How to Be a...Zillionaire! cover

How to Be a...Zillionaire!

ABC · 1985

59 min · 14 tracks · new wave

A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and new wave, bursting with catchy melodies and playful irony.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy, playful melodies
  • short, punchy tracks
  • upbeat, energetic vibes
  • danceable rhythms for parties
  • light-hearted listening experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 1, 1985, 'How to Be a...Zillionaire!' was ABC's third studio album, following their successful sophomore record 'Lexicon of Love.' At this point, the band was riding high on their early success but sought to experiment with more eclectic sounds and lyrical themes, distancing themselves from their previous polished pop aesthetic.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fear of the World 3:51
  • 2 Be Near Me 3:39
  • 3 Vanity Kills 3:29
  • 4 Ocean Blue 3:33
  • 5 15 Storey Halo 5:35
  • 6 A to Z 2:50
  • 7 How to Be a Millionaire 3:35
  • 8 Tower of London 3:39
  • 9 So Hip It Hurts 4:19
  • 10 Between You & Me 3:19
  • 11 Fear of the World (in Cinemascope) 4:40
  • 12 Be Near Me (Munich disco mix) 5:27
  • 13 How to Be a Millionaire (Bond St. mix) 6:05
  • 14 Vanity Kills (The Abigail’s Party mix) 5:09

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