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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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