Original Remixes & Rarities
The Human League · 2005
75 min · 14 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
An expansive collection of reimagined synth-pop classics that showcases The Human League's innovative sound and enduring influence.
Why this album works
This compilation showcased The Human League's significant contributions to electronic music, becoming a staple for fans while also attracting new listeners. The album was notable not just for its retrospective nature but also for its inclusion of extended mixes which were instrumental in shaping club culture during their heyday.
- Career context
- By the release of 'Original Remixes & Rarities' in 2005, The Human League had transitioned from their peak in the early 1980s to a period of retrospective celebration. This album served as a compilation of remixes and alternative versions of their iconic tracks, reflecting on their legacy as pioneers of the synth-pop genre during the British new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· David Sylvian· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Being Boiled (album version) 4:16
- 2 The Sound of the Crowd (12″ version) (complete) 6:30
- 3 Hard Times 4:55
- 4 Non‐Stop 4:18
- 5 Don’t You Want Me (special extended dance mix) 7:29
- 6 Mirror Man (extended version) 4:22
- 7 You Remind Me of Gold 3:38
- 8 (Keep Feeling) Fascination (Improvisation) Standout 6:10
- 9 Total Panic 3:29
- 10 The Lebanon (12″ extended) 5:53
- 11 Life on Your Own (extended) 5:47
- 12 Together in Electric Dreams (extended) 6:23
- 13 Human (extended version) Standout 5:05
- 14 Heart Like a Wheel (extended mix) 6:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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