The Luxury Gap cover

The Luxury Gap

Heaven 17 · 1983

54 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop

A vibrant fusion of catchy synth hooks and socially conscious lyrics that redefined 80s pop music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 8, 1983, 'The Luxury Gap' was Heaven 17's second studio album, following their debut 'Penthouse and Pavement'. At this point in their career, they had established a signature sound combining synth-pop with sharp socio-political commentary, positioning them as key figures in the New Wave movement.
Stylistic neighbors
The Human League· Depeche Mode· Soft Cell

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Crushed By The Wheels of Industry 5:53
  • 2 Who'll Stop The rain 3:04
  • 3 Let Me Go 4:21
  • 4 Key To The World 3:41
  • 5 Temptation 3:33
  • 6 Come Live With Me 4:03
  • 7 Lady Ice and Mr Hex 3:45
  • 8 We Live So Fast 3:48
  • 9 The Best Kept Secret 5:07
  • 10 Let Me Go (Extended Mix) 6:12
  • 11 Temptation (Extended Mix) 4:38
  • 12 Crushed By The Wheels of Industry (Extended Dance Mix) 6:18

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