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Secrets

The Human League · 2001

51 min · 16 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop

Synth-driven melodies interlace with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape of early 2000s electronic pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective soundscape for introspection
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • synth-driven melodies for focus
  • emotional lyrics for connection
  • short tracks for varied engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Secrets' was The Human League's seventh studio album and marked their return after a six-year hiatus following 'Octopus'. This period saw the band grappling with evolving electronic music trends while maintaining their iconic synth-pop identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· New Order· Soft Cell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 All I Ever Wanted 3:31
  • 2 Nervous 2:04
  • 3 Love Me Madly? 4:08
  • 4 Shameless 3:55
  • 5 122.3 BPM 1:39
  • 6 Never Give Your Heart 3:48
  • 7 Ran 0:49
  • 8 The Snake 4:25
  • 9 Ringinglow 3:23
  • 10 Liar 3:21
  • 11 Lament 1:12
  • 12 Reflections 6:37
  • 13 Brute 2:26
  • 14 Sin City 4:23
  • 15 Release 1:58
  • 16 You’ll Be Sorry 4:01

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata