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The Age of Consent

Bronski Beat · 1984

79 min · 16 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · dance-rock

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and dance-rock, infused with poignant narratives of personal and societal struggles.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing fluctuations
  • poignant narrative exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 15, 1984, 'The Age of Consent' marked Bronski Beat's debut album, coming at a time when the band was gaining momentum following their successful single 'Smalltown Boy.' This album positioned them as significant voices in both the LGBTQ+ movement and the music scene of the 1980s, blending political themes with infectious dance rhythms.
Stylistic neighbors
Modern Talking· Secret Service· Sylvester

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Why? 4:03
  • 2 Ain’t Necessarily So 4:43
  • 3 Screaming 4:16
  • 4 No More War 4:00
  • 5 Love and Money 5:11
  • 6 Smalltown Boy 5:03
  • 7 Heatwave 2:40
  • 8 Junk 4:19
  • 9 Need a Man Blues 4:19
  • 10 I Feel Love 6:01
  • 11 I Feel Love (medley with Marc Almond) 8:20
  • 12 Run From Love (remix From “Hundreds and Thousands”) 8:16
  • 13 Hard Rain (remix From “Hundreds and Thousands”) 7:56
  • 14 Memories 2:57
  • 15 Puit D’Amour 1:42
  • 16 Heatwave (remix From “Hundreds and Thousands”) 5:41

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