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Perform.00

Howard Jones · 2000

71 min · 14 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop

An eclectic blend of synth-pop and pop rock that showcases Howard Jones' melodic sensibilities and lyrical introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • engaging sing-along choruses
  • subtle builds and releases
  • for evening unwind

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy reflective pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Perform.00' was released in 2000, Howard Jones was navigating a career that had seen significant evolution since his debut in the mid-1980s. This album marked his return after a period of relative obscurity, aiming to reintroduce his sound to a new generation while maintaining the essence of his earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· Erasure· Pet Shop Boys

Tracklist

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

  • 1 You Know I Love You Don't You? 3:38
  • 2 Love Is a Good Thing 3:46
  • 3 No One Is to Blame 4:36
  • 4 Someone You Need 3:34
  • 5 Everlasting Love 4:20
  • 6 I Must Go 5:49
  • 7 Tomorrow Is Now 4:19
  • 8 Pearl in the Shell 4:24
  • 9 Hide and Seek 10:32
  • 10 What Is Love? 6:06
  • 11 Let the People Have Their Say 3:18
  • 12 Like to Get to Know You Well 4:35
  • 13 New Song 99 4:59
  • 14 Things Can Only Get Better 7:43

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