Risky Business
Tangerine Dream · 1984
45 min · 11 tracks · electronic · Krautrock
A cinematic blend of electronic soundscapes that evokes the thrill and tension of youthful rebellion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
- thrilling backdrop for youthful vibes
- engaging flow for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, high-energy tracks
- seek lyrical storytelling and depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1984, 'Risky Business' marks a significant moment for Tangerine Dream as it showcases their shift toward mainstream appeal through film scoring. Following their successful soundtracks in the late 1970s, this album further established their reputation in the cinematic realm, particularly after their work on 'Thief' in 1981.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Old Time Rock and Roll 3:19
- 2 The Dream Is Always the Same 3:43
- 3 No Future (Get off the Babysitter) 2:00
- 4 Guido the Killer Pimp 4:21
- 5 Lana 3:53
- 6 Mannish Boy (I’m a Man) 4:02
- 7 The Pump 5:47
- 8 D.M.S.R. 5:05
- 9 After the Fall 4:20
- 10 In the Air Tonight 5:27
- 11 Love on a Real Train (Risky Business) 3:58
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