Released 40 years ago
Infected
The The · 1986
60 min · 11 tracks · new wave · punk
A dark, brooding exploration of societal malaise wrapped in atmospheric new wave and punk rock influences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 17, 1986, 'Infected' was The The's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Soul Mining.' At this point in their career, frontman Matt Johnson was cementing his identity as a socially conscious songwriter, exploring themes of disillusionment and political unrest amidst growing commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Infected 4:30
- 2 Out of the Blue (Into the Fire) 5:11
- 3 Heartland 5:08
- 4 Angels of Deception 4:39
- 5 Sweet Bird of Truth 5:03
- 6 Slow Train to Dawn 4:14
- 7 Twilight of a Champion 4:22
- 8 The Mercy Beat 7:22
- 9 Infected (12″ version) 6:12
- 10 Sweet Bird of Truth (12″ version) 7:37
- 11 Slow Train to Dawn (12″ version) 6:35
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