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The Best of A Flock of Seagulls

A Flock of Seagulls · 1987

58 min · 12 tracks · new wave · synth-pop · New Romantic

Synth-laden melodies and atmospheric production intertwine with ethereal vocals, defining the new wave sound of the 1980s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • ethereal vocals for dreamy moods
  • nostalgic synth melodies
  • for late-night drives
  • reflective moments of longing

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • avoid atmospheric soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1987, 'The Best of A Flock of Seagulls' marked a significant moment as the band's first compilation album after their initial breakthrough in the early 1980s. This collection followed their successful albums like 'Listen' (1983) and 'The Story of a Young Heart' (1984), which had established them as key figures in the synth-pop and new wave scenes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Ran 5:06
  • 2 Space Age Love Song 3:48
  • 3 Telecommunication 2:31
  • 4 The More You Live, the More You Love 4:06
  • 5 Nightmares 4:39
  • 6 Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You) 5:30
  • 7 (It’s Not Me) Talking 5:00
  • 8 Transfer Affection 5:22
  • 9 Who’s That Girl (She’s Got It) 4:15
  • 10 D.N.A. 2:29
  • 11 Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You) (extended version) 9:36
  • 12 The More You Live, the More You Love (Full Moon mix) 6:12

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