Released 45 years ago this June
Kim Wilde
Kim Wilde · 1981
37 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, brimming with catchy hooks and youthful energy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- catchy anthems for road trips
- youthful energy and optimism
- sing-along moments with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective tunes
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Themes
- London nightlife· synth-driven romance
- Career context
- Released on June 29, 1981, Kim Wilde's self-titled debut album marked her entry into the music scene after years of honing her craft. At the time, she was still relatively unknown, but this album laid the groundwork for her subsequent success, particularly with the hit single 'Kids in America.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cyndi Lauper· Debbie Gibson· Erasure
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Speak & Spell by Depeche Mode — Shares a similar synth-driven sound and youthful energy, capturing the early new wave vibe.Parallel Lines by Blondie — Combines catchy hooks and a vibrant new wave atmosphere, reflecting urban nightlife themes.Dare by The Human League — Features infectious synth-pop melodies and themes of romance, embodying the energetic spirit of the era.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Water on Glass 3:31
- 2 Our Town 3:49
- 3 Everything We Know 3:46
- 4 Young Heroes 3:13
- 5 Kids in America 3:27
- 6 Chequered Love 3:21
- 7 2-6-5-8-0 3:12
- 8 You’ll Never Be So Wrong 4:18
- 9 Falling Out 4:05
- 10 Tuning In Tuning On 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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