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Live from the N.E.C.

Spandau Ballet · 2005

95 min · 19 tracks · new wave · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant blend of new wave energy and blue-eyed soul delivered with an engaging live atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic concert atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • engaging live performance energy
  • emotional peaks and valleys

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quick, standalone tracks
  • dislike live audience interactions

Where this album fits

Themes
nostalgic reunion· live concert energy· 1980s romanticism
Career context
Released in 2005, 'Live from the N.E.C.' marked Spandau Ballet's return to performing together after a lengthy hiatus since their split in 1990. This live album captures their reunion tour, showcasing the band’s evolution while revisiting their classic hits.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· ABC· Culture Club
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Arena by Duran Duran — Shares vibrant live energy and 80s romanticism, capturing the spirit of a reunion tour.
Live in the City of Light by Simple Minds — Combines new wave energy with an engaging live atmosphere, evoking nostalgia for the 80s.
From Luxury to Heartache by Culture Club — Explores themes of romanticism and reunion with a blend of blue-eyed soul and new wave sounds.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Cross the Line 4:30
  • 2 Highly Strung 4:15
  • 3 Only When You Leave 5:06
  • 4 Virgin 4:32
  • 5 How Many Lies? 5:01
  • 6 I'll Fly for You 6:42
  • 7 Man in Chains 5:37
  • 8 With the Pride 3:09
  • 9 Gold 4:44

Disc 2

  • 1 Communication 3:41
  • 2 Lifeline 4:45
  • 3 Snakes and Lovers 4:24
  • 4 Swept 4:47
  • 5 Through the Barricades 6:36
  • 6 Chant No. 1 (We Don't Need This Pressure On) 4:27
  • 7 To Cut a Long Story Short 6:14
  • 8 True 5:58
  • 9 Revenge for Love 3:56
  • 10 Fight for Ourselves 7:24

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