Lightning Flash
Brotherhood of Man · 1983
6 min · 12 tracks · pop music
Bright melodies and harmonies intertwine with upbeat rhythms, creating a playful yet polished pop sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lightning Flash — The title track combines catchy hooks with energetic vocals, exemplifying the album's overall sound and serving as an anthem for summer fun.
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Cry Baby Cry — This track features emotive lyrics set against a buoyant melody, encapsulating the band's ability to blend emotional depth with infectious pop sensibilities.
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Too Late the Hero — With its anthemic chorus and driving beat, this song stands out as a rallying cry that showcases the band's knack for memorable songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- upbeat rhythms for lively gatherings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- fragmented pacing keeps attention
- vibrant energy for daytime fun
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek cohesive album experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 1, 1983, 'Lightning Flash' was Brotherhood of Man's fifth studio album, following their commercial successes in the 1970s. At this point, the band was transitioning from their early hits to a more mature sound as they sought to maintain relevance in a changing pop landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Bachelors· The New Seekers· The Carpenters
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lightning Flash 3:17
- 2 Cry Baby Cry
- 3 I Don't Need It
- 4 I Love Everybody
- 5 Run Like Hell
- 6 Too Late the Hero
- 7 When the Kissing Stops
- 8 Is It Love
- 9 What More Can I Say
- 10 Heartbreaker 3:06
- 11 Jukebox Serenade
- 12 Hanging On
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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