Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- provocative themes for reflection
- engaging rhythms for movement
- vibrant energy for social settings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, simple structures
- dislike lyrical depth and commentary
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 1, 1981, 'Penthouse and Pavement' is Heaven 17's debut album, following their formation in 1980 from former members of The Human League. At this point, the band was establishing its unique identity within the burgeoning synth-pop scene as they distanced themselves from their previous project.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang 4:19
- 2 Penthouse and Pavement 6:23
- 3 Play to Win 3:36
- 4 Soul Warfare 5:03
- 5 Geisha Boys and Temple Girls 4:33
- 6 Let’s All Make a Bomb 4:07
- 7 The Height of the Fighting 3:00
- 8 Song With No Name 3:35
- 9 We’re Going to Live for a Very Long Time 3:20
- 10 I’m Your Money (extended mix) 5:08
- 11 Play to Win (extended mix) 7:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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