Seduced and Abandoned
Hue and Cry · 1987
44 min · 11 tracks · blue-eyed soul
A lush blend of blue-eyed soul and pop-infused melodies, marked by heartfelt vocal performances and intricate arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Strength To Strength — Opening the album with an uplifting theme of resilience, this track showcases the duo's rich harmonies and sets a hopeful tone for the record.
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Labour Of Love — This track features poignant lyrics about devotion and sacrifice, capturing the essence of the album’s emotional depth while emphasizing the band's soulful sound.
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Goodbye To Me — A reflective ballad that highlights the duo's vocal prowess, this song stands out for its introspective lyrics and melodic richness, encapsulating the album's themes of love and loss.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks the depth for extensive replay value.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature prominent brass arrangements that create a rich, layered sound, while the fourth track shifts to a more stripped-down piano focus.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the interaction between the lead and backing vocals.
- The album closes with a gradual deceleration in tempo, as the last two tracks emphasize reflective lyrics and softer instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal melodies for reflective moments
- soulful vocals during quiet evenings
- lush soundscapes for daydreaming
- gentle pacing for unwinding
- emotional resonance in intimate settings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, Seduced and Abandoned was Hue and Cry's second studio album, following their successful debut, Seduced and Abandoned. At this point in their career, the duo was honing their signature sound, building on the commercial success they achieved with their previous work while expanding their lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Simply Red· Sade· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strength To Strength 4:31
- 2 History City 3:26
- 3 Goodbye To Me 4:12
- 4 Human Touch 4:01
- 5 Labour Of Love 3:36
- 6 I Refuse 3:34
- 7 Something Warmer 4:08
- 8 Alligator Man 4:02
- 9 Love Is The Master 4:11
- 10 Just One Word 4:07
- 11 Truth 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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