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Lament

Ultravox · 1984

62 min · 11 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

Ethereal synths and poignant lyrics intertwine, evoking a sense of melancholic nostalgia and introspective reflection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • contemplative reflective moods
  • wave-like pacing transitions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 6, 1984, 'Lament' was Ultravox's sixth studio album, following their commercially successful 'Quartet.' At this point in their career, the band was transitioning into a more mature sound, incorporating rich orchestration while maintaining their new wave roots amidst changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

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

  • 1 White China 3:52
  • 2 One Small Day 4:33
  • 3 Dancing With Tears in My Eyes 4:44
  • 4 Lament 4:44
  • 5 White China (special mix) 8:24
  • 6 One Small Day (extended mix) 8:31
  • 7 Man of Two Worlds 4:28
  • 8 Heart of the Country 5:09
  • 9 When the Time Comes 5:00
  • 10 A Friend I Call Desire 5:12
  • 11 Lament (extended mix) 8:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata