Top tracks — play these first
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Stranger Things Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal synths and contemplative lyrics, encapsulating the reflective nature of the record.
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Skyscraping — The title track embodies the album's core theme of aspiration and longing, featuring soaring melodies that mirror its lyrical ambition.
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Light Years — With its intricate production and emotive delivery, this song stands out as a highlight, showcasing the band's ability to fuse pop sensibilities with introspective storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective lyrics with vibrant hooks
- suitable for evening unwinding
- consistent pacing for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic growth after a long hiatus, exploring new lyrical themes.
- Career context
- By the time ABC released Skyscraping in 1997, they were transitioning from their early success in the 1980s with hits like 'The Look of Love'. This album marked their return after a long hiatus since 1991's Abracadabra, showcasing a mature sound while maintaining their signature new wave influences. The shift in musical direction reflects both personal and artistic growth as they sought to redefine their identity in an evolving music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Tracklist
- 1 Stranger Things Start here 5:18
- 2 Ask a Thousand Times 5:12
- 3 Skyscraping 4:19
- 4 Who Can I Turn To? 3:48
- 5 Rolling Sevens 4:31
- 6 Only the Best Will Do 4:19
- 7 Love Is Its Own Reward 4:08
- 8 Light Years 6:40
- 9 Seven Day Weekend 3:31
- 10 Heaven Knows 3:59
- 11 Faraway 5:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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