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A Flock of Seagulls · 1983

57 min · 13 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · New Romantic

A swirling blend of synths and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of early '80s new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Listen' was released in 1983, A Flock of Seagulls had already gained fame with their self-titled debut album. This follow-up aimed to solidify their presence in the burgeoning new wave scene, showcasing a more polished sound and ambitious production following the success of hits like 'I Ran'.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You) 5:31
  • 2 Nightmares 4:37
  • 3 Transfer Affection 5:21
  • 4 What Am I Supposed to Do 4:11
  • 5 The Fall 4:28
  • 6 Rosenmontag 4:03
  • 7 Electrics 3:33
  • 8 The Traveller 3:26
  • 9 2:30 1:00
  • 10 Over the Border 5:02
  • 11 (It’s Not Me) Talking 4:59
  • 12 Quicksand 4:44
  • 13 The Last Flight of Yuri Gagarin 6:05

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