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
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