Released 40 years ago
The Lace
Benjamin Orr · 1986
45 min · 10 tracks · new wave
Synth-driven melodies intertwine with emotive vocals, creating a lush landscape of new wave nostalgia and heartfelt storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stay the Night — This track showcases Orr's distinctive vocals paired with infectious synth hooks, making it a standout that helped define his solo career.
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When You're Gone — A poignant ballad that highlights Orr's lyrical depth and emotional delivery, resonating with listeners through its theme of longing.
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Too Hot to Stop — The opening track sets an energetic tone for the album, featuring upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies that encapsulate the essence of new wave.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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When You're Gone
The chorus expresses deep yearning, where the shift to a more personal tone contrasts with earlier verses that maintain distance.
This lyrical choice engages the listener by breaking from abstraction to convey raw emotion through its direct address.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Hot to Stop 4:20
- 2 In Circles 4:32
- 3 Stay the Night 4:27
- 4 Skyline 4:10
- 5 When You're Gone 4:51
- 6 Spinning 4:28
- 7 Hold On 4:31
- 8 The Lace 4:22
- 9 That's the Way 4:08
- 10 This Time Around 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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