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In the Garden of Venus

Modern Talking · 1987

34 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies that epitomize late '80s Eurodisco.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy hooks for dancing
  • steady flow for parties
  • vibrant energy for celebrations
  • nostalgic vibes of the '80s

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced introspective listeners
  • fans of lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Themes
late-night escapades· neon-lit romance· dance floor fantasies
Career context
Released on November 30, 1987, 'In the Garden of Venus' was Modern Talking's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Let's Talk About Love'. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their status in the Europop scene, although they would soon take a hiatus in 1989 after experiencing internal conflicts.
Stylistic neighbors
Bad Boys Blue· Sandy Marton· Silver Pozzoli
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Hot Girls, Bad Boys by Bad Boys Blue — Similar upbeat production and romantic narratives that resonate with Europop's dance floor vibe.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In 100 Years 4:00
  • 2 Don’t Let It Get You Down 3:42
  • 3 Who Will Save the World 3:46
  • 4 A Telegram to Your Heart 2:53
  • 5 It’s Christmas 3:54
  • 6 Don’t Lose My Number 3:11
  • 7 Slow Motion 3:42
  • 8 Locomotion Tango 3:51
  • 9 Good Girls Go to Heaven – Bad Girls Go to Everywhere 3:37
  • 10 In 100 Years (reprise) 1:27

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