The Collection cover

The Collection

Ultravox · 1984

56 min · 14 tracks · new wave · synth-pop

Ethereal synth melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, encapsulating the emotional depth of 80s new wave.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative evening reflections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'The Collection' arrived during Ultravox's peak popularity following their successful album 'Vienna' (1980). By this time, the band had solidified their status in the new wave scene, creating a compilation that showcased their most poignant tracks and helped transition them into broader markets.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dancing With Tears in My Eyes 4:11
  • 2 Hymn 4:27
  • 3 The Thin Wall 4:26
  • 4 The Voice 4:24
  • 5 Vienna 4:38
  • 6 Passing Strangers 3:51
  • 7 Sleepwalk 3:12
  • 8 Reap the Wild Wind 3:42
  • 9 All Stood Still 3:43
  • 10 Visions in Blue 4:15
  • 11 We Came to Dance 4:06
  • 12 One Small Day 4:29
  • 13 Love’s Great Adventure 3:07
  • 14 Lament 4:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata