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Love Among the Cannibals

Starship · 1989

53 min · 11 tracks · new wave

A blend of polished rock and new wave textures, laced with emotional depth and radio-ready hooks.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Wild Again — This track exemplifies the album's vibrant energy with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, becoming one of Starship's signature hits during this era.
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    Love Among the Cannibals — The title track encapsulates the thematic exploration of love and survival amidst chaos, showcasing the band's lyrical ambition within a catchy framework.
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    It's Not Enough — Emphasizing emotional vulnerability, this track contrasts soaring vocals with poignant lyrics about unfulfilled expectations, representing a deeper side of the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • reflective late-night vibes
  • polished, anthemic soundscapes
  • immersive listening experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 15, 1989, Love Among the Cannibals was Starship's fifth studio album and followed their successful record, No Protection. At this point in their career, the band had transitioned from the progressive rock roots of Jefferson Airplane to a more mainstream pop-rock sound. This album marked a continuation of that trend as they sought to maintain commercial viability in a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Journey· Foreigner· REO Speedwagon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Burn 4:25
  • 2 It's Not Enough 4:50
  • 3 Trouble in Mind 4:34
  • 4 I Didn't Mean to Stay All Night 4:50
  • 5 Send a Message 4:49
  • 6 Wild Again 4:43
  • 7 Love Among the Cannibals 3:43
  • 8 We Dream in Color 6:27
  • 9 Healing Waters 4:57
  • 10 Blaze of Love 4:35
  • 11 I'll Be There 5:31

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