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Strange Attractor

Alphaville · 2017

62 min · 13 tracks · synth-pop

A synth-rich exploration of existential themes, blending nostalgia with modern electronic soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Strange Attractor' was released in 2017, Alphaville had already established themselves as pioneers of synth-pop since their breakthrough in the 1980s. This album marked their first release after a significant hiatus, following 'Catching Rays on Giant' in 2009, and showcased their return to the music scene with a contemporary sound while retaining their signature style.
Stylistic neighbors
Depeche Mode· New Order· Kraftwerk

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Giants 3:26
  • 2 Marionettes With Halos 4:20
  • 3 House of Ghosts 5:05
  • 4 Around the Universe 3:58
  • 5 Enigma 5:58
  • 6 Mafia Island 6:21
  • 7 A Handful of Darkness 7:48
  • 8 Sexyland 3:49
  • 9 Rendezvoyeur 4:14
  • 10 Nevermore 4:49
  • 11 Fever! 3:45
  • 12 Heartbreak City 3:45
  • 13 Beyond the Laughing Sky 5:38

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata