Look Sharp!
Roxette · 1988
54 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · dance-pop · power pop
A vibrant blend of catchy hooks, driving rhythms, and polished production that defined late '80s pop-rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady upbeat energy throughout
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- catchy hooks that uplift mood
- for nostalgic road trips
- danceable rhythms for celebrations
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established Roxette's international reputation with major hit singles.
- Themes
- late-night escapades· Swedish pop breakthrough· heartfelt balladry
- Career context
- With 'Look Sharp!', Roxette released their debut international album following the success of their earlier Swedish albums. This marked a significant breakthrough for the duo, especially with tracks like 'The Look' and 'Listen to Your Heart' propelling them into the global music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ace of Base· Alphaville· T'Pau
- If this clicks, go next to
- Joyride — Continues the catchy pop-rock sound with more refined production and memorable hooks.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Out of the Blue by Debbie Gibson — Shares the same catchy hooks and polished production, embodying late '80s pop vibrancy.Tell It to My Heart by Taylor Dayne — Features driving rhythms and emotive vocals, capturing the pop-rock essence of the late '80s.Deep Sea Skiving by Bananarama — Combines infectious melodies with a dance-pop flair, resonating with Roxette's upbeat energy.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "The Look".
- 1 The Look Start here 3:57
- 2 Dressed for Success 4:09
- 3 Sleeping Single 4:37
- 4 Paint 3:30
- 5 Dance Away 3:25
- 6 Cry 5:19
- 7 Chances 4:57
- 8 Dangerous 3:49
- 9 Half a Woman, Half a Shadow 3:35
- 10 View From a Hill 3:40
- 11 (I Could Never) Give You Up 3:58
- 12 Shadow of a Doubt 4:14
- 13 Listen to Your Heart 5:28
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Roxette's catalog. This album established Roxette's international reputation with major hit singles.
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