Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- 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.
- If you like
- synth-pop
The Luxury Gap is an album by Heaven 17, released in 1983. A vibrant fusion of catchy synth hooks and socially conscious lyrics that redefined 80s pop music. 'The Luxury Gap' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning hit singles like 'Temptation' and 'Let Me Go'. The album is notable for its critique of consumerism and class disparity, influencing both pop music and subsequent artists within the synth-pop genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Luxury Gap sound like?
A vibrant fusion of catchy synth hooks and socially conscious lyrics that redefined 80s pop music. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes The Luxury Gap by Heaven 17 notable?
'The Luxury Gap' achieved commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning hit singles like 'Temptation' and 'Let Me Go'. The album is notable for its critique of consumerism and class disparity, influencing both pop music and subsequent artists within the synth-pop genre. 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.
Who is The Luxury Gap for?
The Luxury Gap works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on The Luxury Gap?
The Luxury Gap has 12 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Crushed By The Wheels of Industry Standout 5:53
- 2 Who'll Stop The rain 3:04
- 3 Let Me Go Standout 4:21
- 4 Key To The World 3:41
- 5 Temptation Standout 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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