The Power Station
The Power Station · 1985
34 min · 8 tracks · new wave
Fusing rock swagger with new wave flair, the album pulses with infectious grooves and slick production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Some Like It Hot — This track showcases the album's vibrant energy with a catchy chorus and danceable rhythm, epitomizing the fusion of rock with new wave influences.
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Get It On (Bang a Gong) — A cover of T. Rex's classic, this version revitalizes the original's spirit while adding a contemporary edge that highlights the band's rock roots.
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Harvest for the World — This soulful rendition addresses social themes through its lyrics, demonstrating the band's versatility beyond pure rock into more reflective territory.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and new wave effectively but lacks depth in songwriting and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Some Like It Hot', which sets a danceable tone that persists through the first half.
- Each song features prominent bass lines and rhythmic guitar riffs, creating a consistent groove throughout the record.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immediate hooks and energy
- vibrant grooves for movement
- dynamic emotional journeys
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Power Station marked a significant debut for the supergroup formed by Duran Duran's John Taylor and Andy Taylor, alongside Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson. Released in 1985, it came during a period when its members were exploring new musical avenues outside their established bands.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· INXS· The B-52's
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Some Like It Hot 5:05
- 2 Murderess 4:17
- 3 Lonely Tonight 4:00
- 4 Communication 3:38
- 5 Get It On (Bang a Gong) 5:29
- 6 Go to Zero 4:58
- 7 Harvest for the World 3:37
- 8 Still in Your Heart 3:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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