The Warmer Side of Cool
Wang Chung · 1989
52 min · 11 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of new wave and synth-pop filled with catchy hooks and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- introspective vibes for reflection
- uplifting energy for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Warmer Side of Cool' was released in 1989, Wang Chung was transitioning from their initial success with hits like 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight.' This album marked their fourth studio release, occurring after a brief hiatus following their commercial peak in the mid-1980s. The band sought to reinvent their sound while maintaining their pop sensibilities, which is evident throughout this record.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Depeche Mode· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Praying to a New God 3:58
- 2 What's So Bad About Feeling Good 4:11
- 3 Snakedance 4:58
- 4 Swing 4:29
- 5 When Love Looks Back At You 4:50
- 6 Games of Power 4:53
- 7 At the Speed of Life 5:26
- 8 The Warmer Side of Cool 4:42
- 9 Logic and Love 4:04
- 10 Tall Trees in a Blue Sky 4:21
- 11 Big World 6:11
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