Rhyme & Reason
Missing Persons · 1984
63 min · 16 tracks · new wave
Bright synths and punchy rhythms merge with introspective lyrics, embodying the essence of 80s new wave.
Rhyme & Reason is an album by Missing Persons, released in 1984. Bright synths and punchy rhythms merge with introspective lyrics, embodying the essence of 80s new wave. The album received positive critical acclaim and further solidified Missing Persons' place in the new wave scene. It includes hits like 'The Closer That You Get', which helped maintain their presence on the charts during a competitive era for pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rhyme & Reason sound like?
Bright synths and punchy rhythms merge with introspective lyrics, embodying the essence of 80s new wave. Rooted in new wave.
What makes Rhyme & Reason by Missing Persons notable?
The album received positive critical acclaim and further solidified Missing Persons' place in the new wave scene. It includes hits like 'The Closer That You Get', which helped maintain their presence on the charts during a competitive era for pop music. Released in early 1984, 'Rhyme & Reason' marked Missing Persons' third studio album, coming after their 1982 breakthrough 'Spring Session M'. The band was navigating the peak of their commercial success, building on their established sound while exploring new lyrical themes around love and identity.
How many songs are on Rhyme & Reason?
Rhyme & Reason has 16 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Closer That You Get Standout 4:54
- 2 Give 4:54
- 3 Now Is the Time (For Love) Standout 3:40
- 4 Surrender Your Heart Standout 4:22
- 5 Clandestine People 3:00
- 6 Right Now 3:29
- 7 All Fall Down 3:23
- 8 Racing Against Time 3:24
- 9 Waiting for a Million Years 5:23
- 10 If Only for the Moment 3:47
- 11 Fight for Life (Previously Unreleased) 5:21
- 12 Action Reaction (Previously Unreleased) 2:53
- 13 Windows (Live 1981) 4:59
- 14 I Like Boys (Live 1981) 2:53
- 15 Here and Now (Live 1981) 3:14
- 16 Walking in L.A. (Live 1981) 4:03
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