Systems of Romance
Ultravox · 1978
36 min · 10 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant fusion of synthesizers and melodic hooks that embodies the essence of late 70s new wave.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow with gradual dynamics
- vibrant melodies for late nights
- engaging hooks for focused listening
- short tracks for quick engagement
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling compositions
- seek immediate high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 8, 1978, 'Systems of Romance' was Ultravox's third album and marked their transition to a more synth-driven sound. This album followed their previous release, 'Ha!-Ha!-Ha!', showcasing a significant artistic evolution as they began to define their identity within the burgeoning new wave movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slow Motion 3:32
- 2 I Can’t Stay Long 4:19
- 3 Someone Else’s Clothes 4:28
- 4 Blue Light 3:11
- 5 Some of Them 2:32
- 6 Quiet Men 4:11
- 7 Dislocation 2:58
- 8 Maximum Acceleration 3:56
- 9 When You Walk Through Me 4:18
- 10 Just for a Moment 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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