In the Running
Howard Jones · 1992
51 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with emotive lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape that captures early '90s pop rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- reflective emotional exploration
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- thoughtful late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1992, 'In the Running' marked Howard Jones's fifth studio album, coming after his commercial high point in the late '80s. By this time, Jones was exploring a more mature sound, moving from the synth-pop styles of his earlier work towards a blend of new wave and pop rock influences, reflecting an evolution in both his music and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· Erasure· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lift Me Up 3:40
- 2 Fallin' Away 6:53
- 3 Show Me 4:32
- 4 The Voices Are Back 5:32
- 5 Exodus 4:32
- 6 Tears to Tell 5:23
- 7 Two Souls 4:23
- 8 Gun Turned on the World 4:38
- 9 One Last Try 4:11
- 10 City Song 7:19
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