What makes How Men Are by Heaven 17 notable?

'How Men Are' received critical acclaim and established Heaven 17 as a prominent voice in British synth-pop. The album's exploration of themes like masculinity and societal expectations resonated deeply, influencing later artists in the genre and securing its place as a notable entry in the era's music canon. Released in 1984, 'How Men Are' is Heaven 17's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'Pleasure One.' At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the synth-pop genre and navigating the changing musical landscape of the mid-80s, marked by a growing emphasis on social commentary in their lyrics.

Who is How Men Are for?

How Men Are works well if you're into steady, consistent listening experience, thought-provoking lyrical engagement and short, immersive listening sessions.

How many songs are on How Men Are?

How Men Are has 9 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.

How Men Are

Heaven 17 · 1984

37 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop

Synth-driven grooves meld with sharp lyrical commentary, reflecting the anxieties of modern masculinity in the 1980s.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady, consistent listening experience
thought-provoking lyrical engagement
short, immersive listening sessions
reflective and contemplative moods

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1984, 'How Men Are' is Heaven 17's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'Pleasure One.' At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the synth-pop genre and navigating the changing musical landscape of the mid-80s, marked by a growing emphasis on social commentary in their lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors: The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell