pop Don’t Stop 3:50
  • 3 Kandy Krush 3:15
  • 4 Stereo Shot 3:39
  • 5 Yours ’til the End 4:35
  • 6 Solstice 5:23
  • 7 Addicted to You 3:44
  • 8 Birthday 3:38
  • 9 Cyber Nation War 4:55
  • 10 A Different Story 3:41
  • 11 Rock the Paradiso 3:45
  • 12 Rosetta 4:46

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