Let's Talk About Love – The 2nd Album
Modern Talking · 1985
38 min · 10 tracks · new wave
Sleek synth melodies and infectious hooks propel this quintessential Eurodisco album into the heart of 1980s pop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cheri Cheri Lady Start here — Known for its sweeping melodies and romantic lyrics, this track became an anthem for the band's signature sound and remains a staple in their discography.
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Heaven Will Know — With its lush production and emotional delivery, this song showcases the duo's ability to blend heartfelt themes with danceable beats.
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Let’s Talk About Love — The title track encapsulates the album's central themes of love and longing, featuring catchy choruses that invite listeners to sing along.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases polished Eurodisco production but follows familiar structures and sounds typical of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of synthesizers and drum machines, creating a polished Eurodisco sound throughout its ten tracks.
- The tempo remains upbeat across the majority of the tracks, with only one or two moments where it slows down slightly.
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies, particularly in the choruses, which adds to the anthemic quality of the songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journeys throughout
- heartfelt anthems for sing-alongs
- vibrant backdrop for celebrations
- catchy tunes for joyful moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer complex, experimental sounds
- seek heavy, intense listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Modern Talking's reputation in Eurodance and achieved significant chart success.
- Themes
- Eurodisco romance· synth-driven nostalgia· 1980s love anthems
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 1985, 'Let's Talk About Love' was Modern Talking's second album, following their successful debut 'The 1st Album'. At this point in their career, the duo of Thomas Anders and Dieter Bohlen had solidified their presence in the Eurodisco scene, achieving widespread popularity across Europe with their catchy melodies and polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bad Boys Blue· Sandy Marton· Silver Pozzoli
Tracklist
- 1 Cheri Cheri Lady Start here 3:51
- 2 With a Little Love 3:38
- 3 Wild Wild Water 4:22
- 4 You’re the Lady of My Heart 3:23
- 5 Just Like an Angel 3:19
- 6 Heaven Will Know 4:06
- 7 Love Don’t Live Here Anymore 4:26
- 8 Why Did You Do It Just Tonight 4:27
- 9 Don’t Give Up 3:24
- 10 Let’s Talk About Love 3:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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