Released 40 years ago
Mosaic
Wang Chung · 1986
40 min · 8 tracks · new wave
Energetic new wave rhythms blend with catchy hooks and danceable grooves, capturing the spirit of mid-80s pop culture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everybody Have Fun Tonight — This track epitomizes Wang Chung's sound with its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, becoming an anthem of carefree celebration in the 80s.
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Hypnotize Me — With its mesmerizing synth lines and driving beat, this song showcases the band's ability to blend dance elements with captivating melodies.
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The World in Which We Live — This closing track stands out for its reflective tone and elaborate arrangement, contrasting with the album's more upbeat songs while offering depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mosaic captures the energetic essence of mid-80s new wave but lacks standout depth in composition.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a strong, danceable beat that sets an energetic tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature layered synthesizers and prominent bass lines, characteristic of mid-80s new wave.
- The final track closes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable rhythms for gatherings
- steady pacing for road trips
- infectious hooks for sing-alongs
- introspective moments in the sun
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone track variety
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, Mosaic was Wang Chung's third studio album, following their commercial breakthrough with Points on the Curve. The band was solidifying their place in the new wave genre, leveraging their previous success to explore a more polished sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Depeche Mode· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Everybody Have Fun Tonight 4:47
- 2 Hypnotize Me 4:42
- 3 The Flat Horizon 4:49
- 4 Betrayal 4:40
- 5 Let’s Go 4:30
- 6 Eyes of the Girl 4:50
- 7 A Fool and His Money 4:44
- 8 The World in Which We Live 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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