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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