It's Better to Travel
Swing Out Sister · 1987
63 min · 13 tracks · sophisti-pop
A vibrant blend of catchy melodies, smooth vocals, and lush instrumentation that captures the essence of late '80s sophisti-pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breakout Start here — As the lead single, Breakout exemplifies the album's infectious energy with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, setting the tone for their signature sound.
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Twilight World (Superb, Superb, mix) — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band with its atmospheric arrangement and reflective lyrics that capture a sense of longing.
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Fooled by a Smile — Blending jazzy elements with pop sensibilities, this song highlights the group's ability to convey complex emotions through sophisticated songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant melodies for uplifting moods
- wave-like pacing for reflective moments
- dynamic exploration of emotional themes
- for late-night drives
- engaging remixes that invite replay
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established Swing Out Sister's reputation in sophisti-pop.
- Themes
- late-night escapism· bright city lights· sophisticated longing
- Career context
- It's Better to Travel marked Swing Out Sister's debut album, establishing them as a significant act in the sophisti-pop genre. Released in May 1987, it came just after the band's formation in 1985 and their initial chart successes with singles like Breakout.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sade· Everything but the Girl· Basement Jaxx
Tracklist
- 1 Breakout Start here 3:46
- 2 Twilight World (Superb, Superb, mix) 6:29
- 3 After Hours 4:51
- 4 Blue Mood 4:18
- 5 Surrender 3:55
- 6 Fooled by a Smile 4:05
- 7 Communion 4:39
- 8 It’s Not Enough 3:46
- 9 Theme (from “It’s Better to Travel”) 4:32
- 10 Breakout (NAD mix) 5:49
- 11 Surrender (Stuff Gun mix) 6:39
- 12 Twilight World (remix) 6:09
- 13 Communion (instrumental) 4:40
If this landed
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Diamond Life
Sade
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Café Bleu
The Style Council
Combines jazzy melodies with a refined pop sensibility, capturing city life and longing.
The Lexicon of Love
ABC
Features vibrant production and romantic themes, embodying the essence of '80s sophisti-pop.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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