Pinky Blue cover

Pinky Blue

Altered Images · 1982

71 min · 19 tracks · new wave

Bright, buoyant melodies dance atop jangly guitars and synths, capturing the playful essence of early '80s new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bright, buoyant listening experience
  • dynamic mix for dancing
  • playful and uplifting vibes
  • short, engaging track lengths
  • wave-like pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 14, 1982, 'Pinky Blue' was Altered Images' second studio album, following their debut 'Happy Birthday' from 1981. At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from their initial post-punk sound to a more polished pop approach, leveraging the burgeoning new wave movement to reach a broader audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxy Music· Bronski Beat· Duran Duran

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pinky Blue 3:10
  • 2 See Those Eyes 3:10
  • 3 Forgotten 2:39
  • 4 Little Brown Head 2:42
  • 5 See You Later 3:16
  • 6 Song Sung Blue 4:14
  • 7 Funny Funny Me 3:24
  • 8 Think That It Might 2:52
  • 9 I Could Be Happy (dance mix) 5:38
  • 10 Jump Jump 3:11
  • 11 Goodnight and I Wish 4:06
  • 12 I Could Be Happy (7″ version) 3:32
  • 13 Insects 3:31
  • 14 Disco Pop Stars 2:35
  • 15 Happy New Year / Real Toys (New version) 3:52
  • 16 See Those Eyes (dance mix) 5:32
  • 17 How About That Then (I Missed My Train) 3:24
  • 18 Pinky Blue (dance mix) 4:57
  • 19 Jump Jump / Think That It Might (segued dance mix) 6:01

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