Quartet cover

Quartet

Ultravox · 1982

56 min · 13 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

Ethereal synth melodies intertwine with driving rhythms, creating a cinematic soundscape of new wave sophistication.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo progression
  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • cinematic ambiance for focus
  • melodic hooks for sing-alongs
  • danceable rhythms with depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of rapid intensity
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 15, 1982, 'Quartet' was Ultravox's fifth studio album and marked their peak commercial success. Following the hit 'Vienna', this album solidified their status in the new wave scene as they embraced a more polished and radio-friendly sound, appealing to both fans and critics alike.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Reap the Wild Wind 3:50
  • 2 Serenade 5:09
  • 3 Mine for Life 4:45
  • 4 Hymn 5:50
  • 5 Visions in Blue 4:40
  • 6 When the Scream Subsides 4:17
  • 7 We Came to Dance 4:14
  • 8 Cut and Run 4:19
  • 9 The Song (We Go) 4:06
  • 10 Hosanna (In Excelsis Deo) 4:23
  • 11 Monument 3:18
  • 12 Break Your Back 3:28
  • 13 Overlook 4:06

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata