Released 30 years ago
Poetic Justice
Steve Harley · 1996
51 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · glam rock
A reflective blend of pop rock and glam influences wrapped in poetic storytelling and emotive melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- poetic storytelling with emotional depth
- for evening relaxation
- melodic hooks that linger
- thoughtful lyrics for introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1996, Steve Harley was experiencing a resurgence in his career after several years of relative obscurity. 'Poetic Justice' marked his return to the studio, following a decade-long hiatus since his last album, 'Yes You'. This release also showcased a maturation in his songwriting as he revisited themes prevalent in his earlier work while embracing contemporary sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 10cc· David Bowie· Roxy Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 That’s My Life in Your Hands 3:51
- 2 What Becomes of the Broken-Hearted? 4:14
- 3 Two Damn’d Lies 5:08
- 4 Loveless 4:48
- 5 Strange Communications 4:08
- 6 All in a Life’s Work 4:59
- 7 Love Minus Zero - No Limit 6:10
- 8 Safe 3:44
- 9 The Last Time I Saw You 5:13
- 10 Crazy Love 3:25
- 11 Riding the Waves (For Virginia Woolf) 6:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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