The Island Years
Ultravox · 1999
66 min · 16 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant fusion of synth-pop and new wave, pulsing with emotional depth and intricate arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- vibrant emotional depth exploration
- late-night reflective mood
- varied highlights within cohesive flow
- immersive two-half listening experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles format
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'The Island Years' marks a retrospective collection during Ultravox's later phase, showcasing their evolution from early synth pioneers to established artists. By this time, the band had undergone significant lineup changes and shifts in musical direction, having initially found success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with albums like 'Vienna'. This compilation reflects both their enduring legacy and the varied influences that shaped their sound over the years.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous Rhythm 4:16
- 2 My Sex 3:04
- 3 I Want to Be a Machine 7:23
- 4 The Wild, the Beautiful & The Damned 5:54
- 5 Life at Rainbow's End (For All the Tax Exiles on Main Street) 3:45
- 6 Young Savage 2:59
- 7 Slip Away 4:17
- 8 RockWrok 3:35
- 9 Hiroshima Mon Amour 5:11
- 10 Distant Smile 5:25
- 11 The Man Who Dies Everyday 4:12
- 12 While I'm Still Alive 3:16
- 13 Slow Motion 3:27
- 14 Quiet Men 4:07
- 15 Cross Fade 2:52
- 16 Just for a Moment 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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