Rare, Vol. 2
Ultravox · 1994
74 min · 15 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
A nostalgic blend of new wave and synth-pop, shimmering with atmospheric instrumentals and evocative live performances.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic atmosphere throughout journey
- evocative instrumentals for reflection
- dynamic live performances energize
- thoughtful listening in two halves
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer immediate gratification tracks
- seek standalone radio hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Rare, Vol. 2' is a compilation album that follows Ultravox's commercial peak in the early '80s. By this time, the band was in a transitional phase after their initial break-up in 1987, showcasing a retrospective look at their work while hinting at their enduring influence on the synth-pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Easterly 3:51
- 2 Building 3:14
- 3 Heart of the Country (instrumental) 4:27
- 4 White China (live) 3:46
- 5 Man of Two Worlds (instrumental) 4:34
- 6 3 4:03
- 7 All in One Day 6:15
- 8 Dreams? 2:32
- 9 All Fall Down (instrumental) 5:37
- 10 All Fall Down (live) 5:38
- 11 Dream On (live) 3:50
- 12 The Prize (live) 4:58
- 13 Stateless 2:54
- 14 Heart of the Country (special remix) 11:06
- 15 One Small Day (final mix) 7:36
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