What makes The Dollar Album by Dollar notable?

The Dollar Album features several singles that became staples in the UK charts, including Give Me Back My Heart which reached the top 10. The album is notable for its polished production by Trevor Horn, who was pivotal in shaping the sound of British pop music during the early '80s, influencing countless artists and movements that followed. Released on October 22, 1982, The Dollar Album was Dollar's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1981. At this point, the duo had begun to solidify their presence in the UK pop scene, building on their earlier hits and experimenting with production techniques that defined the era.

How many songs are on The Dollar Album?

The Dollar Album has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

The Dollar Album

Dollar · 1982

71 min · 18 tracks

Catchy synth-pop melodies weave through lush harmonies, evoking the vibrant energy of early '80s dance floors.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Give Me Back My Heart — This track showcases a perfect blend of emotive lyrics and infectious hooks, encapsulating the duo's signature sound while resonating with listeners seeking relatable themes of love and loss.
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Mirror Mirror (Mon amour) — With its captivating chorus and upbeat tempo, this song serves as a quintessential example of Dollar's ability to craft catchy pop anthems that remain memorable decades later.
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Videotheque — This track stands out for its innovative use of synthesizers and rhythmic complexity, reflecting the evolving sound of pop music during this period while addressing themes of media consumption.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases catchy melodies and polished production but suffers from a lack of cohesive flow due to bonus tracks.

What we noticed

The first six tracks maintain a consistent upbeat tempo, with layered synths and harmonies that create a danceable atmosphere.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal arrangements, enhancing the engaging quality of the melodies.
The album includes multiple remixes of key tracks at the end, which alters its original flow and pacing.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Mirror Mirror (Mon amour) 3:30
2 Give Me Back My Heart 5:01
3 Hand Held in Black & White 3:20
4 Pink and Blue 4:13
5 I Got Your Number Wrong 3:49
6 Guessing Games 3:42
7 Give Me Some Kinda Magic 3:43
8 Videotheque 3:34
9 Dangerous Blondes 4:13
10 You Made Me Love You 4:09
11 Anyone Who's Anyone 3:18
12 The Second Time Around 5:01
13 Hand Held in Black and White (alternative Trevor Horn 1981 mix) 3:21
14 Mirror Mirror (Mon amour) (alternative Trevor Horn 1981 mix) 3:52
15 Give Me Back My Heart (alternative Trevor Horn 1982 mix) 5:13
16 Videotheque (alternative Trevor Horn 1982 mix) 3:33
17 I Got Your Number Wrong (alternative mix) 4:24
18 Guessing Games (alternative mix) 3:51

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